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Packing for the Camino

What goes in the backpack — and what stays home. Honest gear advice from the trail, with real weights instead of wishful thinking.

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A pilgrim's backpack and hiking gear laid out neatly before packing

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The complete guide

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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All guides in this topic

01
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
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03
What NOT to pack
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04
Camino first aid kit
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05
The Camino layering system
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06
Rain gear: poncho vs jacket
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07
The Camino Francés packing list
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Foot care

¡Buen Camino!