4 Essential Items to Pack When Walking the Camino de Santiago

4 MUST take items plus a bonus nighttime game changer, for when you walk the Camino De Santiago, in Spain.

Each item is something I have used and come to rely on when I walk my Caminos.

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0:00 - Intro
0:14 - Essential Item 1
1:40 - Essential Item 2
2:28 - Essential Item 3
3:28 - Essential Item 4
5:03 - Nighttime Camino Gamechanger Item

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[phillipbrightmore]

Really enjoyed this video! Thank you :)

[ethan-L]

I say sports tape to tape the foot arch and heels. Then tie socks, and wool socks over them.

Then Merrel, meshed water shoes with thick sole, anti slip version, over cushioned hiking shoes for rainy seasons,

and a handsome light poncho instead of a rain jacket. A poncho is much faster to take off and packs quickly.

And, a cooling scarf, and a cooling visor. Wet them to cool off the hot head and cover and cool ears.

3 fold trekking sticks, a pair.

Lastly, a tiny Sun block stick, that doesn't burn eyes. This is rare and gets expensive in Spain.

I carried a laundry sheet. And, there were laundry machines in every place I stayed except for one Airbnb type apartment.

I walked in Oct into Nov. 2023.

[harrykey]

For my Caminos I use a 25 litre pack.
This is perfect.Big enough for any Camino.
It fits under an aircraft seat, which means I don't need to pay for a bag.
If I took fluids over 100 ml I would have to put my pack in the hold and pay for it.
I take a small toothpaste and some shampoo in a small bottle.
Anything I need I buy in Spain or France.
My pack weight for both of this years Caminos was 4.6ks.
Last year I walked the Portuguese Centrsl followed by the Ingles.
My last day on the Portuguesr I walked 42 kms.
I was able to do this by having such a light pack.

[StepsbyKaatje]

Some good tips! I usually wash my clothes with soap I can find. Even shampoo can do the trick... 😉
As long as it all smells fresh again! 😉

[harrykey]

I am 76 and have walked multiple full caminos.
I never get blisters.
I wear Altra Olympus trail runners.
One size bigger than normal shoes.
I wear toe socks with lightweight merino mix socks on top.
This year I walked the Camino Fonseca in May.
In August/September I walked the Frances.
No foot issues at all since I started using Altras.
Never buy hiking footwear without taking out the insoles.
Stand on them.
If your foot overlaps you will almost certainly get blisters.
Saloman are among the worst shoes for blisters.
They are far too narrow....as are most modern hiking shoes and boots.
Fine for wearing to the pub but not for long multi day hikes.

[timbull]

On 29th March 2022 I slept in an Albergue in Negreira where I encountered a German lady who was the worst snorer you could possibly imagine, even put my ex-wife to shame. Earplugs are essential, however the particular ones that you recommend are no good for my ears, I found some in Wickes that are far more effective for not a lot of money.