Packing Lists

Hey, Everyone! :)

     Here are our little group's packing lists. We are going on El Camino de Santiago in early March and the weather in Spain around this time of year is normally in the fifties or low sixties and I've heard it would be rainy which would explain some of the items on the lists. Most of the packing lists I have read so far were for summer trips, and those pilgrims took shorts and tank tops to wear. I'm really not sure what the climate will be so I tried to pack clothes that would keep me warm if it turns out to be cooler but I also made sure to bring a pair of shorts in case the temperature is higher than expected. I also tried to think in layers. If things get colder I will wear my Cuddl Duds silk shirt and long underwear under my hiking pants (which are thin and quick drying by the way, another key concept to keep in mind when packing for a rainy season) and probably a button down and some kind of jacket on top, either my rain jacket as a wind breaker or my fleece. If the weather warms up I'll wear my shorts and a button down. Simple and light and also quick drying :).
     I am an 18 year old girl who had to learn to pack light! Although looking at how long my list is I'm not sure I really learned how to whittle down to the life essentials... I'll admit I allowed myself some luxuries. I guess I'll find out how great my need for make-up and such really is after we've walked for a few days on the trail. I've read a few stories of people shipping extra pairs of pants or other things back home to lighten their load, but I believe they did the whole French Way which is MUCH longer than the segment of the trail we will be on. I don't think the weight of the packs will be as much of an issue for us since we'll only be walking for six days. The recommended weight for you backpack is one tenth of your weight.. I'll tell you, I don't think my backpack weighs less than 12 pounds. It is difficult to live off of such a small load but it is possible.
     The other members of our group are my forty-something-year-old father, Jerry Wright, and my nineteen-year-old boyfriend, Andrew Hornsby. Their lists differ from mine as much as they themselves are different from me. I think its helpful to see how someone similar to you might pack though. I had to search specifically for a woman's packing list to get an example of what to take. So here we have in one place, just for you, three different packing lists.

Hope this helps! Happy packing!

-Taylor


Taylor's Packing List:


Clothes

• Clothes for Town (for the few days we will spend touring Portugal)
• Jeans
• 2 Button Down Shirts (which I will also wear on the walk)
• 2 Sports Bras
• 2 Pair of Merino Wool Underwear (be sure to get merino wool! this air dries quickly and will not smell even though they will be the only two pair I bring for the entire trip. Honestly I am a little worried about this... I will definitely let you know how this goes when we get back)
• Fleece Jacket
• Rain Jacket
• 2 Pairs of Socks
• Tennis Shoes
• Hiking Clothes
• 1 Pair of Outdoor Pants (Gander Mountain Brand)
• 1 Belt
• 1 Pair of North Face Shorts
• 2 Long-Sleeve Thermal Undershirts (one silk Cuddl Duds shirt and one merino wool)
• 1 Pair of Long Underwear
• 2 Pairs of Sock Liners
• 2 Pairs of Smart Wool Hiking Socks
• Timberland Hiking Boots
• Possibly My Vibram Five-Fingers

Toiletries

• Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap in Rose (used for washing clothes, body, & hair)
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Deodorant
• Retainer
• Contacts Case
• Contact Solution
• Possibly Glasses
• Wide Tooth Comb
• Make-Up (yes, I'm bringing it :) )
• tinted moisturizer with SPF
• compact powder
• blush
• mascara
• lip balm
• eyeliner

Other Things:

• Passport
• Pilgrim's Credential
• 55 Liter Osprey Backpack
• Backpack Rain Cover
• Tilley Hat (love this thing!)
• Sleeping Bag (thinking of using a cheap one so I can burn it and not risk bringing bed bugs home with me)
• Silk Sleeping Bag Liner (provides extra warmth and insurance that bed bugs can't reach you)
• Bed Bug Spray (no I am not paranoid, these things are nasty and though I don't know the actual chance of getting bed bugs, I'm not going to risk it!)
• Head Lamp (preferably one with a red LED setting to use in the early morning in consideration of the sleeping pilgrims around you :) )
• Compression Sack (for easier early morning packing)
• Nalgene
• iPad Charger
• iPad (for entertainment on the long plane trip. Might leave this behind in a safe place before we start the actual walk)
• iPhone
• Headphones
• Camera
• Camera Charger
• Water Bladder

Andrew's Packing List:

Clothes

• 2 T-Shirts
• 1 Pair of Basket Ball Shorts
• 1 Pair of Hiking Shorts
• 1 Pair of Hiking Pants
• Tennis Shoes
• 1 Pair of Regular Socks
• 2 Pairs of Sock Liners
• 3 Pairs of Hiking Socks
• 2 Pairs of Boxers
• Rain Jacket
• Fleece
• Hat
• Vibram Five-Fingers
• Hiking Boots

Toiletries

• Toilet Paper (that reminds me.. I'm also not looking forward to having to relieve myself on the open road.. )
• Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap
• Gold Bond Powder
• Deodorant
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste

Other Things

• Passport
• Pilgrim's Credential
• Backpack
• Rain Cover
• Duct Tape 
• First Aid Kit
• Head Lamp
• Game Boy
• Go Pro Video Camera
• Camera Charger
• Sleeping Bag
• Bed Bug Spray
• Compression Sack
• Water Bladder

Jerry's Packing List:

Clothes

• Hiking Boots
• 3 Pairs of Hiking Socks
• 3 Pairs of Liners
• Long Underwear
• 1 Pair of Hiking Pants
• 2 Thermal Shirts
• T-Shirt
• Polo
• Quarter Zip Shirt
• Parka
• Tilley Hat
• Fleece
• Shemagh
• Rain Jacket
• 3 Pairs of Boxers
• Vibram Five-Fingers
• Rain Pants

Toiletries

• Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap
• Mineral Crystal Rock Deodorant
• Comb
• Hair Gel
• Eye Meds
• Sunscreen
• Toilet Paper

Other Things

• Passport
• Pilgrim's Credential
• Tickets
• Money
• Backpack
• Rain Cover
• First Aid Kit
• bandaids
• advil
• Mesh Bag
• iPhone
• Charger
• European Plug Adaptor
• Headphones- beats by Dr. Dre