The Camino de Santiago is much more than just a pair of boots and a spare raincoat, we agree. But we also know that the best way to get ready to this adventure implies to meticulously prepare the trip, and this necessarily implies choose the best equipment to walk to Santiago de Compostela.

What to include in your backpack

That mostly depends on the general plan of the trip. It is not the same history to walk or cycle the Camino, or to have the possibility of package transfer between the stages.

In any case you should obey some recommendations, which could definitely mean the difference between the trip of your life, or a some day’s nightmare.

Here you have some of the “must” for any possibility of trip you decide to join:

– Do not purchase a backpack too big: Between 35 and 45 kg will fit well, remember that the bigger it is, the more things you will pack on it.

– Spare clothes and extra socks: Although in other circumstances could sound strange for you, in walking 8 hours per day, change your socks becomes a necessity.

– Comfortable spare footwear: apart from some mountain boots, or specific cycling footwear, it is convenient to use some sneakers for your feet to rest after the walk.

– Raincoat easy to pack: No matter the season you decide to walk this Way, rarely this item won’t be used. An easy-to-pack raincoat can set the difference.

– Plastic bag: to pack food, clothes or your muddy boots, they will be so useful in different moments.

– Flip flops or waterproof sandals: Although the hostels and facilities in the Camino usually have high quality, it is convenient to bring with you waterproof footwear. They will be very useful in common toilets.

– Pilgrim first-aid kit: Your feet will be the most affected, so always take interest on them. Do not forget sticking plaster, needle for blisters, topical antiseptic and betadine.