How to Pack for the Camino de Santiago | Post Packing List 2019

[@dgale1023]

super and clear tips to follow. I think this is among the best channels for packing up and basic help along the trail. Thank you

[@ChristinaBates408]

I appreciate that dave, thank you!

[@curtisdinman]

Good tip about Airplane mode, phones use sooo much power just negotiating signal, pinging, and background app data usage.

[@ctay122]

Loved your pre and post cmino videos. Wondering, maybe next time you could hook a caribiner on your water bottle and hook it to the front of your pack?

[@ChristinaBates408]

Thank you! Yeah, I could have probably done that. I'll be honest though, the weight and it swaying back and forth might have driven me nuts though, but who knows. Thanks for the tip! :-)

[@Angeliqued]

Thank you so much, Christina. I walked a few years ago and will walk again next year, but the next time I want to go super light weight. Your video is very helpfull on deciding what is realy necessary, like the poles. I will definitely bring them now.

[@ChristinaBates408]

Angelique d' Arnault Yeah the poles were critical for me! I’m glad you enjoyed this video. Good luck on your next Camino :-)

[@nanomashava]

Thanks a lot this has been helpful

[@ChristinaBates408]

You’re very welcome, glad you found it helpful!

[@TK-qu1ht]

Excellent videos!! Thanx.

[@DalesOutdoorAdventures]

Thanks for sharing, watched all your videos. I leave next week!

[@ChristinaBates408]

Thanks for watching, how exciting! Best of luck to you on your Camino! :-)

[@jennykimball4457]

Great, useful video! I've done Frances and I still got tips from you.

[@ChristinaBates408]

Thank you!!

[@kaveirinhaz]

Thanks for your tips! Planning on doing the Camino April 2020(Portuguese Way)! Started buying my gear and your advices are great!

[@ChristinaBates408]

kaveirinhaz I’m happy my tips and advice helped you. Best of luck on your Camino!!! :-)

[@batesncookadventures469]

Your videos were great! One question about if bringing the "warm" jacket was used?

[@ChristinaBates408]

I did end up using my jacket every day...you'll definitely want it in the early mornings & evenings. Also on days when the weather is rainy/cold or up in the mountains.

[@walkingthrulife2296]

Thank you! Some pretty good advice. Appreciated 👍

[@ChristinaBates408]

Thanks, Kevin, I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@adalimina]

Thank you so much for sharing this information!

[@ChristinaBates408]

Thanks for watching! :-)

[@brendaoquin]

Hugely helpful! Thank you!

[@ChristinaBates408]

Yay, happy to hear it! You’re very welcome!!

[@ruthbrennan6968]

Really helpful, thank you! I'm starting the Camino on April 1 next year. Interested to read you walked in your Keen sandals....did you wear socks with them? I love the idea of switching out hiking shoes with these or teva tirra's. I have to think of weight though as I'm hoping to use just a 30ltr backpack. Thanks again!

[@ChristinaBates408]

Hi Ruth, thanks I'm glad you found the video helpful. How exciting, you're going to love the Camino! Yes, I wore socks with my sandals and they were perfect. To be honest, I was worried about the weight too but I liked having two different options. I wish I would have gone with a lightweight walking shoe instead of the boots. The boots ended up being too heavy for my feet so I just shipped them back home and walked the rest of the way in my sandals and they were perfect. If I were to do it again, I'd bring a lightweight pair of walking shoes and a pair of walking sandals. That way you can alternate in between if you'd like plus you'll have more support in the evenings then just walking around in flip flops. I hope that helps, best of luck with your Camino! :-) Buen Camino!

[@ruthbrennan6968]

@@ChristinaBates408 Thank you! I'm going to learn from your experience and keep it all really light! :)

[@me-lg1yw]

I just watched the packing and post packing videos back to back. Thanks for doing these. I recently decided to do the Camino and of course Covid-19 will prevent this for some time. You covered all the important things in this post Camino video but 1 thing I was waiting to hear about didn't get mentioned. That is, how did the wool shirt do in the smell test compared to the poly quick dry. I hate those stinking poly clothes. You think they are clean but your body heat activates the baked-in stank. If my stinky clothes offend me, I'm sure they offend everyone around me.

[@ChristinaBates408]

Great question! Sorry, I forgot to mention that in my follow up video. The wool shirt actually held up pretty well compared to the poly quick dry and I would recommend it. I still sweat in it but it didn't smell as bad as the poly quick dry. I hope that helps. Best of luck!

[@TangerineHorizons]

Checking out my late 2021 packing review video straight from the Camino :)

[@jilllowry6235]

Aloha, I've watched so many videos over the last couple of years as I moved towards my own journey and I've kept a journal of all of the various ideas on packing to alburges, but you offered a few new ones which is always like finding an easter egg. I finally leave in April of 2020, most of my gear is purchased, still trying shoes but yes Keen is one of them. Also because I have minimal padding in my feet I'm also going with a Hoka One One shoe. Would you be so kind as to send me the names of the foot creams (I know they are in Spanish) so I can find the equivalent. Thanks again for your post review... I wish more people would do the second step of sharing :) Mahalo Nui

[@ChristinaBates408]

Of course, happy to share and help any way that I can. The two creams I bought in a pharmacy in Spain were called, Pedi Relax and Saltratos Crema de Pies (pies cansados). I hope that helps. Best of luck with your Camino and thanks for your comment :-) Buen Camino!