I imagine most people would walk the Frances at least a week shorter than the time it took you, thus saving a lot of money on food and accommodation. I personally only spend about €30 a day, even less on my last one in Portugal as I'd started on the Carnivore diet and so didn't need to eat more than twice a day and didn't waste money on foods high on carbs. One expense you didn't encounter but others may, especially on the Frances apparently, is the cost of luggage transportation. I've never used it so I don't know how much it costs but I know a lot of people do, especially if injured. Enjoyed the video 👍.

I walked SJPDP TO Santiago June / July last year and I averaged €70 per day for all expenses (food, drink, accomodation, things like a sleeping bag liner, plasters etc). I stayed in private rooms every 3-4 nights, when I could get one in the €25-35 range. All of the private rooms I stayed in felt like 5 star hotels, with a private bathroom😂 some of the albergues were wonderful experiences, but I also loved having space every few days to sort my stuff out, do some admin (I had to do my New Zealand taxes while there), etc. Prices had gone up considerably from the prices listed in the Camino app I used (Buen Camino which I highly recommend). You can cut costs a lot by buying snacks in supermarkets, breakfast in local bars (the ones catering to pilgrims are way more expensive), and eat / stay in albergues.

Summer 2024 I did it on 35 euros a day I Don’t drink coffee, l stayed only in albergues, lots of grocery store food, Used my osprey talon 22L that a wear to work everyday, … averaged 25km a day Shortest day 8km , longest day 33km

Oh you're just about to start talking about blister care, and I see you have the URU package!! that australian hiker wool is nice stuff

Speaking of towels for hiking, have you seen the Swedish dishcloths? They come in a pack of like ten for ten bucks, and people really like them. I am not sold on them yet, but got some to test out.

Hi. Do you use cash or credit card or scan to pay for things?

What’s your success rate of having your trekking poles make it through TSA security? Worried about them being taken away based on what Ive read. Thank you so much for your videos they are super informative!

Thank you for posting this! I’m hiking the W trek in Patagonia at the end of January/ beginning of February. We will be spending 14 days in Patagonia. This will be my first big hiking trip so I’m a bit nervous about what to pack, but your video has been very helpful and informative!

Hi again! Thanks for the videos--I think they are the most helpful ones I've come across! I'm wondering if you ended up using the latex "over gloves" and the extra rain poncho that you mentioned in your previous video? thanks!

Hi! Great video. We are going to be staying in Refugios for four nights. Do you still recommend the sleeping bag liner, or are the refugio beds warm enough? Thanks!

Thank you for this video! I was just wondering some weels ago what it would cost doing the Camino Frances! If you like, you can also wath my videos about the Caminos in Central Europe (Germany, Austria, South Tyrolia) on my channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5OYYZ2siraJiJIsi=RnfenSWu8pVvd8UA All videos have subtitles in 8 languages including English ;-) Best regards Jimmy

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Great content! Please keep making more videos

Not bad! I was there 2019 and going back this end of February where did you exchange your dollar to Euro?

What were your travel dates?

Hi Melanie, its Steve from UK. I had the pleasure of meeting you once walking just after Estelle early in the walk. Love your vlog. What a fantastic trip and met amazing people who will be friends for life. Miss it massively.

The daily amount spent on the Camino looks very similar to my experience in 2024. The most expensive day was the last day due to nice hotel, nice meals and souvenirs ;-)

Top tip. Share washing machine/tumble drier space to keep costs really low; you can probably split the cost between 3 or 4 pilgrims (You simply don't have enough clothes with you to need a machine to yourselves.) Also a great bonding experience . . . 'Who's are these? . . .' Is a very effective icebreaker😂

This is a great breakdown! Your friend you bought the birthday cake for must be very lucky! 😍

Pretty good video. Efficient and little time is wasted on the introduction. Keep it up. I’ve watched Camino videos a yea ago, but you showed up on my feed without clickbait. Congratulations on a great video.

I can’t wait to hike Tour du Mont Blanc with you this year!! 😊

This is awesome, thank you for the breakdown. Very surprised at your total amount spent. I thought it would be a lot more.

Thank you! Some sites recommend gaiters, water proof gloves and water proof pants. I'm hiking in February and I'm skeptical. Any thoughts on those items?

How did I not see this video?! I miss walking with you 😭

Super helpful video post. On the sleeping bag liner you linked, do you have the regular, fleece or extreme? Do you have strong thoughts on which one is better?

Hi! We just finished our W Trek (January) and we want to thank you for this very informative video. We pretty much followed your advice and our packs averaged 8-8.5kg which made them manageable for the trek. :) 1 T Shirt and 1 long sleeve quick dry was great advice! I wore my long thermal leggings under my softshell up to the towers but that was too hot for January.

_I am going to hike the W-Trek in Patagonia for the FOURTH time!_ Ok, Miss Moneybags.

Hii thanks for making this video! What massage ball do you have? I think I will definitely need one of these for my hike!

Your video is so helpful !

what do you do for work that allows you to go on these hikes?

Thank you for such an informative video. I would like to see the clothes fit into that cube and see how you pack the backpack. I'm always curious about that part as well.

Thank you for posting this! I'm planning for the W Trek in November, and this is hands down the most informative video I have come across. Did you pack rain pants?

Great tips!

Thank you so much! This is actually super useful video… I’m going in January and I’m more convinced that I need to even bring less stuff than I had planned to.

Thank you so much for sharing ❤❤❤ I am thinking of bringing beef jerky as well, just wondering whether you need to take them out or declare when going through the custom in the airport

Very helpful video! I'm doing the O trek in March. What are your thoughts on wearing gaiters? Also, what style of Brooks do you have? I wear LA Sportiva trail runners and am thinking about making a switch. Thanks!

Thanks for sharing your experience! It is great to hear from a lady's perspective as my wife and I are preparing for the W trek this coming February (and I want to make sure we both have a great experience in harsher conditions/weather than we're used to. I was wondering u have any additional tips for hiking around February from your previous trips, and also what +degF rating is your sleeping bag liner? Our sleeping bags are rated with a lower limit of 30degF, but still thinking to get a liner for that extra warmth. Thank you so much,

Here is our post gear review! We talk about everything we needed and things we didn’t use on our trek. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYXSYpVrnt2mebc 0:13

I love this! Looking forward to the follow-up video. We are going in March!

Super helpful video, especially combined with first one. Much, much appreciated as I am getting ready for my first Camino. Cheers!

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Very thorough. I like to hear the brands of each item particularly. Looking forward to to your post gear review. Enjoy yourself.😊❤

Do you use your 48L pack as a carryon as well?

Thank you for this!! So helpful! I’m going to make it there one day

Did you have any issues with bed bugs? If so, any tips?

I was hoping you'd say you were a "buff buff" 😂

The electrolytes packets your friend had sound like LMNT packets!

Great job. Recommend Buen Camino app highly instead of a guide book and little pink Himalayan salt packets for electrolytes.

I walked PCT trail 3 times... each time my backpack weighed like 50 lbs. 😅 ... Thinking about the Camino... I yhink my backpack would weigh the same..

Great Info Mel - thanks for sharing