Camino Packing Guide: The Real Essentials (After Walking It!)

I just walked the Camino Portugués da Costa this October, and this is the packing guide I wish I had before starting.

In this video, I break down everything I brought, what I actually used, what I would leave behind, and the gear that made the biggest difference. If you're planning the Camino (especially the coastal portuguese route) this guide will save you weight, money, and frustration.

👇 Links to all my gear + resources, in order of appearance:

• Hiking backpack – Fjällräven Singi 28L (https://www.fjallraven.com/eu/en-gb/b...)
• Flip-flops – Havaianas (https://www.amazon.es/dp/B000YKO340)
• Hiking boots – Revolution Race (https://www.revolutionrace.eu/shoes/p...)
• Zip-off hiking pants – Quechua (https://www.decathlon.pt/p/calcas-mod...)
• Toiletries bag – just a plastic grocery bag
• Body washes (3) – from Normal
• Shampoo (1) – from Normal
• Contact case
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Anti-friction stick – Decathlon (https://www.decathlon.pt/p/creme-anti...)
• Blister bandages – Mermaid (from Normal)
• Face sunscreen SPF30 - from Normal
• Hydration tablets - from Normal
• Headlamp – Amazon (https://www.amazon.es/dp/B09G6M8JLK)
• Scallop shell – Can be purchased with the pilgrim passport at your start location
• Headphones (optional!)
• Earplugs – can be obtained at any pharmacy
• Clothing / laundry bag – just a plain washable material bag
• Quick-dry shirts (2)
• Long-sleeve cotton shirt (1)
• Merino wool socks (3 pairs) – Danish Endurance (https://www.amazon.es/dp/B08QRQSWNX)
• Quick-dry underwear (3 pairs)
• Cool t-shirt (1) – totally optional but nice to have!
• Quick-dry thin workout pants (1)
• Passport + wallet
• Backpack rain cover – usually included with hiking backpacks, but be sure to check!
• Rain poncho – (https://www.amazon.es/dp/B0D9BHCBSD)
• First-aid kit – Decathlon (https://www.decathlon.pt/p/estojo-de-...)
• USB-C 20W wall charger and cable – Apple (https://www.apple.com/pt/shop/product...)
• Multi-device charging dock – Depends on your devices! (https://www.anker.com/products/a25m8-...)
• Power bank – Anker (https://www.anker.com/products/a1695-...)
• Microfiber towel – Head (https://www.amazon.es/dp/B0CHFHJBSH)
• Dry bag 3L – Sea to Summit (https://www.amazon.es/dp/B0BVWL8CV4)
• Insulated jacket – Anything easily compressible like this from RVRC (https://www.revolutionrace.eu/men/jac...)
• Sleeping bag 15° – Decathlon (https://www.decathlon.pt/p/saco-cama-...)
• Hydration bladder – 2L optional (https://www.amazon.es/dp/B0CRBC3XFN?r...)
• Pilgrim Passport – Can be purchased with the scallop shell at your start location

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Video Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
00:35 – Backpack Setup
01:09 – Footwear
02:35 – Clothing pt. 1
03:12 – Toiletries
06:15 – Lighting + Night Essentials
09:23 – Clothing pt. 2
12:20 – Important Documents
12:36 – Weather Protection
14:00 – First Aid
14:36 – Charging + Electronics
17:00 – Showers + Hygiene
17:56 – Dry Bag
19:31 – Sleep System
20:52 – Water System
22:18 – Trekking Poles
22:51 – Final Thoughts on Gear + Backpack Quality