Travelling light

It's almost mandatory for anybody who goes hiking or does the Camino that they do a video or a blog post about what they packed in their backpack. So here's mine. This is everything I am wearing and taking with me. 

It all fits in one backpack and weighs 6kg, though a full water bottle will add an extra kilogram. 

The Camino is different to a wilderness hike where I've got to take everything I might ever need and for every contingency. But the Camino is a walk though towns, villages and cities, so there is plenty of opportunity to buy supplies, meaning I can err on the side of packing light. 

What am I bringing? The only extras I am bringing is a bluetooth keyboard so I can type easily for this blog. A journal. A kindle. Swimming goggles. There rest is just the basics. Two sets of clothes. Sandals to wear at night after walking all day. 

What am I not taking? A sleeping bag. All I'm taking is a sleep liner as it will be warm for at least the first couple of weeks. No jumper either. I've got a couple of super lightweight merino  tshirts which I always use for hiking, and I can wear both of these plus my rain jacket on a cooler evening, and again, if it does get cold in later September I can easily buy something. 

But I hope I don't need to. I enjoy travelling light. 







Comments

  1. Anonymous26 August 2024 at 01:54

    Such a great packer go you.Have an amazing time very jealous 🤣

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  2. Anonymous26 August 2024 at 15:01

    All the very best Fr. Jim. Very very jealous of you doing the Camino Santiago. Has been on my bucket list for 14 years :) I'll be following your blog! Oscar DSilva

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