I have no idea how, but after packing everything, my pack lost weight from my earlier shakedowns. Rex will share his pack and gear list in the next post. This one is all about me, me, me and what I couldn’t live without for our 57-day journey across Northern Spain.
My pack is the Gregory Jade 38L
Pack only weight is 2.8lb / 1.09kg.
Dry loaded weight 15.6lb / 7.08kg.
My fanny pack is a large Waterfly
Bag only weight is .25lb / .11kg
Dry loaded weight 2.6lb / 1.18kg
Below is everything I will be carrying with me.
My Packing List
Passport
Camino credential
Wallet (driver’s license, insurance card, credit cards x2)
Sleep sheet
Comforter
Toddler Pillowcase w/zipper
Puffy jacket (stuffed in pillowcase for nighttime and wearable if cold)
Eye mask
Earplugs
Shoes x3 (hiking shoes, hiking sandals, shower flip flops)
Convertible hiking pants x1 (pants, capris, shorts)
Hiking skirt x1
Shirts x3
Lightweight tee shirt dress x1 (for after shower, dinner, outings, and bed)
Light windbreaker x1
Rain jacket x1
Undergarments x3
Socks x3
Gloves
Baseball cap
Neck shade
Buff
Bandana
Arm covers
Hand covers
Medications x7 (original bottles required)
Salt tablets
Shampoo/Body/Laundry bar soap
Toothpaste/Toothbrush
Sunscreen
Vaseline
Facial moisturizer
Lip balm
Trekking poles
Cell phone
Battery pack and cable
Earphones
Selfie mount
Sunglasses
Eyeglasses (w/printed prescription for replacement if needed)
Pack rain cover
Knee braces
Headlamp
Spade, TP, wipes, Emergency Toilet kit, and pee towel
Bath towel
Collapsible water bottle x1
Water tube
Umbrella
Black large trash bag
Small tarp
Handheld fan
Lacrosse ball
Stuff sacks x2
Carabiners x5
Sentimental items (coin, rock, key, dragonfly necklace, lip color, and donkey)
The list was so long and once laid out I didn’t think it would all fit. Then once cinched, scrunched, and stuffed everything went in. I even had a little room to spare.
My total pack and gear weight comes in at 18.2lb / 8.26kg dry (without water or food items I will add along the way). Not bad. Now, it’s time for some more shakedowns.
Only 50 more days!
Question:
What comfort item would you refuse to travel without?
Oh man, this is so hard. I’d say my Apple Watch for sure. I don’t know how you whittle it down. I’m so excited to see how your trip goes!
Solar panel for hiking to charge your phone