I know you shouldn't say but mine is probably my phone. It is much more that a phone..... it is a sat nav, a guide, a book to read, music to play, a flashlight, a translator, a way of storing all my documents, and most of all a way of communicating with my loved ones and potential places to stay. Buen Camino.
The problem isn’t a phone, the problem is being on the phone while making the Camino… but if one can manage that common issue, I dont see the problem of having a phone with you !
In combination: The cream for my feets, Darntough Merino socks (PCT-Edition 😊), Hoka Speedgoat 5, Leukotape classic (for Blister-prevention). For the Meseta, my UV 50-umbrella will also be important. Very useful concerning electronics: A 2m USB-cable for the charger. Greets from Cirauqui, actually hiking CF.
This year it was my first camino and the only true mistake I did was to save on my backpack. Don't. If you can, go to a specialised shop and get fitted. Aside from that, in order of importance: 1. Trail running shoes and 5-finger socks (I used Topo MT-5 on the Frances section and Salomon Thundercross on the Salvador and Primitivo because the trail is more technical and there's some mud here and there). Flip-flops for showering/hanging around. Lightweight and practical. 2. Baseball cap with neck shade combined with sunglasses (both from decathlon) or alternatively, a hiking hat with a lace. 3. White longsleeve shirt (got it on Temu for a few euros) and modular hiking pants. A pair of shorts that can also be used as swimming suit and technical running shirts (the cheap ones do the job well. I recommend white/beige because they absorb the least amount of heat from the sun compared to other colours) 4. Fanny pack for quick and ease access to credential/wallet/phone/pocket torch (also from decathlon) and for hanging around. 5. A lightweight windstopper to wear in the early morning/high up in the mountains if you feel cold walking in 15°C. Useless gear (IMHO) Gore-tex shoes or hiking boots (too heavy, not very breathable) Sleeping bag (a liner is more than enough in the summer) Rain poncho and gore-tex jackets (get a cheap, disposable one instead just in case. Aside from sections on the primitivo it doesn't really rain much in the summer and even if you do get a bit wet, you don't risk hypothermia for sure. Optional: Hiking poles if you're not well-prepared for steep ascents/descents. I'm a trail runner so I didn't really need those.
Channel makes an important point. Along with shoes that fit your own feet well, compression socks were most important for me. When I started the Camino Frances in SJPP, swollen lower legs knocked me off the Camino after about two weeks. I went back six months later to finish, with compression socks, and that made all the difference. I have Injinji compression socks, but unfortunately last time I looked Injinji wasn't making them anymore. Injinji Boot might work?
@@raymond5815 injinji makes what they call Cargo socks. They are like compression socks. They are amazing. Had 3 pair with me in combination with Altra Lone Peak 7. I am glad to say I went from SJPDP to Santiago through super heat and rain without blisters.
we used injinji toe socks, not compression ones. they were really good however for warmer season we choose different brand, smart wool and their merino running socks!
I’m on the CF now and used poles for the first time. They are saving my legs, knees and making me faster. And my goal is to have aching arms at the end of the day, which means for me that my arms took some load from my feet and legs. So, for me, they become an essential piece of gear.
According to you, which piece of equipment is the most important on the Camino and other long-distance walks?
Camino big 3 - backpack , shoes & socks ;)
I know you shouldn't say but mine is probably my phone. It is much more that a phone..... it is a sat nav, a guide, a book to read, music to play, a flashlight, a translator, a way of storing all my documents, and most of all a way of communicating with my loved ones and potential places to stay. Buen Camino.
Absolutely right, without our phones, we would have to carry some other and heavier stuff.
It is probable the most convenient and versatile gear!
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The problem isn’t a phone, the problem is being on the phone while making the Camino… but if one can manage that common issue, I dont see the problem of having a phone with you !
In combination: The cream for my feets, Darntough Merino socks (PCT-Edition 😊), Hoka Speedgoat 5, Leukotape classic (for Blister-prevention).
For the Meseta, my UV 50-umbrella will also be important.
Very useful concerning electronics: A 2m USB-cable for the charger.
Greets from Cirauqui, actually hiking CF.
Thanks for sharing! Great! How is CF??
This year it was my first camino and the only true mistake I did was to save on my backpack. Don't. If you can, go to a specialised shop and get fitted. Aside from that, in order of importance:
1. Trail running shoes and 5-finger socks (I used Topo MT-5 on the Frances section and Salomon Thundercross on the Salvador and Primitivo because the trail is more technical and there's some mud here and there). Flip-flops for showering/hanging around. Lightweight and practical.
2. Baseball cap with neck shade combined with sunglasses (both from decathlon) or alternatively, a hiking hat with a lace.
3. White longsleeve shirt (got it on Temu for a few euros) and modular hiking pants. A pair of shorts that can also be used as swimming suit and technical running shirts (the cheap ones do the job well. I recommend white/beige because they absorb the least amount of heat from the sun compared to other colours)
4. Fanny pack for quick and ease access to credential/wallet/phone/pocket torch (also from decathlon) and for hanging around.
5. A lightweight windstopper to wear in the early morning/high up in the mountains if you feel cold walking in 15°C.
Useless gear (IMHO)
Gore-tex shoes or hiking boots (too heavy, not very breathable)
Sleeping bag (a liner is more than enough in the summer)
Rain poncho and gore-tex jackets (get a cheap, disposable one instead just in case. Aside from sections on the primitivo it doesn't really rain much in the summer and even if you do get a bit wet, you don't risk hypothermia for sure.
Optional:
Hiking poles if you're not well-prepared for steep ascents/descents. I'm a trail runner so I didn't really need those.
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Channel makes an important point. Along with shoes that fit your own feet well, compression socks were most important for me. When I started the Camino Frances in SJPP, swollen lower legs knocked me off the Camino after about two weeks. I went back six months later to finish, with compression socks, and that made all the difference. I have Injinji compression socks, but unfortunately last time I looked Injinji wasn't making them anymore. Injinji Boot might work?
@@raymond5815 injinji makes what they call Cargo socks. They are like compression socks. They are amazing. Had 3 pair with me in combination with Altra Lone Peak 7. I am glad to say I went from SJPDP to Santiago through super heat and rain without blisters.
we used injinji toe socks, not compression ones. they were really good however for warmer season we choose different brand, smart wool and their merino running socks!
It sounds like sandals are becoming more popular on the Camino, or was that just an accident of who you talked to for this video?
Sandals were becoming more popular on the Camino. Weather dependent obviously.
Majority is using the trail runners, than hiking shoes and then sandals… from what we saw! Summer is obviously the time for sandals (hiking sandals)
I wonder how important it is to carry walking poles.
They help tremendously, if you know how to use them. If not, you will simply forget them in the first stop :)
I’m on the CF now and used poles for the first time. They are saving my legs, knees and making me faster. And my goal is to have aching arms at the end of the day, which means for me that my arms took some load from my feet and legs.
So, for me, they become an essential piece of gear.
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