Packing

Suggested Packing List:

• Wear treated wicking clothes.

• Plan on washing a few things out along the way.

• Good boots (you’ll want to put at least 100 miles on your boots prior to starting the pilgrimage)

• Clothes (not counting what you’re wearing on any given day)

  • 1 pair of pants

  • 3 shirts

  • a rain jacket (lots of options regarding the best kind of rain jacket based on what are your priorities — lightweight vs. protection)

  • 3-4 pair underwear

  • 3-4 pair wool socks

  • 2-3 pair silk sock liners

  • a very light sandal for night wear

  • headband, buff, or hankies

  • cap/hat

  • sunglasses

• Personal items

  • passport

  • credit card (call bank prior)

  • cash

  • Camino Credential (provided by Vox)

  • music

  • journal and pen

• Survival Items

  • at least 2 liters water - bottle or bladder

  • snacks

  • blister kit (lots of options - don’t go small here!)

  • first aid kit

  • rain cover for your pack

  • small flash light

  • sunscreen

  • insect repellent

  • Camino App (such as Camino Ninja)

• Toiletries and Medications

• Electronics (as needed)

  • e-reader or book

  • cell phone

  • tablet

  • chargers

  • portable battery

  • Type F power plug adapter

• Optional

  • walking stick[s]

  • gloves

  • insulation layer (stuffable down vests might be a good option)

  • extra ziplock bags

Weather

June/July is summer and peak season on the Camino. All reports suggest it is very hot walking the Camino in summertime. Make certain you have enough water and are consistently drinking water as you walk. (Also, you’ll want to make a choice regarding pants vs. shorts. Many hiking pants zip off at the calf offering you the best of both worlds!)

Here’s a great article from REI on Hot Weather Hiking.

Average temperatures on the Camino in Summer:

• The French Way: 59F to 82F - but this will feel hotter than you expect!

What is the performance attire?

• Vox Peregrini wears our hiking attire and boots for performance. No need to bring anything extra!

To disconnect or stay connected?

• We keep the Vox facebook page active throughout the pilgrimage - so if you want to completely disconnect, your loved ones will be able to follow you without you needing to turn on your phone. However, there are multiple places with wifi access and international cell phone rates are becoming more and more affordable. You can also use apps like TrackMyTour that are built specifically for this kind of experience.