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Camino de Santiago

Advice for your Camino de Santiago

Read all the stories below for lots of tips and advice to make your Camino de Santiago as easy and pleasant as possible. Start with the backpack, and make sure you test it to get the right size for you. Choose your shoes (or boots) and be sure you break them in before you start. Pick the right clothing, as light as possible, while still making sure you are as cool, or as warm, as you need to be. And dry. Don’t forget rain gear. Make sure you get the right underwear that will wick moisture and stay comfortable. Think about how you’re going to carry your water, and how much you’re going to start out with each day. And, don’t forget your first aid kit. You’ll get blisters. Everyone does. Learn how to treat them the right way. In short, these articles will give you everything you need to know about what you’re going to carry on your Camino de Santiago.

The Camino de Santiago Packing List

June 2, 2020July 24, 2019 by Tom Bartel
Camino de Santiago petzl headlamp

The definitive Camino de Santiago packing list: all the incidental gear and other tips you’re going to want for walking the Camino de Santiago.

Categories Camino de Santiago, Europe, Packing Tips, Spain

The Camino de Santiago: Shoes or Boots?

June 2, 2020July 21, 2019 by Tom Bartel
Camino de Santiago boots walking sticks

The best shoes for hiking the Camino de Santiago is a personal choice, but here are some suggestions of things to consider as you choose.

Categories Camino de Santiago, Europe, Packing Tips, Spain

The Camino de Santiago: The Backpack

November 20, 2019July 20, 2019 by Tom Bartel
Adventure Travel Trends Research

The best backpack for the Camino de Santiago is the smallest and lightest weight one that will carry everything you want to take. it’s that simple.

Categories Camino de Santiago, Europe, Packing Tips, Spain

Finding Your Rhythm on the Camino de Santiago

June 2, 2020May 4, 2018 by Kristin Henning
Camino de Santiago marker Logrono

How is it that the Camino de Santiago across Spain still captures the individual imagination with some of the hardships and rewards of a wilderness experience, even in the midst of a populated area?

Categories Active Travel, Camino de Santiago, Europe, Spain

The Camino de Santiago: Pack Light Clothes

May 29, 2018February 5, 2018 by Tom Bartel
TK Camino de santiago

The specific clothes for the Camino de Santiago don’t matter as much as the main ideas: keep it light weight, quick drying, and cool.

Categories Camino de Santiago, Europe, Packing Tips, Spain

The Camino de Santiago: First Aid and Blisters

May 29, 2018February 5, 2018 by Tom Bartel
Camino de Santiago first aid blister

The main component of your first aid supplies for the Camino de Santiago is a blister repair kit. And ibuprofen. Lots of ibuprofen.

Categories Camino de Santiago, Europe, Packing Tips, Spain

The Camino de Santiago: Wear Good Socks

November 26, 2018February 5, 2018 by Tom Bartel
Camino de Santiago socks

The Camino de Santiago is mostly about your feet. Take care of them with the right shoes and socks, and they will take care of you.

Categories Camino de Santiago, Europe, Packing Tips, Spain

The Camino de Santiago: Walking Sticks

July 12, 2020February 5, 2018 by Tom Bartel
Camino de Santiago boots walking sticks

The debate about walking sticks: Do you absolutely need them? Probably not. Will they make the Camino de Santiago easier if you have them? Definitely yes.

Categories Camino de Santiago, Europe, Packing Tips, Spain

The Camino de Santiago: Carrying Water

May 29, 2018February 5, 2018 by Tom Bartel
Camino de Santiago marker Logrono

It should go without saying that you’ll need to carry enough water on the Camino de Santiago to last until you can get more. Here’s the best way to do it.

Categories Camino de Santiago, Europe, Packing Tips, Spain

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