Revising the packing list is an ongoing job. My pack weighs under 12 lbs. without water.

The rule of thumb for packing  is to carry no more than 10 per cent of your body weight. If you THINK YOU MIGHT need it, don’t bring it; if you KNOW YOU WILL, bring it. You can always buy things along the way if need be.

WEAR
Lightweight, wicking sun shirt
Lightweight pants (light stretch, good pockets, and quick dry)
Sports bra
Undies
Injinji liner socks
Merino wool socks
Lightweight hiking shoes with well cushioned insoles
Buff
Sunglasses
Hiking poles
Sun hat
Money belt

PACK
Lightweight, wicking sun shirt
Lightweight pants (light stretch, good pockets, and quick dry)
Sports bra
Undies (2)
Merino wool socks (2)
Sleep shirt
Sleep leggings
Lightweight fleece
Ultralight rain poncho
Lightweight waterproof slip-on sandals

ALL CLOTHING

TOILETRIES (in bag with hook to hang in shower) KEEP EVERYTHING TINY!
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Dental floss
Soap (Neutrogena)
“Lush” solid shampoo
Sunscreen
Lip balm
Razor
Nail clippers/file
Hairbrush or comb
Hand cream
Moisturizer
Eye drops
Medications
Tissues
Toilet paper (flattened in baggie)
First aid supplies: Moleskin, sheeps wool, KT tape and a few bandages, needle and thread for treating blisters, Few Ibuprofen, anti-inflammatory cream, small folding scissors, hand sanitizer for sanitizing needle as well as cleaning hands

ELECTRONICS
Phone
Charging cable
Compact wall charger
Converter for EU plugs

IMPORTANT ITEMS
Passport
Credit/debit cards
Some cash
Credential (pilgrim passport) in baggie
Wallet
Travel insurance info

BACKPACK GEAR
Scallop shell (symbol of St. James) 
Lightweight dry bags
Ziplock bags
Collapsible water bottle (2)
Quick-dry towel
True Earth detergent strips
Sleep sheet
Few safety pins

Clockwise from 12 o’clock: Personal cross body bag, Platypus hydration system, hidden copy of passports, etc., light sleeping bag, bag of clothes, sandals, rain poncho, sunhat, sunglasses, toiletries, day pack with bag of liquids and miscellaneous items needed for travel, scallop shell (symbol of St. James), hiking poles.

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Home made light sleeping bag made with silk sleeping bag liner and light weight quilted throw.