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The complete Camino packing list (with weights)
Everything you carry, in honest detail — what works, what doesn't, what to leave at home.
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Boots vs trail runners
Boots or trail runners for the 800 km Camino Francés? Get an evidence-based verdict, spec table, and rain playbook. Choose your pair with confidence.
- 02
Backpack sizing & the 10% rule
Pick a Camino backpack size and pack weight target in kilograms by body weight and torso length. Use the table to choose yours in under two minutes.
- 03
What NOT to pack
The 15 items first-time Camino pilgrims most regret packing, ranked by how often they get mailed home in week one. Cut 2–4 kg before you fly.
- 04Coming soon
Camino first aid kit
- 05Coming soon
The Camino layering system
- 06Coming soon
Rain gear: poncho vs jacket
- 07Coming soon
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