Packing

“Carry as little as possible, but choose that little with care.” – Earl Shaffer

What am I carrying in my backpack?

After five months or research, trial and crucial decision making, I’ve decided on my gear. I guess all my hiking, running and youtube watching has put me in a good position to help this essential decision making. Its recommended to have a pack that weighs no more than 10% of your bodyweight. My pack comes in at just under 7kg which is well within that range. 😆

So here is the list!

• 33l Osprey Talon rucksack
• Mac-in-a-sac Waterproof and breathable raincoat
• Montane technical fleece
• Craghoppers long sleeve shirt with spf 50
• 3No Berghaus Technical T shirts with Argentium which helps keep odours away- I’ll need that!
• Berghaus hiking shorts
• Craghoppers walking trousers
• UA sports shorts
• 2No Runderwear Merino wool socks
• 1No Mountain Warehouse ISO socks
• 2No Runderwear underpants
• 1No. Cotton underpants
• Hoka Challenger Trail running shoes
• Hoka recovery slip-on shoes
• 2 buffs
• 1 merino wool hat
• 1 sun hat
• Ultralightweight sleeping bag
• Silk liner
• Hand towel that converts into a pillow when stuffed with clothes
• Scrubba portable wash bag
• Quick drying technical towel
• Portable washing line and pegs
• First aid kit
• Toiletries including shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrush, footscrubber
• Suncream, aftersun, tiger balm, clothes washing liquid, anti bug spray, chafing balm, paracetamol.
• Spork
• Saltrock collapsible water bottle
• Usb charger with nightlight
• Headphones
• Solar powered battery back
• Mobile phone
• Medication.

I also have a waist strap that I will carry my passports, money/credit cards, and Camino Credencial in at all times.

Of course I can’t forget my scallop shell will be attached to my bag to let the albergues, hostals etc know that I am a peregrino/pilgrim for cheaper rates.

Its just mental you can get all this stuff into one smallish rucksack! Its been a valuable lesson already.