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The Camino de Santiago is a life-changing expertise for many, we all know many individuals that have been planning this pilgrimage for years, getting ready, studying, coaching. It’s vital to pack mild for the Camino to make the stroll simpler and extra pleasurable. We realized this after strolling a number of Caminos de Santiago. We’ve accomplished a number of totally different Caminos de Santiago routes. In complete, we walked over 3500 km throughout Spain, Portugal, and France following totally different Camino routes.

Our accomplished Camino de Santiago routes

  • Portuguese Camino from Lisbon – Could 2018
  • Camino Primitivo – June 2018
  • Camino del Norte – October 2018
  • Camino Finisterre & Muxía – November 2018
  • Through de la Plata (214 km from Seville to Mérida) – April 2019
  • Camino Inglés – Could 2019
  • Camino Francés – September 2019

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We’re skilled hikers and stroll loads within the mountains with a lot heavier backpacks, earlier than our first Camino we thought it was tremendous straightforward to stroll from albergue to albergue with a light-weight backpack, carrying solely garments, with many eating places, and occasional outlets on the way in which.

After the primary week on the Portuguese Camino our ft have been destroyed, we each had large blisters, principally, our ft have been only one huge blister! All as a result of we didn’t have correct climbing sneakers and determined to stroll lengthy distances. Within the first 4 days, we walked greater than 140km right here after we determined to decelerate and even had a break day in Fatima. Don’t make the identical mistake, take your time particularly at first, let your physique get used to it, and don’t comply with any individual’s itinerary if it’s too robust for you, stroll shorter days, relaxation, keep longer and also you’ll benefit from the Camino de Santiago way more.

We walked the Caminos in several seasons all through one yr (we on objective skipped the excessive season – July and August, as we don’t like crowds), on this put up you’ll discover packing suggestions for various climate and seasons.

The Camino de Santiago is just not your regular hike within the wild the place you’ve got to hold tenting gear and meals which is an efficient factor because it’s potential to pack mild. Each night time pilgrims keep at albergues, no tent and tenting mat is required, all you want or we’d advocate bringing with is a sleeping bag. In our expertise the 2 most vital issues to have on the Camino are a snug backpack and a pair of excellent climbing sneakers – these two you’ll use on daily basis and if even considered one of them doesn’t match properly or is uncomfortable it could possibly utterly spoil your Camino.

Paperwork to take with you on the Camino

A passport or an ID for European residents – you’ll want it for checking in to albergues and accommodations.

The Credential (Camino passport), a small paper e-book together with your identify the place you accumulate stamps from albergues, accommodations, church buildings, eating places, and so on. alongside the way in which. You may get a Credential at a Camino de Santiago workplace in your nation or at albergues/cathedrals or church buildings on the Camino. You want the Credential to remain at public albergues (the place solely pilgrims are allowed to remain) and to get your Compostela in Santiago.

The Compostela is a certificates that pilgrims get for finishing any route of the Camino de Santiago. To be able to get it, you need to stroll a minimum of the final 100 km to Santiago.

For those who want sensible data for planning the pilgrimage try our put up that incorporates helpful suggestions for planning and strolling the Camino.

Camino de Santiago important gear

Backpack

I walked with a 36-40L backpack it was greater than sufficient particularly should you’re not planning on carrying a laptop computer as I did. Campbell walked with a 50L backpack however could be completely wonderful with a 40L pack. Keep in mind, the larger backpack you get the extra pointless stuff you’ll slot in. For those who stroll in summer season you will get away with a smaller 30-35L backpack.

For climbing in winter or late fall/early spring if you want hotter garments a 40-45L backpack for women and men will likely be large enough. Make certain your backpack has a rain cowl or purchase a separate one it’s at all times nice to have it particularly should you stroll low season.

On the Camino routes, there are a number of corporations that supply a door-to-door baggage supply service. Correos, Camino Facil, and Pilbeo are the three important corporations that supply baggage transfers on totally different Camino de Santiago routes. It really works very simply; you allow your backpack within the morning on the reception of your albergue/resort they choose it up and drive to your subsequent lodging place. The service prices 5-7 Euro per backpack per stage.

For those who’re planning to make use of this service on the Camino you may convey a giant backpack or perhaps a suitcase and stroll with a day pack carrying solely valuables, water, and snacks. Make certain your daypack is snug for lengthy strolling and has padded straps, and pickets to suit a water bottle. Osprey Talon 22 Males’s Mountain climbing Backpack and even smaller Osprey Daylite 13L Daypack are nice choices for a day pack.

Advised Camino backpacks for ladies

Four backpacks for women to walk the Camino de Santiago. Two 40L backpacks, one 30L pack and one 13L daypack
Backpacks for ladies for strolling the Camino.

Advised Camino backpacks for males

Four backpacks for walking the Camino; A 50L Osprey, a 44L Osprey, a 30L Deuter and a 22L Osprey
Mountain climbing backpacks for males for strolling the Camino

Mountain climbing sneakers

Don’t underestimate the significance of packing a superb pair of sneakers for the Camino. Ultimately, you’ll spend more often than not strolling in them. We’d advocate strolling the Camino, particularly should you’re planning to stroll a protracted distance, in correct sneakers not in sneakers – they (or your ft) simply received’t make it. We tried on the Portuguese Camino to stroll in our trainers. They have been very snug at first however after a few days of strolling on cobblestones and laborious surfaces, our ft have been destroyed.

For extremely popular climate climbing sandals generally is a good different to boots. Trendy climbing sneakers often have good air flow however typically it simply will get too sizzling and it’s good to placed on sandals for some time.

For those who purchase a brand new pair put on them earlier than you begin the pilgrimage even excellent new sneakers may trigger blisters. For those who’re planning on doing some Camino coaching the very best is to coach in the identical sneakers you’re going to stroll in.

Advised strolling sneakers for ladies

The final 5 Camino routes and a few climbing routes in Nepal I walked in Salomon Ellipse 2. They’re snug and lightweight. Precisely what I wished was a pair of sneakers that may be worn for each strolling the Camino and climbing within the mountains. My ft received moist a few occasions after we received pouring rain with sturdy wind on the Northern Camino and the Camino Finisterre.  It occurred partly as a result of I wasn’t carrying gaiters the water from my pants ran down into the sneakers. I didn’t get any blisters though the sneakers have been new and I hadn’t worn them earlier than. This mannequin is a bit slender in case you have huge ft they may be too tight. 

For strolling the Camino within the winter when it rains loads and on some routes, you may even get snow I can advocate Salomon X Extremely 3 GTX boots. These sneakers are wonderful for tougher climbing routes and strolling in unhealthy climate situations. I’ve finished Everest Base Camp Trek and Annapurna Base Camp trek in them and for hours walked in deep snow and my ft stayed heat and dry.

Suggested hiking shoes for women for walking the Camino
Ladies climbing sneakers for strolling the Camino

Advised Camino sneakers for males

Campbell’s walked 4 Camin routes and a number of other climbing routes in Canada in his Salomon X Extremely climbing sneakers. These sneakers are an amazing possibility; mild, sturdy, comparatively waterproof, snug, have a superb grip. For strolling low season when you will get quite a lot of rain and occasional snow a high-cut mannequin may be a greater possibility.

Campbell similar to me purchased a brand new pair of waterproof climbing boots Salomon Extremely 3 Mid GTX for trekking within the mountains. He hasn’t finished any Camino in them but however for climbing in heavy rain and thru snow and dust these boots are wonderful. They’re very snug and lightweight, keep dry for hours and hold your ft heat particularly should you put on merino wool socks.

Recommended shoes for men for the Camino de Santiago. Keen hiking sandals, Salomon shoes, Merrel shoes and Salomon GTX hiking boots
Males climbing sneakers for strolling the Camino

Sleeping bag

In our expertise, most albergues present blankets however often, with out covers, I want to make use of my very own sleeping bag, and if it’s actually chilly I take advantage of a blanket over it. A lightweight sleeping bag with a consolation temperature restrict of +12°C/55°F will likely be ok.

For those who stroll the Camino in summer season (July, August) when it will get fairly sizzling, as a substitute of a sleeping bag you may pack a silk liner. We walked a few Caminos in June and typically it was too sizzling at night time for utilizing a sleeping bag. For those who get chilly you may at all times use a blanket over your liner. 

For those who’re not planning to remain at accommodations (personal rooms) as a substitute of albergues you don’t want to hold a sleeping bag, all accommodations and guesthouses present blankets and bedding.

Trekking poles

We used trekking poles loads after we have been trekking within the Andes or climbing to Everest Base Camp. For strolling the Camino we don’t take poles however I do know many pilgrims use them. Trekking poles are nice in case you have knee or hip issues, shin splint, and so on. They assist loads to cut back stress on joints. For some Caminos with many ascents and descents e.g. the Camino Primitivo or some components of the French Camino (strolling over the Pyrenees), the poles will likely be very useful.

Fast-dry towel

We at all times take it after we go touring. A fast-dry towel is unquestionably an merchandise so as to add to your Camino packing checklist. are very mild, pack small, dry fast (as you may guess from the identify), sturdy, and are available many various colours. We’d recommend marking your towel with initials or an image at some albergues with many individuals I spent a while making an attempt to determine which towel on the washing line was mine.

Water bottle

We positively want carrying a water bottle over a hydration pack bladder. A bottle matches in a aspect pocket, it’s straightforward to take it out and refill, even when it leaks it received’t make every little thing inside your backpack moist. We like utilizing water bladders on day hikes although. Faucet water in Spain and Portugal is drinkable we often don’t use any filters. I didn’t drink faucet water within the Meseta a part of the Camino Frances as I’d heard from different pilgrims that that they had abdomen issues there from ingesting faucet water. When you’ve got a delicate abdomen, pack a water filter for the Camino.

Headlamp

Having a headlamp on the Camino is kind of helpful. In albergues lights are often turned off fairly early if you wish to learn or discover one thing in your backpack you need to use a lamp. Within the morning if you wish to go away early whereas others are nonetheless asleep it’s fairly useful as properly. You should utilize your telephone as properly but it surely’s extra snug to put on a lamp than to stroll or pack holding a telephone in your hand.

Neck again

We advise having a neck bag or a water-resistant pouch the place you may hold your paperwork, telephone, cash, and bank cards. At all times take it with you if you go away an albergue, most albergues don’t have lockers. Don’t be too careless we’ve heard some tales from different pilgrims whose cash and even Credentials left unattended disappeared. We now have by no means had any points however at all times attempt to watch out with beneficial objects.

8 important objects to pack for the Camino stroll

Eight essential gear items to pack for the Camino walk
Important issues to pack for the Camino de Santiago

Miscellaneous objects to pack for the Camino

You’ll be wonderful should you don’t pack any of this stuff for the Camino however they are going to make your journey simpler and extra snug. For those who’re like me and quite under-pack than overpack, don’t fear should you want any of those on the Camino it’s very seemingly you’ll be capable to purchase them alongside the way in which.

Swiss knife

We at all times take our Swiss knife after we go climbing, street tripping, or simply touring. Normally, it’s tough to discover a sharp knife in albergues we at all times used our knife for reducing, opening cans in addition to for opening packs slicing when having lunch on the way in which. Keep in mind should you use a funds airline and your ticket contains solely hand baggage you may’t pack a knife.

Energy adapter

In Spain and Portugal like in most European international locations, energy sockets are Kind C. For those who’re coming from the US, UK, Australia, Canada, or another international locations outdoors Europe you’ll most likely want a journey adapter that can be utilized as a multi-plug as properly.

Earplugs

You’ll seemingly get a minimum of one loud night breathing individual each night time so add earplugs to your Camino packing checklist should you’re going to remain in albergues.  

Stuff sack

You should utilize a stuff sack for higher organizing your backpack particularly if it has just one compartment and is high loaded – it’s straightforward to take a stuff sack out and put it again. You should utilize it as properly to separate your soiled and clear garments.

Small padlock

Some albergues have lockers however don’t have locks if you wish to retailer your valuables in there convey your personal padlock.

Washing pegs

Some albergues have washing machines (typically even have dryers), some solely basins and washing strains. There are by no means sufficient washing pegs. You should utilize pegs to hold some moist stuff out of your backpack as properly. They’re fairly helpful should you carry a pack of espresso, oats, and so on. for protecting it to closed.

Journey clothesline

You may convey your personal journey clothesline. It may be put up wherever – it has suction cups on each ends. Many locations have washing strains however there are by no means sufficient washing pegs as a substitute.

Stitching equipment

We didn’t have one and by no means actually wanted it however should you prefer to be prepared for “simply in case” take a small journey stitching equipment, it’s small and lightweight, in a small plastic shell.

Mattress bug spray

We have been fairly fortunate and had mattress bugs solely at 3 albergues out of a whole lot we’ve stayed. For those who stroll a busy Camino route within the peak season and keep at albergues you may get mattress bugs. We haven’t used mattress bug spray ourselves however noticed folks utilizing it. It’s not a 100% assure however it would assist to maintain them away.

Eye masks for sleeping

In case you need to go to mattress whereas the lights are nonetheless on or need to sleep within the afternoon an eye masks will likely be helpful.

Stingy Nomads at Cape Muxia looking at the church and the sea
Stingy Nomads at Cape Muxia, the tip of the Camino Finisterre-Fuxia early November. We received quite a lot of rain on this route and have been very glad we packed our rain jackets.

Garments to pack for the Camino de Santiago

Camino outfit for ladies

Mountain climbing garments

Rain jacket 

We’d recommend having one. In northern Spain (particularly in Galicia), it rains rather a lot all year long. For those who stroll in July or August the probabilities of rain are smaller you will get away with a rain poncho, it’s small, mild, and can defend you and your backpack from any rain. For the remainder of the yr, a rain jacket is a helpful factor to have.

We walked the Portuguese Camino in Could and didn’t have quite a lot of rain however on the Coastal Route it was fairly windy we have been glad we had our jackets. I used my rain jacket and a poncho loads on the Camino Primitivo in June and on the Camino del Norte in October.  

Trekking pants

I want climbing in yoga pants, they’re snug and lightweight, stretch loads, dry rapidly, and pack small. I at all times pack two pairs of pants: one pair of stretchy pants and one pair of regular climbing pants. For summer season you may pack one pair of lengthy pants and a pair of climbing shorts or knee pants although I want strolling in lengthy pants even in summer season for solar safety.

Mountain climbing shirt

Relying on what you favor to put on for climbing it may be a climbing shirt or a operating T-shirt. I don’t like shirts for the Camino I often pack two operating T-shirts; one with lengthy sleeves and one short-sleeve. For strolling in summer season you most likely received’t want a long-sleeve one, quite pack two short-sleeve T-shirts. I wouldn’t advocate strolling in a high even when it’s sizzling. At all times be certain that your shoulders and neck are coated or put solar cream in any other case you’ll get unhealthy sunburns.

Fleece

It’s at all times good to have a comfortable and heat fleece. Even in summer season should you begin strolling actually early within the morning it may be a bit chilly. We often put on fleeces after climbing after we exit for dinner or drinks within the night.

Mountain climbing socks

For a protracted stroll just like the Camino, it’s essential to have good sturdy socks that defend ft and forestall blisters. On our first Camino, we walked in regular socks and received unhealthy blisters. From many skilled hikers we heard about merino wool socks which can be nice for strolling; snug, comfortable, assist to forestall blisters, dry rapidly, don’t take in odors, and are straightforward to scrub. We determined to present it a attempt to since then we’ve been strolling and climbing solely in merino wool socks – no blisters, no sticky socks, no itching. 

Cap/hat

For the summer season season, it’s a must-pack merchandise. Many of the Camino routes undergo open areas with none shade, you’ll have to defend your head from the solar. I don’t like hats and like carrying a cap it’s extra snug for me.

Headwear or buff

For some further solar safety on your neck pack a headband. It’s a multi-use merchandise you need to use it to cowl your neck, face, head, to place your hair up, and so on.

Sun shades

For strolling the Camino in summer season you’ll positively want sun shades. You may put on your informal sun shades or purchase a pair of sun shades for out of doors actions.

Ladies’s climbing garments for the Camino packing checklist

Recommended outfit for women for walking the Camino
Mountain climbing outfit for ladies to pack for strolling the Camino de Santiago

Underwear and garments for altering

I’d advocate sports activities bras over regular bras – they’re positively extra snug for climbing. I often pack two pairs of operating bras and three or 4 pairs of panties. I wash my underwear and socks on daily basis, it doesn’t take lengthy and it dries rapidly.

I at all times pack a cotton T-shirt and shorts for sleeping and altering after a bathe. For summer season shorts are one for sleeping however for the low season, I’d advocate packing lengthy sleeping pants.

In case you exit for dinner or a drink. You are able to do with out it however I personally like carrying a special outfit now and again. I often pack a cool T-shirt and a pair of shorts or a easy summer season costume. If we stroll in colder months I don’t convey any further garments it takes an excessive amount of house.

Extremely beneficial to take a pair of flip flops to put on in albergues, your ft must relaxation from carrying climbing boots all day. In summer season you may put on them outdoors as properly it’s too sizzling to stroll round in sneakers.

Garments for ladies to pack for the Camino

Extra clothes for women to pack for the Camino
Further clothes objects for ladies so as to add to your Camino packing checklist

Camino outfit for males

Mountain climbing garments

Rain jacket

Campbell often packs his rain jacket for the Camino. Within the sizzling summer season months, you will get away with out it however I’d nonetheless advocate bringing a rain poncho and a rain cowl on your backpack.

Trekking pants

I’d positively advocate packing trekking pants for the Camino. A pair of quick-dry mild pants will work nice. For summer season you may convey a pair of lengthy trekking pants and a pair of climbing shorts or as an possibility to purchase a pair of convertible pants with zip-off legs.

Mountain climbing shirts

Campbell often wears Columbia climbing shirts or operating T-shirts on the Camino. climbing. They’re nice; mild, snug, respiratory, dry in a short time, and simple to scrub. Pack two shirts otherwise you’ll must do laundry on daily basis.

Fleece jacket

It’s good to have a comfortable fleece to put on in albergues or should you exit within the night. We often pack our fleece for the Camino. For summer season, Campbell brings a fleece vest for low season a long-sleeve one.

Mountain climbing socks

Similar to me, Campbell wears merino wool socks for long-distance strolling and climbing. He purchased his first pair simply earlier than we walked the Camino del Norte and since then has been strolling solely in merino wool socks. He often packs two pairs of socks. There are various nice issues about them; they final lengthy, stop blisters, hold your ft heat and dry, don’t get smelly even after two full days of strolling.

Headwear

For strolling in summer season a cap or a hat is a must have merchandise on the Camino. Carrying a hat works higher for solar safety because it covers your neck as properly. Campbell prefers carrying a cap over a hat, to guard his neck he wears a buff. Sun shades are one other vital factor so as to add to your Camino packing checklist.

Males’s garments for the Camino

A suggested hiking outfit for a man for walking the Camio
Mountain climbing garments for males to pack for the Camino de Santiago

Underwear and garments for altering

Underwear

Pack 2-3 pairs of underwear for the Camino. Most albergues have washing basins and washing strains you may wash your underwear and socks on daily basis if it’s crucial.

Garments for sleeping

For those who’re planning to remain in albergues with many different folks I’d recommend bringing a snug sleeping outfit. A pair of sunshine cotton shorts and a vest will work simply wonderful.

Further garments for altering

For those who’re planning to stroll one of many coastal routes in summer season, positively pack a pair of boardshorts. On the Camino del Norte and on the Portuguese Coastal Route there have been many good seashores nice for swimming and chilling.

Campbell often packs one informal T-shirt that he wears after we exit or after the bathe. It’s non-obligatory, if you wish to carry as little stuff as potential you will get away with out an additional T-shirt.

Flip-flops are an amazing factor to pack for the Camino. It’s a tremendous feeling when after a protracted day of strolling you’re taking off your climbing sneakers and placed on flip flops. They’re nice to have for carrying in albergues, on the seaside, and outdoors in summer season.

Males’s clothes objects for the Camino packing checklist

Men's extra clothes and underwear to pack for the Camino de Santiago
Males’s underwear and garments for altering to pack for the Camino

Heat garments to pack for strolling the Camino low season 

For those who enterprise to stroll the Camino in winter you’ll must pack some further heat garments which implies your backpack is fuller and heavier.

Fleece climbing pants

For strolling in colder months or in winter it’s good to have a pair of thicker climbing pants with fleece internal (males’s possibility). For further heat, you may at all times put thermal pants beneath.

Good wool shirt

If strolling in chilly months a merino wool climbing shirt (males’s mannequin) will likely be an amazing merchandise to pack for the Camino. It’s mild and skinny may be worn beneath a fleece if it’s actually chilly. It retains your physique heat, doesn’t take in odors, and is straightforward to scrub and dry.

Thermals

Very helpful to have a thermal shirt and pants (males’s mannequin) for the chilly season you need to use it for each, sleeping and, if it will get actually chilly, for carrying it beneath your climbing garments. In winter you may put on them for sleeping. We by no means pack it for summer season and there was no want even on uninteresting and wet days it wasn’t that chilly.

An amazing merchandise to have for sleeping and carrying after the bathe is one-toe socks which you could put on with flip flops. It’s not crucial for summer season however good to have for colder months. 

Gaiters

We didn’t pack gaiters and did remorse it on the Camino Finisterre in November. It rained very sturdy and loads, we didn’t have waterproof climbing pants, and as soon as our pants received moist water ran down into the sneakers. For strolling the Camino within the low season, gaiters will likely be very helpful. For those who stroll in winter and get caught within the snow, gaiters will work as properly.

Gloves

Don’t pack thick gloves, a pair of skinny fleece gloves will likely be wonderful even when it will get chilly it’s unlikely it’ll go far beneath 0°C/32°F through the day.

Beanie

In fall/winter you’ll positively want a beanie, mornings and evenings are fairly chilly.

Campbell & doña Rosa standing next to a small white house in rural Portugal
Campbell is his summer season Camino outfit with our wonderful Hospitalera on the Portuguese Camino in Could

Electronics to tackle the Camino

It’s all as much as you to determine whether or not to make your backpack heavier by packing a giant digicam with lenses or hold it mild and take pictures with a telephone or a GoPro. Ultimately, the Camino is about private expertise and it’s your selection of what sort of expertise you need to have. 

Smartphone

Most likely probably the most helpful gadget you may pack for the Camino. You should utilize it for navigation, utilizing Camino apps, taking pictures and movies, utilizing social media, listening to music or audiobooks, alarm, and so on. Whichever to purchase Samsung or iPhone is as much as you, I, personally want Android.

GoPro

We used to stroll carrying our huge mirror digicam however the high quality of the footage with it wasn’t ok for making YouTube movies. We determined to purchase a brand new GoPro HERO9. Since then we’ve been utilizing it for taking movies and even pictures. It’s very small, mild, waterproof, and simple to make use of. On the final couple of Caminos, we had our GoPro and telephones no digicam in any respect. and are proud of One other cool and small factor that may assist to seize your Camino. It’s very straightforward to do enhancing with the free GoPro Quik app simply join your GoPro to your telephone and in 10 minutes you’ll get an superior video with music.

GPS watch

I received my first Garmin Fenix watch as a gift from Campbell 2 years in the past and since then I’ve been utilizing it loads after we go climbing, strolling, operating, or simply coaching within the gymnasium. It’s wonderful how a lot data you will get from it: distances, pace, elevations, energy, coronary heart charge, restoration time, maps, and so on. The watch works nice for any exercise; climbing, operating, biking, swimming, browsing, and so on. We liked my watch a lot that determined to purchase one for Campbell as properly. Now we each have it.

Digital camera

For those who like pictures and aren’t happy with the standard of the telephone and GoPro pictures then a small digital digicam like Olympus OM-D is a good possibility. It takes actually good pictures, okay movies, and it’s small and lightweight.

Kindle

Campbell at all times packs his Kindle after we go touring or climbing. It’s an amazing factor to have on the Camino particularly should you’re strolling alone. Within the evenings you’ll have loads of time to learn. It’s not at all times straightforward to discover a e-book in your language (except it’s Spanish).

With the Kindle, you may obtain as many books as you need. I’d recommend shopping for a Kindle Paperwhite on this case you received’t want further mild for studying at the hours of darkness. For those who learn loads it may be value becoming a member of Amazon Kindle limitless program to get free entry to a whole lot of 1000’s of Ebooks and audiobooks.

Energy financial institution

We packed an influence financial institution for the primary two Caminos however by no means used it. Until you’ve got a drone or take quite a lot of pictures and movies it’s not crucial to hold it. There are electrical energy and energy shops in all albergues, eating places, or cafes alongside the way in which.

Toiletries

Toiletries to pack for the Camino de Santiago

First assist equipment & drugs

You stroll previous a number of pharmacies on daily basis we have been at all times in a position to purchase some drugs or plasters on the way in which. If it’s essential to purchase one thing with a prescription you may ask your physician again house to ship it to you by way of e-mail and print it someplace. We’ve by no means had issues shopping for drugs this fashion in Spain or Portugal. Typically if we didn’t have a printed prescription we may ship it to the pharmacy’s e-mail.

First Support equipment – you should purchase a ready-made equipment, take out some pointless stuff and add no matter further you want. This equipment has plasters, bandages, a security pin, scissors, even a mini stitching equipment, and plenty of different helpful objects. 

Good plasters (toe plasters) are one thing you’ll positively want on the Camino. Tip! When you’ve got spots in your ft the place you often get blisters, attempt to stop them by placing in some vaseline and a plaster. If you have already got blisters you need to use Compeed blister plasters, particular plasters which you could put in your blisters. It reduces the ache and protects in opposition to rubbing. There are particular blister prevention patches for sneakers as properly. We’ve by no means used them (as I discussed above merino wool socks work nice for us) however the critiques are fairly good.

  • Alcohol pads for disinfection.
  • Imodium – in case you’ve got some abdomen issues.
  • Anti-inflammatory – to cut back muscular ache, swelling, e.g. Ibuprofen.
  • Aspirin – in case you get chilly or flu.

Books and information books for the Camino

Right here you will discover information books for various Camino routes in addition to some Camino books that you simply may get pleasure from studying earlier than or through the stroll.

Beneficial Camino apps

  • Camino Pilgrim – Frances. A private scheduler for the Camino Frances. Free. Out there for Android
  • Camino de Santiago companion (Camino Frances). Free. Out there for Android and iPhone.
  • Free Camino de Santiago Information (Camino Frances). Free. Out there for Android & iPhone
  • Camino de Santiago Information (Camino Frances & Camino Finisterre-Muxia). US$3. Out there for Android and iPhone.
  • Approach of St.James (Buen Camino), contains Camino Frances, Camino del Norte, Camino Primitivo, Camino Portuguese from Porto, Camino Ingles, Camino de Invierno, Camino Sanabres, Camino Finisterre-Muxia. Free. Out there for Android and iPhone.
  • Maps.me an offline navigation map that has many climbing and strolling routes all around the world. Free. Out there for Android and iPhone.

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