WHAT TO TAKE

A RUCKSACK
Choose a comfortable, practical rucksack, which allows you to keep everything well organised. Travel light, your rucksack should weigh no more than 10% of your own body weight.

 

CLOTHES
Dress to suit the weather and the time of year
Convertible trousers
Cotton socks, always clean and dry
It is very important to wear the correct footwear, already well broken in, the correct size, and with non-slip soles
Flip-flops for the shower
Waterproof cape for the rain
Hat

PERSONAL CARE
Towel
Toilet bag
Nail clippers
First aid kit with disinfectant, scissors, plasters, cotton bandages, cream or plasters to avoid blisters, rubbing alcohol, anti-inflammatory cream, aspirin or Paracetamol, laxatives and anti-diarrhoea tablets.
Sun protection cream

USEFUL ITEMS
Water bottle
Walking stick(s)
Penknife
Pegs for hanging out clothes
Paper tissues
Camera
Mobile phone and charger
Notebook
Sleeping bag
Detergent
Ear plugs

 

DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION
ID card/Passport and medical card Pilgrim's credential Way of Saint James guidebook