Well I had to accept the situation and let common sense prevail. I made a packing list of the things that I knew were essential and by process of elimination and an awful lot of deliberation I got my rucksack packed and by the end had it down to a fine art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I quickly learned that doubling up on things\nmeans doubling up on weight and I had a target of 6 kgs maximum (\u2018lean\u2019 weight\nbefore water) \u2018Dual function\u2019 item was the catchphrase as you\u2019ll see below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Essentials – The Camino Packing list<\/h2>\n\n\n\n- Walking boots\/shoes (well-worn\nin)<\/li>
- Socks (good quality)<\/li>
- Rucksack (& bumbag)<\/li>
- Tee shirts<\/li>
- Underwear<\/li>
- Shorts \/walking trousers<\/li>
- Lightweight fleece<\/li>
- Raincoat \/ Poncho<\/li>
- Flip flops<\/li>
- First Aid Kit (compeed, anti\n-chaff cream, ibuprofen)<\/li>
- Walking poles (for me\nthey\u2019re essential but it really depends)<\/li>
- Hat\/buff <\/li>
- Sunglasses<\/li>
- Toiletries<\/li>
- Water bottles<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Note: This is far from a complete list e.g. there are many\nsmall items like headtorch for those early morning starts, earplugs, sun creams\netc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n![\"woman](\"https:\/\/01.wibble.space\/mountainwaysireland-com\/2019\/09\/Woman-blue-poncho-camino-768x1024.jpg\")
You need to be prepared …<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"Woman](\"https:\/\/01.wibble.space\/mountainwaysireland-com\/2019\/09\/woman-sunhat-rucksack-camino-612x1024.jpg\")
For all weather on the Camino<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n The rule of 3!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I found that 3 of everything was enough in terms of clothes. Each day\nwhen we finished our walk, we washed what we had worn that day (usually by\nhand), and we had a fresh change of clothes and a spare set in the bag. It also\nmeans that if you don\u2019t manage to get your clothes totally dry that evening\nthen you have a fall back. There are washing facilities (of sorts) in almost\nevery Albergue and usually a clothesline or somewhere to dry things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tip! A few carabiners, shock chord or something that will\nallow you hang damp clothes from the back of your rucksack as you walk is also\na good idea, it’s a common sight on the Camino!<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Woman](\"https:\/\/01.wibble.space\/mountainwaysireland-com\/2019\/09\/woman-camino-fleece-hoody-1024x629.jpg\")
A lightweight fleece is a must for those chilly early morning starts even in the high summer <\/strong> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWalking on the Camino<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\nA hat is essential especially if you are walking in summer ,and I found the buff a great thing to have as well ,it\u2019s very versatile as you can use it several ways ( multi-function ?<\/strong>) , you can wear it around your neck or your wrist ,I wore mine as a headband most days alternating between it and my hat. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n![\"table](\"https:\/\/01.wibble.space\/mountainwaysireland-com\/2019\/09\/table-beer-hat-camino.-1024x629.jpg\")
Dual function Item….<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"table](\"https:\/\/01.wibble.space\/mountainwaysireland-com\/2019\/09\/table-phone-hat-camino-1024x629.jpg\")
A hat with a purpose.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n A wide brimmed sun hat can be so useful on the Camino in warding off the sun and not only from your head, ?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nTOP TIP!<\/strong> I found flip flops were a must, light and easy to carry. It\u2019s a good idea to take your shoes and socks off and rest your feet at every opportunity, so the flip flops were handy just to slip your feet into outside a bar as soon as you sit down. That way everything gets a chance to air and dry as you go inside to maybe stamp your pilgrim passport and of course try a nice cool cerveza. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"woman](\"https:\/\/01.wibble.space\/mountainwaysireland-com\/2019\/09\/woman-resting-feet-bench-camino-1024x629.jpg\")
This feels so good.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Again, flip flops are also really handy in the evenings and if you opt for a quality pair then you may even be able to walk in them for some sections. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n What to wear in the evenings? <\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n One thing I realised is that The Camino is very relaxed and casual, no one dresses up in the evenings. In fact, I felt a bit overdressed on some occasions as I had brought a couple of lightweight dresses, which were just really not the style people chose to go for in the evenings, so they were quickly banished to the bottom of the rucksack. I recommend shorts, three-quarter length trousers and t-shirts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Toiletries <\/strong> on the Camino packing list<\/h2>\n\n\n\nToiletries can be heavy, and I was conscious of keeping the weight down in my bag, so\u2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tip!<\/strong> I bought the little travel size bottles of shower gel, shampoo and deodorant and when they ran out, I just bought what I needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThere are shops and pharmacies in almost every town or village along the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I did try some of the soaps that are multi-function but just found them too harsh for washing my hair so on this occasion it’s worth the extra weight, just about?. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make-up on the Camino<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tip! For all the makeup lovers, or even people like me\nwho find going bare-faced a little too daunting, here\u2019s a little tip: I brought\na mini tube of tinted moisturiser which doubled up as foundation and the\nbronzing powder I had also doubled as eye shadow. So, I survived for 2 weeks without\nmy beloved vanity case full of makeup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What about my hair? <\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n Also, like most ladies I know, when it comes to hair styling ,we all have at least 5 different hair brushes each with their own use ,so again I had to narrow my choice down to one ,I brought one that I thought would be good for drying and styling my hair ,again I found that most evenings I just washed my hair and tied it back in a pony tail. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"woman](\"https:\/\/01.wibble.space\/mountainwaysireland-com\/2019\/09\/woman-scarf-camino-1024x629.jpg\")
No time to do the hair this morning<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n If all else fails on a bad hair day this lady has it sorted.<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\nShe passed me on the \u2018Meseta\u2019 and if you look carefully, you\u2019ll also notice that she\u2019s carrying her back – pack up front!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How do I fit it all into my rucksack? <\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"man](\"https:\/\/01.wibble.space\/mountainwaysireland-com\/2019\/09\/man-big-rucksack-camino-1024x629.jpg\")
Definitely not like this!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nI would really recommend trying to keep some sort of a structure to your rucksack. Space in your rucksack really can be tricky and just knowing where to put your hand on things without having to pull everything out is great, so I sort of had everything in its own little compartment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In order to do this, I used a number of smaller lightweight dry bags; different colours really help. So now we’re really progressing,we actually have a colour coded packing list for the Camino!On a serious note,this is actually something that I do even when packing for a day hike at home. Check out Brian\u2019s earlier blog, <\/strong>What\u2019s in my rucksack?<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"woman](\"https:\/\/01.wibble.space\/mountainwaysireland-com\/2019\/09\/woman-walking-rucksack-Camino-1024x629.jpg\")
A well packed and balanced Back Pack should sit comfortably so that you forget its there-almost!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nDon\u2019t panic ladies, coming soon in my next blog, <\/strong> Camino packing l<\/a><\/font><\/u>ist for ladies part 2<\/a> , I will explain how to do it a different and better way, You\u2019ll find out what it\u2019s like to book with a company like Mountain Ways Ireland<\/strong><\/a> and experience a bit of luxury along the way! <\/p>\n\n\n\nLuxury yes, but I can assure you, that none of the fantastic walking experience on The Camino is lost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why not give it a go, watch this space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Escape \u2013 Embrace -Enjoy ! <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Buen Camino, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
By Lorraine Hoey <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Note: This is far from a complete list e.g. there are many\nsmall items like headtorch for those early morning starts, earplugs, sun creams\netc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I found that 3 of everything was enough in terms of clothes. Each day\nwhen we finished our walk, we washed what we had worn that day (usually by\nhand), and we had a fresh change of clothes and a spare set in the bag. It also\nmeans that if you don\u2019t manage to get your clothes totally dry that evening\nthen you have a fall back. There are washing facilities (of sorts) in almost\nevery Albergue and usually a clothesline or somewhere to dry things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tip! A few carabiners, shock chord or something that will\nallow you hang damp clothes from the back of your rucksack as you walk is also\na good idea, it’s a common sight on the Camino!<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n\nA hat is essential especially if you are walking in summer ,and I found the buff a great thing to have as well ,it\u2019s very versatile as you can use it several ways ( multi-function ?<\/strong>) , you can wear it around your neck or your wrist ,I wore mine as a headband most days alternating between it and my hat. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n TOP TIP!<\/strong> I found flip flops were a must, light and easy to carry. It\u2019s a good idea to take your shoes and socks off and rest your feet at every opportunity, so the flip flops were handy just to slip your feet into outside a bar as soon as you sit down. That way everything gets a chance to air and dry as you go inside to maybe stamp your pilgrim passport and of course try a nice cool cerveza. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Again, flip flops are also really handy in the evenings and if you opt for a quality pair then you may even be able to walk in them for some sections. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n One thing I realised is that The Camino is very relaxed and casual, no one dresses up in the evenings. In fact, I felt a bit overdressed on some occasions as I had brought a couple of lightweight dresses, which were just really not the style people chose to go for in the evenings, so they were quickly banished to the bottom of the rucksack. I recommend shorts, three-quarter length trousers and t-shirts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Toiletries can be heavy, and I was conscious of keeping the weight down in my bag, so\u2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tip!<\/strong> I bought the little travel size bottles of shower gel, shampoo and deodorant and when they ran out, I just bought what I needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are shops and pharmacies in almost every town or village along the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I did try some of the soaps that are multi-function but just found them too harsh for washing my hair so on this occasion it’s worth the extra weight, just about?. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tip! For all the makeup lovers, or even people like me\nwho find going bare-faced a little too daunting, here\u2019s a little tip: I brought\na mini tube of tinted moisturiser which doubled up as foundation and the\nbronzing powder I had also doubled as eye shadow. So, I survived for 2 weeks without\nmy beloved vanity case full of makeup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, like most ladies I know, when it comes to hair styling ,we all have at least 5 different hair brushes each with their own use ,so again I had to narrow my choice down to one ,I brought one that I thought would be good for drying and styling my hair ,again I found that most evenings I just washed my hair and tied it back in a pony tail. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n She passed me on the \u2018Meseta\u2019 and if you look carefully, you\u2019ll also notice that she\u2019s carrying her back – pack up front!<\/p>\n\n\n\n I would really recommend trying to keep some sort of a structure to your rucksack. Space in your rucksack really can be tricky and just knowing where to put your hand on things without having to pull everything out is great, so I sort of had everything in its own little compartment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In order to do this, I used a number of smaller lightweight dry bags; different colours really help. So now we’re really progressing,we actually have a colour coded packing list for the Camino!On a serious note,this is actually something that I do even when packing for a day hike at home. Check out Brian\u2019s earlier blog, <\/strong>What\u2019s in my rucksack?<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t panic ladies, coming soon in my next blog, <\/strong> Camino packing l<\/a><\/font><\/u>ist for ladies part 2<\/a> , I will explain how to do it a different and better way, You\u2019ll find out what it\u2019s like to book with a company like Mountain Ways Ireland<\/strong><\/a> and experience a bit of luxury along the way! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Luxury yes, but I can assure you, that none of the fantastic walking experience on The Camino is lost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Why not give it a go, watch this space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Buen Camino, <\/p>\n\n\n\n By Lorraine Hoey <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I don\u2019t know about you, but when I am packing my bag for holidays I am one of those everything[…]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1471,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15,16,17],"tags":[20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27],"class_list":["post-1306","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-tips","category-self-guided","tag-packing-list","tag-camino","tag-walking","tag-ladies","tag-women","tag-camino-de-santiago","tag-essentials","tag-walking-holiday"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n The rule of 3!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Walking on the Camino<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A wide brimmed sun hat can be so useful on the Camino in warding off the sun and not only from your head, ?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
What to wear in the evenings? <\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Toiletries <\/strong> on the Camino packing list<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Make-up on the Camino<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What about my hair? <\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If all else fails on a bad hair day this lady has it sorted.<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
How do I fit it all into my rucksack? <\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Escape \u2013 Embrace -Enjoy ! <\/h2>\n\n\n\n