054 - Packing list for walking trips
We just came off of the Camino de Santiago de Compostela and wanted to share our packing list.
A few listeners, Christopher and Kyotokat in particular, have recently asked us about packing lists, brands and models and details on precisely what we carry. This is a beginning!
As well as listing the equipment we comment on their uses, strengths and weaknesses.
It should be noted that the things discussed in this show and listed below is our walking list: for hiking, not general travel. There’s a focus on lightweight over style or comfort — the whole kit weighs in at 14kg including water and some food.
When packing to walk we recommend a target weight of 10-15% of your body weight. We are always aiming for the 10% mark which makes hiking much more enjoyable.
You can also download this Packing List for Walking as a pdf file.
Packing list for walking
Craig’s kit:
Pack: 50lt + Berghaus Anteus 45+8lt.
Packcover for flights
Undies - Boxer shorts x 3
Polypropylene trousers and long-sleeved top
Cotton t-shirts x2
Mamut walking trousers (zip off to shorts)
Swimming trunks
Meindl walking shoes
Smartwool hiking socks - medium cushion x2 (buy on Amazon.com)
Vibram FiveFingers
Sunglasses
Waterproof over-trousers from Millets
Jacket inner shell - Mountain Hardwear Xenon (buy on Amazon.com)
Jacket outer shell - Windproof from Kathmandu
Beanie
Gloves
Fizan Trekking pole (buy on Amazon.com)
Linda’s kit:
Pack: Katmandu 20Lt daypack
Undies - plain thin cotton x 5
Bras - my most comfortable at the time. One sports bra, one normal.
Socks - 3x thin ones from C&A with reinforced soles and heels.
Socks - 2x walking socks from Millets.
T-shirts from sports shops x2 - 1x Kathmandu and 1x Craghopper.
Walking trousers x1
Waterproof trousers x1
Rain coat x1
Lowa boots from Intersport with new insoles.
Jandals. Cheap and nasty
Thermal underwear longjohns
Thermal tops x2 - 1x polypropylene, 1x merino wool with turtleneck
Fleece top
A thin scarf from turkey
Sun hat
Gloves
Fine Dining
Sporks x2 - Light my fire (buy on Amazon.com)
Orikaso Flatworld dinnerware (buy on Amazon.com)
Victrinox Picnicker pocket knife (buy on Amazon.com)
Platypus x2 - 2Lt capacity + piping (buy on Amazon.com)
Tea towel
Daily food plus emergency snacks
First aid and toiletries
Plasters
Bandage
Paracetamol
Ibuprofen
Diarhorrea tablets
Water purification tablets
Needle and thread
Antiseptic cream
Cleaning wipes
Scissors
Nail clippers
Eye drops
Medical tape
Hand sanitiser
Moisturiser
Mini soap x2
Shampoo - Head and shoulders 2in1
Comb
Lip balm
Toothpaste and toothbrushes
Dental floss
Deodorant
Glasses, cases, contacts and solution
Sanitary pads
Sleeping
Sleeping bags x2 - cheap deal from Millets
Earplugs
Entertainment
Playing cards
Magnetic chess set
Notebook, pens x2
Camera - Pentax Optio W30 (buy on Amazon.com)
Spare battery and charger (buy on Amazon.com)
Joby gorillapod (buy on Amazon.com)
Usb stick/SD card reader
Sundry
Towels x2 - Kathmandu and Lifeventure
Emergency blankets - silver foil sheets
Cell phone but no charger
Lots of plastic zip-lock bags
Torch - Maglight AA (buy on Amazon.com)
Passports
Credit cards and cash
Security belt
Guidebook - Confraternity of St James
Phrasebook - Lonely Planet Fast Talk Spanish (buy on Amazon.com)
Other notes
We’d like to thank listener Christopher for recommending Smartwool socks and for pointing us towards Kiva: a micro-enterprise foundation/charity.
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