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Hi Kardisa, we walked about the same time in 2013.Alright, I’m a bit late to the party, as I am leaving exactly 7 days from today, but here is what I currently have as a packing list. The items followed by question marks are the things I’m not sure if i need. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated, as I am sure I am missing something important.
- Osprey Aura 50L Backpack - Honestly, this is way more space than I need, but it’s comfortable. I also have no other option, unless I want to cram things into my 12L Salomon running vest.
- Nike Long Sleeve Cold Gear Top (for sleeping and early mornings)
- Nike Blue Running Jacket
- North Face Venture Rain Shell (doubles as a wind jacket)
- Lightweight fleece (? for around town?)
- Two sets running capris
- Insulated running tights (for sleeping)
- 3 Dri Fit t-shirts
- Silk thin long sleeve t-shirt/leggings (? Will these be necessary ?)
- 3 pairs SmartWool socks
- 3 pairs bamboo underwear
- Trail running shoes
A point of contention between my husband and I is whether or not I should take my iPad. I do not have a smart phone, and rely on an iPad for most communication when traveling (via Skype). He says I should take it and I think it should stay at home where it won’t get damaged/lost. Any thoughts?
- Lightweight stuff sack for clothes
- Razor
- Bath kit (mini-sizes)
- Toothbrush/toothpaste
- Sunblock
- Camera/charger/extra battery - This is waterproof/shockproof
- Travel brush
- Extra hair ties
- iPod/headphones (mostly for the flight and bus trips)
- Passport/ForWalk guide/necessary tickets
- Small first aid kit (bandaids, superglue, alcohol pads, needle, ibuprofen, scissors)
- Ear plugs
- Cotton sheet (??)
- Travel towel
- Book - Can be swapped at hostels/albergues along the way
- Extra ziplock bags
I’ve also left a sleeping bag off the list and have instead replaced it with a sheet. I unfortunately left my nice, lightweight down bag at home when I moved to Pakistan, so the only one I have available to me is a heavy synthetic one. I am also unable to get a liner or permethrin here. I have a budget of 1000 Euros for the entire trip (including transportation to Leon and from Santiago to Madrid), so I will likely stay a few nights in a hostel or hotel, which would render a sleeping bag unnecessary.
I would take your ipad, as it seems a sensible and not heavy list.
With normal care and precautions, it is unlikely to get lost.
With simple neoprene case it can easily packed between clothes, so is unlikely to be damaged.
Do I infer correctly you are travelling without your husband and without a phone?
Unless you think it will be fun not to talk to him while away (!), my guess is that you will get value out of having it with you.
Just my 2p.
Not any more. I loved my paperback book, would swap it at another hostel when I finished it. Sadly, those days have gone. Very few people carry a paperback book nowadays. From this year I will have to download kindle books to my smartphone . . . .Book - Can be swapped at hostels/albergues along the way
I don't use a cell phone at home and figured I would not need one on the Camino. Please comment.
Do I infer correctly you are travelling without your husband and without a phone?
Unless you think it will be fun not to talk to him while away (!), my guess is that you will get value out of having it with you.
Just my 2p.
Hi Kardisa, we walked about the same time in 2013.
1. Take fleece or running jacket, not both. You cold shirt, fleece and she'll will be good layers on a cold day.
2. You only need 3 shirts--2 Ts and a long sleeve shirt.
3. Take the leggings or running tights, not both.
4. I'd take a silk sleeping bag liner not the sheet. I found it helpful for privacy purposes to sleep in a bag.
5. I'm taking my iPad but no phone. I've got a padded neoprene case to protect it. I think you would be fine. Really it depends on how connected you want to be.
Buen Camino. Liz
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