Minimal luggage?

[Dr Ana]

What you suggest for end april- may? I used to walk jungle with smallest bagpack. But this is Europe, lot of things on the route will be expensive to buy, if you forget it?

 

[Suzanne S.]

I walked the Camino Frances (2015) and the Caminho Portuguese (2017) both in May and used a 36 liter Osprey Kyte backpack. I had plenty of room for everything I needed. In fact, my plan for a backpack for walking El Camino Del Norte in August is a 30 liter Tempest.

Also, if you are in need of suggestions for packing, there are innumerable lists when you search this forum for "packing lists." Using my own list that I prepared from researching others lists, I rarely needed to buy anything but food and water, and I found it fairly inexpensive.

Buen Camino, @Dr Ana!

 

[kelleymac]

Spain is not very expensive compared to other countries in Europe. (Switzerland and Dennmark-- Yikes!) I packed a 35L pack and was fine. I packed a down sleeping bag too (1/3 of my pack).

 

[Samarkand]

In just two days I'll start walking for a winter camino. My entire pack is 30L. If I lose the sleeping bag and a few winter-specific items, I can fit all of it in 20L.

 

[Larry Gordon]

What you suggest for end april- may? I used to walk jungle with smallest bagpack. But this is Europe, lot of things on the route will be expensive to buy, if you forget it?

I depart SJPDP on 26 April, I hope to meet you and the journey!

Buen Camino

Larry

 

[J F Gregory]

What you suggest for end april- may? I used to walk jungle with smallest bagpack. But this is Europe, lot of things on the route will be expensive to buy, if you forget it?

Purchases are not as expensive as you might think. They are comparable to what we pay here at home. Except for the exchange rate if you need one. I use a 38 liter kit.