There is a Pilgrim Supplies Shop
selling Scallop Shell items as well as Christian Jewellery and Books
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Below are some links to good packing lists
Lightness is all - believe me.
It was too late to change it, but my rucksack weighed over 4 lbs empty!
So weigh everything!
Tips? My son - then a great traveller - gave me a cape/poncho which I took instead of a coat
Perfect! - no sweating, cool air, freedom of movement, truly waterproof, and really light.
Tiny travel towel, small containers to decant your shampoo, etc, into. Socks make good gloves, zip-leg trekking trousers (so trousers and shorts) - trust me - keep it light.
I rate - Swiss Army knife, indoor sandals, hat, toilet paper (+ mini-bags & trowel),
your own salt, pepper, olive oil - oh yes, and humour essential.
A brave pilgrim -
look at how much he's carrying!
Pilgrim, Believe this -
within just a few hours of walking
your pack will be heavy.
Take only what you need -
no, listen
carry only what you need
http://www.caminodesantiago.me.uk/packing-list/
Another excellent blog site from an experienced veteran pilgrim
http://musewritetravelteach.blogspot.com/2007/0 4/camino-packing-list.html
Another great blog with an effective packing list by Jessica, though she takes more than a man would
- toiletries and evening shoes, pyjamas, and so on - still an excellent list
http://luciwalks.wordpress.com/camino-de-santiago/gear-list-weight/
A good blog - and she is very honest in mentioning which items she posted back home, which I rather like
http://www.caminodesantiago.me/board/equipment -questions/topic3519.html
In depth listing on a forum thread with responses - very helpful (and a great forum too)
http://www.pnelsoncomposer.com/camino/packing. html
An elegant and minimal list - 3.6kgs! Then he has extra weighed lists for non-essentials, then luxuries and so on. Best packing site I’ve seen - Excellent
Leave the sofa behind
Cute possibility