Top 5 items you DON'T NEED on the Camino de Santiago ( keeping your pack light )
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- čas přidán 15. 06. 2024
- This is a list of the top five 5 items not to bring on the Camino de Santiago for ultralight packing.
Embarking on the Camino de Santiago? Streamline your pack and lighten your load! Discover the top 5 items you can leave behind without sacrificing comfort or convenience. From redundant gadgets to bulky gear, learn how to optimize your pilgrimage along The Way of St. James. Pack smarter, walk lighter, and embrace the Camino fully!
Attached here is my Camino de Santiago packing list, including links to my recommended items:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
Very useful to get a list like this - and the point about the size of rucksack is very valid.
The post offices along the way are very used to people coming in to send parcels of unneeded stuff home.
I would say: if in doubt about a particular item, don't bring it. If that does turn out to be a mistake, then you can usually buy whatever it is in Pamplona (day 3 on the Camino Frances)...
I agree except for the charger. There are some from nitecore or anker with weights of only 150 or 200g (with 10'000 mAh)
I have a controversial opinion on this. Sometimes the best thing that can happen is your phone dies.
I bought 34 liters; was watching other videos telling me a backup battery was essential and was tempted to go buy one. It's like you're reading my mind. I was also tempted to go buy a bladder, too!
Sounds like you got it figured out. You'll be happier with less weight. 👍
I just bought a battery brick..weighs 8 ozs..didn’t think that was too bad..☹️
For carrying water I can recommend getting a couple of the 500ml soft trail running flasks like Aonijie (got ours on Amazon in a twin pack). They are ultra lite 28 grams and flat when empty so easy to fly / travel with from home and when part full or full they are squishy to fit in side pocket of your pack and even easy to walk in hand. They are scalable at 500ml each you can take 2 or 3 and only use the 2nd or 3rd if you really need to - otherwise they are so light and pack away to nothing that if you don’t use the extra one there is no weight/size penalty.
Good tip 👍
Sound logic! Thanks for posting this
Good tips. Nitecore NB10000 energy brick is a little over 5 ounces.
You should state that you're talking about the Camino Frances. I ran out of water twice on the Norte. I've needed to carry enough emergency food and water to see me through the day and into the next morning on the VdlP. I had to sleep in the woods one night on the Plata after finding the only albergue full up after having hiked 55kms that day.
Wow, crazy... Yeah, I usually remember to specify Camino Frances but sometimes I forget.
Helpful. Thanks, Greg! :)Aurora
Thanks for the packing list. Looks like it will be a big help!
Excellent suggestions! Lots of great information in your videos. Much appreciated. The sleeping liner link in your packing list directed me to a $66 liner. Do you have the link for the $15 (or thereabouts) liner you mentioned in your video? Thank you!
I put the fleece sleeping bag liner link under the regular sleeping bag. Here's the one I showed:
amzn.to/3U440k1
Hard disagree on the charger. I carry a reasonably lightweight charger bc I use my phone constantly. (Podcasts, music, etc.) For me it is an essential item.
Yup...everyone has that one item. For me it's my comfortable sandals. I keep trying to swap them for something lighter but I always regret not having them.
1 Ltr=1kg 🇪🇺😉
I remember back in the 70's when we were supposed to switch to metric. Life would be so much easier now.
Please, please, please don't bring a laptop to the Camino!
How about bringing an iPad? My phone is old, and I'm doing the Camino Portugués from Porto solo. Seems smart to have a backup.
@@cltinturkey It's a personal choice, so of course do what works for you. Hell, some people carry professional grade camera equipment and drones etc. Personally I think a Camino is a great chance to leave the gadgets at home and get away (a little bit) from the modern hyper-connected world. If you are concerned about the reliability of your phone, don't forget you will be passing through towns with all sorts of shops and facilities. Bueno Camino!
@@christiankreps5920 Thanks for the warning.