I’m putting together a packing list for my Camino de Santiago hike. I imagine this will be a  work in progress as I whittle down my packing list to a mere 7 kilogram pack.

Here’s my packing list so far:

• Backpack, pack liner and rain cover
• Pilgrim’s passport
• First aid: Blister pads, Vasoline, Bandaids, Nail clippers, Antiseptic cream, Anti-inflammatory tablets and cream, Paracetamol, Ankle and knee support, Diarrhea tablets, Scissors, Needle and thread, Antihistamine, Safety pins, String, Bug spray, emergency space blanket, tweezers
• Sun protection: Lip balm, Sun cream, After sun cream, Hat, Sunglasses
• Shoes: Hiking boots, Hiking sandals, Gaiters
• Walking poles
• Backpack, Waterproof pack cover
• Waterproof coat/poncho
• Water/drink bottle, Water sanitising tablets or purifier
• Sleeping bag, Bug-proof sleeping sheet/sack, Earplugs
• Head lamp/torch
• Clothes: Socks 4 pairs, Shorts/pants (2 pairs), Sarong, Fleece top 1, T-shirts 3, Underwear 3, Thermal top and pants 1
• Bathroom: Travel towel, Hair brush, Hair ties, Toothbrush, Toothbrush cover, Toothpaste, Shampoo/conditioner/bodywash, Face washer, Tissues/Toilet paper, Deodorant, Hand sanitiser, Laundry liquid/soap
• Eating utensils: spork
• Plastic zip lock bags and Dry bags
• Technology, Adapters, Chargers, etc.

I’m sure I’ve missed things I will need and have included a few things that might not make the final cut. This is definitely a work in progress.

If you’ve been on any hikes that required at least one overnight stop, I’d love to know your thoughts.

• What did you take and never use?
• What did you wish you had packed?
• What are your best packing hacks?

Read about my Camino preparations thus far at my blog.