Monday, 20 June 2016

Final thoughts

Gear list

Two water bottles - only one 1 litre would suffice
Pillow case - only need an old thin lightweight one
Sleeping bag liner - option to also use as pillow case
Thermals - just in case
Two pairs of long walking pants, easy wash, quick dry  - needed
One pair of shorts to sleep in - not required.
Two short sleeved shirts, easy wash, quick drying- one for hiking, one at night - needed.
One short sleeve light weight cotton shirt to sleep in ( personal preference).
Two hiking underwear, easy wash, quick dry - needed.
One cotton underwear to sleep in ( personal preference).
Lightweight jacket for cold nights - needed.
Poncho - needed, also doubles as ground sheet at break time.
Brimmed Hat - needed
Sunglasses
Gaiters - preference
Neck warmer - never used
Bandanna - used lots
Handkerchief - needed lots
Socks - took 4 pair - only need 2 quick drying.
Lightweight crocs or sandals, can double as lightweight second shoes.
Walking boots - I took an old pair of Salomon trail running shoes, for the amount of road walking I would recommend dark coloured runners with lots of underfoot padding.
Walking pole
GPS to log journey
Phone with Wise Pilgrim or Buen Camino app.
Camera - personal option.
Headphones - used often.
Bluetooth speaker  - used daily
Back up battery, chargers.
Leatherman
Toiletries all travel sizes - toothbrush - toothpaste - floss - mouthwash - shampoo - soap - deodorant - lip balm - sunscreen - cologne - hair brush (Face cream - moisturiser for Lynette)
Eye patches.
Ear plugs.
Tablet - used to watch TV shows - it was heavy, leave next time.
Kindle for guide - used kindle app on phone instead, so not required.
Lightweight blow up pillow.
Lightweight sit ons - foam padding
Water bottle straps - didn't use
Beanie - didn't use.
Clothes line - good use.
Toilet paper - didn't need.
Tissues - didn't need.
8 pegs - used on occasion.
First aid kit - mainly use needle, blister bandages, ibuprofen, strapping tape, knee braces, band aids, elastaplast, physio cream (Voltarin).
Sewing kit.
Berrocca - used daily.
Passports and Camino passports.
Sporks.
Plastic cup - didn't take but would have been handy.

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