Walking the Camino Frances in August-September

[Xavante69]

Hi,

I´m a girl on 41 years old from Sweden that have planned to walk the "El Camino" during the last part of August and further on.

I really appreciate if you can give med good advises and other important informations.

What MUST I have with me and what isn´t necessary to bring with me?

Please, send me a note

 

[Anniesantiago]

Everyone will have their own ideas, but here is my packing list.
I walked the Camino in September of 2006 and again in 2009.

On my body I wore:
Hat - I had a Tilly hat, but anything to keep sun out of your eyes
1 pair zip-off legged pants
1 short sleeved quick-dry shirt
1 pair underwear
Wool Socks with liner
New Balance Shoes
Money Belt (cash, ATM card, Passport, tickets)

This is what I carried in my backpack:

Marmot Pounder Plus sleeping bag
1 pair silk longjohns
1 pair zip-off legged pants
1 short sleeve quick-dry shirt
1 pair underpants
1 cotton long-sleeved shirt for sun
1 long sleeved fleece shirt
1 tightly felted wool sweater
1 pair wool socks
1 pair sock liners
1 pair Tevas tied to outside of backpack ( for showering and walking after hours)
1 toothbrush and travel-sized paste
1/4 bar shampoo/bathsoap (Liggets)
1/2 bar Naptha clotheswashing soap (buy in Spain)
1 microfiber dishtowel (for baths)
1 1-litre water bottle (filled it up at fountains)
1 ALTUS poncho

In a fanny pack I carried:
tiny camera
pen/tiny journal
cash for the day
Pilgrim's Passport
Earplugs

 

[Xavante69]

Thank you very much for all informations

 

[Xavante69]

Thank you very much for all informations

 

[skilsaw]

xavante69,
Welcome to the forum, and to the Camino.
You will find the answer to most questions in the notes already posted in the forum.
But if you can't find something you want to know,
Ask, and I'm sure someone will be able to help you.

August - September will be a lovely time to walk the Camino. Mostly September, after the summer crowds go back to work and school.

Buen Camino,
David, Victoria, Canada.