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Essential Packing Guide for the Camino de Santiago

Master the art of packing light for your Camino journey with our expert checklist. Discover what to bring, what to leave behind, and how to organise your backpack for comfort and efficiency on Spain's most iconic pilgrimage route.

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December 22, 20161 minUpdated May 27, 2026
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Essential Packing Guide for the Camino de Santiago

Packing your backpack for the Camino de Santiago is simpler than you think, just follow a few tips and you're good to go.

First of all, the backpack must have a maximum capacity of 40 litres. There's no need for oversized backpacks: firstly because you don't need them, and secondly because you'll tend to fill them with useless stuff you'll want to get rid of at the first opportunity.

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