Start HERE! - Couch to Camino de Santiago | A Guide for NEW Pilgrims

A beginners guide to Camino de Santiago.
Start from scratch and build on the ever expanding knowledge base in this channel.

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Backpacks I like :

Men's Exos 38 Backpack : https://amzn.to/3PVU2AW
Montane Trailblazer 30 : https://amzn.to/46VMcgQ
Female fit Osprey Tempest 30 : https://amzn.to/46XgKyL

Gear I have used and would recommend :

To do Laundry - Scrubba Wash Bag : https://amzn.to/3XVurtE
For sleeping in (over the liner if you sleep cold) - SOL Escape Bivvy : https://amzn.to/3DjMIHG
For Sleeping in (May-September) - Silk Liner : https://amzn.to/3DjaBz9
For sleeping in (March-April and October-November) - Warm Liner : https://amzn.to/3K4w4j1
Bose Sleepbuds are unavailable now but these look very similar (I haven't tried these though so can't recommend them personally) : https://amzn.to/3NTTicZ
Matador Soap Bag : https://amzn.to/44TR44h
Dr Bronner Soap : https://amzn.to/3Dl8Npg
Toothpaste tabs : https://amzn.to/3K5mOeu
Anti-Chafing Gel (to prevent blisters) : https://amzn.to/3O0k8A0
Body Glide Anti Blister Stick : https://amzn.to/3O0kerm
Silk Eye Mask (Inexpensive type) : https://amzn.to/3Q2aX4U
Darn Tough Socks : https://amzn.to/3Q3D7fU
Saxx Underwear : https://amzn.to/43wcKCb
Exofficio Underwear : https://amzn.to/44vdvNi
Sun Hat : https://amzn.to/44wmzRX
Buff (50 UPF) : https://amzn.to/3Dh7x6E
Buff (Camino de Santiago special) : https://amzn.to/3XYJGC5
Ultralight Fanny Pack/Bum Bag : https://amzn.to/3K7RXht
Montane Dragon 7" Running Shorts : https://amzn.to/3OkfE8O
Patagonia Quandary Shorts : https://amzn.to/44OYtBL
Astra Lone Peak 6 Minimalist shoes, perfect if you have wide feet : https://amzn.to/44RMTFN
Hoka Speedboat 5 Maximalist shoes : https://amzn.to/46X0uhg
Moab Vent 2 Shoes : https://amzn.to/3K130Ja
Sea to Summit Poncho / Tarp in Sil Nylon : https://amzn.to/3OkhF4P
Montane Short Sleeve Synthetic T shirt : https://amzn.to/3Q29UC3
Longer Laces for Heel Lock technique : https://amzn.to/43rtVVr
Emergency Toilet Trowel : https://amzn.to/43u6Xxa
Katadyn Before Spare Water Bottle and Filter : https://amzn.to/43urn99
Rubz Plantar Massage Ball : https://amzn.to/3Olbcqc
Hero Clip Carabiner : https://amzn.to/3rymb6S
Fast Dry Towel : https://amzn.to/44vY879


For Making Videos :

Insta 360 Creator Kit for some of the drone like footage : https://amzn.to/46Rh95F
The big 3 meter pole : https://amzn.to/46X1jqm
DJI Microphones : https://amzn.to/3NVwObn
Budget Microphone : https://amzn.to/46X6wOE
DJI Drone : https://amzn.to/46Uodyf

Electrical :

Cheap Euro style charging plug : https://amzn.to/44vACay
Ultralight Powerbank : https://amzn.to/3NPAUBK
Apple AirTag for security and tracking of your stuff : https://amzn.to/3JZ0GSX
All in one Charging Cable : https://amzn.to/44SR6JF
Tiny Torch (the best) : https://amzn.to/44t8B3l

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