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The Ultimate Camino Packing List
For women walking their first Camino
¡Hola, fellow adventurer!
So, you're thinking about walking the Camino de Santiago? Fantastic! Whether you're dreaming of the classic Camino Frances, the coastal Camino Portugues, the rugged Camino del Norte, or the ancient Camino Primitivo, this packing list is designed to be your trusty sidekick. Remember, the golden rule of the Camino is less is more. Seriously. Most pilgrims end up sending home half their belongings after day three, wondering what they were thinking. This list is curated to keep you comfortable, prepared, and (mostly) unburdened.
Let's get you ready for your epic journey!
Days
- 3 merino t-shirts or 2 tees + 1 top - 1 on you, 1 drying on your backpack, 1 clean
- 1 hiking pants that convert to shorts
- 1 leggings
- 1 skort / shorts / short leggings
- 3 merino socks - I know it is crazy price but Merino socks are game changer
- 3–4 panties
- 1–2 sports bras
- Shoes - trail running shoes (my choice) or light hiking shoes. Break them in first!
- Sun hat / bandana
- Light puff jacket (for the early mornings)
- 1 light sweater
Nights
□ Pro tip: I slept in my clean t-shirt and leggings - double-duty saves weight!
- Sleeping bag liner
- Microfibre towel / sarong
- Earplugs (trust me on this one)
- Flip flops for shared showers
In Your Fanny Bag
Always on your body — never in the backpack!
- Fanny bag (it's handy, trust me)
- Passport + Credencial
- Cash + card
- Phone
- Some small cash in Euro
- Lip balm
Gear
- Backpack — 30–40 litre
- Rain poncho that covers the backpack
- Trekking poles (optional, foldable) *Telescopic not allowed on most cabin luggage
- Water bottle
- Power bank
- Head lamp - USB rechargeable
Electronics
- Phone + charger
- Universal adapter (EU plug, if needed)
- Headset/earbuds
- Optional: e-reader
Toiletries
Travel-size only! You can always buy more along the way.
- Toothbrush + paste
- Soap / shampoo
- Sunscreen
- Deodorant
- Hand sanitiser
- Tampons / pads
- Tissues
- Sunglasses
- Reading glasses
Misc
- Washing clips with hang
- Pocket cutlery
- Blister stopper
- Vaseline - apply mornings & evenings on your feet, reduces friction
- Tea tree oil - anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-smelly feet. Add a drop to the vaseline!
- Anti-bacterial cream (Bepanthen or similar)
- Paracetamol
- Sore throat pills
- Selfie stick
- Packing cubes
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