What to put in the backpack to do the Camino de Santiago
Are you going to do the Camino de Santiago soon? It is possible that you are thinking that you should carry in your backpack: how many clothes you have to take or what shoes to wear. In this article, we explain in detail what to put in the backpack to do the Camino de Santiago. In .com, we have more articles related to the Camino de Santiago.
Sleeping bag
It is essential that you bring a good sleeping bag to do the Camino de Santiago . In the shelters there are beds but you will need to put your sack on top. In addition, you may have to sleep somewhere else like a sports center because the shelters or shelters are full. Try to make your bag light, because you will have to carry it with you all the way.
Footwear
Footwear is a very important element to be able to walk well. We advise you to wear two pairs: some boots and some sneakers. The boots can be half mountain or trekking type . Try to be medium-weight boots, lightweight, thick sole, with a good drawing to hold on to the ground well and not cause sweat on the feet. It is important that we do not release the boots to start the Camino de Santiago. Try to walk before the road so that the boots are adapted to your feet and avoid blisters. Take also some flip flops to shower and walk more comfortably in the shelters.
Clothing
- Fine socks : better if they are made of cotton and without seams, that way they will absorb the sweat and will not touch the skin so much. Take a maximum of 4 pairs.
- Thick socks : if we wear boots we can put the thick socks on top of the thin so they will fit better on the boot. Take a pair of thick socks.
- Long pants : if possible, it can be removed and put on without taking off your shoes.
- Shorts : if you are going to make the road to Santiago in summer they are very practical, comfortable and will not give you heat. You can wear a pair of shorts.
- Short sleeve t-shirt : takes 2 or 3.
- Long-sleeved shirt : even if you go in summer, it is advisable to wear this garment since at night it refreshes a lot.
- Coat for the rain : that can cover the backpack so that it does not get wet what we have inside.
Other utensils
- hat or bandana to protect from the sun.
- walking stick or bara to help us walk up and down.
- scallop or shell of the pilgrim to be identified.
- Photo camera
- cleaning supplies: if you go as a group try to share the shampoo, gel, toothpaste ... If you go only take small boats.
- soap for washing clothes and clothespins .
- Lantern
- canteen
- basic first aid kit
- social security card
- notebook and pen
- ID
- map of the area
