Packing lists for travel are so incredibly personal that I usually wouldn’t advise you what to take on a trip. What one person considers essential, I may think, is ridiculous and vice versa. However, when you are trying to figure out what to pack for the Camino de Santiago when you only have two weeks to walk, I think you have to follow a guide.

Packing List for Walking the Camino de Santiago (Full List)

What to pack for the Camino de Santiago

Since I announced I was setting off on The French Way, I have been asked exactly what to pack for the Camino de Santiago several times.

I only had a couple of weeks for my pilgrimage, and it didn’t go so well (full story to come), so I can’t count myself as an expert. Nor did I do nearly enough research. I only had five days to get everything ready when I booked my flight until I flew out.

But even so, there was nothing in my backpack that I felt like I could leave behind, and this is everything that I recommend you pack for the Camino de Santiago.

What to pack for the Camino de Santiago for two weeks?

Weight and comfort are the only things you want to think about when figuring out what to pack for the Camino de Santiago. Most people limit their Camino backpack to 10% of their body weight which is a good starting guide.

My full backpack with all the gear below weighed over 10 kgs. But luckily, my trusty Trespass Harket 35L Backpack is comfortable. So while it was a little heavier than I would like, it wasn’t as bad as some of the 25 kg backpacks I saw.

It also fits in a carry-on for the plane, and I definitely wouldn’t go more significant than this.

Clothing for Camino de Santiago:

What to pack for the Camino de Santiago? My Trespass Harket 35L backpack

• North Face Hedgehog Gore-Tex Walking Shoes
• Jandals
• Undies x 3
• Beanie
• Merino Thermal tops x 2
• Buff
• Merino Thermal Trousers
• Waterproof Trousers
• North Face Waterproof Jacket
• Plastic waterproof Poncho
• Ethics T-Shirt x 2
• Running shorts
• Merino wool socks x 4 pairs
• Sweater
• Sun hat
• Woolen Gloves
• Sunglasses

Electronics:

• Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 Inch
• Samsung NX11 Camera
• GoPro Hero2
• HTC Desire S smartphone
• iPod
• Travel USB memory sticks x 4
• European plug travel adapter

Medical Supplies for Camino de Santiago:

• Asthma Inhaler
• Sunblock
• Compeed Blister Block (various sizes)
• Nurofen
• Needle and Thread
• Padded sports strapping tape

Other essential Camino de Santiago items:

• Sleeping Bag
• The ultimate silicone sleeping earplugs
• Renewable grocery bag
• Ziplock bags for waterproofing electronics
• Toilet paper
• Twistie clothesline
• Duct tape
• Quickdry towel
• 1L Reusable Sigg drink bottle
• Paper notebook and pens
• Whistle
• Spork
• Shampoo
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Dental floss

Ok, even this list is slightly personal to me. And you can argue about a few of the items in my backpack. But for my sanity and to keep this blog updated, I sacrificed weight to save things like my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 and GoPro Hero2 in my Camino kit.

If I wanted to do it as a total-blown pilgrim convert, I could easily have left all the electronics at home. I also would have cut down on my clothing by losing one t-shirt, two pairs of socks, one pair of undies, and a thermal.

But for the benefit of my other pilgrim buddies, I didn’t want to have to walk alone smelly the entire time!

Also, take the time to check out my favorite photos from the Camino de Santiago.

What do you think of my ultimate Camino de Santiago packing list? Anything you would leave out? Something additional you would have packed?