Gadget-Girl's secret Packing List (of Gadgets)
just a quick drag and drop of a list I wrote earlier, some of the links might be outdated but they ar for examples anyway, no advertising! a more detailed Packing List will follow.
nur ein schnelles copy-paste, weil ich das schon mal zusammengestellt habe - auf Englisch. Linksd sind evtl. nicht aktuell, jedenfalls nur Beispiele keine Werbung.
ich werde auf das Thema Packliste noch genauer eingehen.
My personal Gadget-List for "just-in-case" packers
who want to keep it "ultralight"
They called me „Gadget Girl“ for a reason: due to a series of delays (Corona, sickness, avoiding the Holy year), I had lots of time to prepare. I found some useful gadgets, which I acquired one by one or asked from friends and family as a present for birthdays and Christmas. I would bring all of them again since they were useful and mostly „ultralight“ (I weighed each and everything by gramm).
My Backpack was an Arc'teryx aeros ultralight, 40l, top loader rolltop (overpacking for Lunch e.g.) with a Ladies Model in size M. I tried quite a lot and was super happy with it https://amzn.eu/d/0cVYulep
Thev side-Bags were easily accessible (bottle!) and the fit was just perfect, as it is especially for women it was much more comfortable in the armpits then most of the others I tried
I individualized it with some patches. This was a rare Model, I met actually two people with the same backpack, the most common brands are Deuter and Osprey.
my Shoes were Merrell Antora mid high, wide, gore tex, vibram were love at first sight and didn’t disappoinoint: MERRELL WOMEN'S ANTORA 3 MID https://share.google/dvbh3OzDRbOTZRfpd
here is a list of my favorite Gadgets, random order, no advertising, sample links:
excellent earplugs for optimal Noise Reduction eg. Loop Earplugs https://share.google/S9YZGUxuuVLtOggZO
plug with Distributor Sockets to share in case of too few outlets : https://amzn.eu/d/08JxK5l2
Sleeves for fast clothing in case of sudden weather changes: eg. Nike Performance-LIGHTWEIGHT SLEEVES 2.0 UNISEX https://www.zalando.at/nike-performance-lightweight...
Small, light Gaiters to avoid pebbles, protect from dust and water, like "dirty-girl-gaiters" or from decathlon: ,https://21run.com/altra-trail-gaiter-unisex-al16301r020...
Elastic shoelaces for fast adjustment https://amzn.eu/d/03jAzxOO preferably tied in Marathon lacing to avoid blister
Microfiber Gloves. in September to Mai it might be cold or even snowy in the Mountains (Pyrennees, Cruz de Ferro, Cebreiro)
reusable toilet cloth for an environmental friendly urgent pee : Kula Cloth https://share.google/1K8eEJb7H8MUNu26s
quick pee tool for girls: https://www.amazon.in/stores/PEEBUDDY/page/D9224193-A137-4EFB-B6B5-66372E4F8C6B or liberpee
also a mobile bidet shower bottle adapter to avoid toiletpaper in case of big Business outdoors: https://share.google/qczI9WfJ88gA3taR4
also bring a small, light (titan) shovel to clean up your mess and leave no traces…
and a plastik bag for the toiletpaper - leave no trace!
walking pods don’t have to be expensive, buy on location as Airlines don’t permit them in cabin, light (carbon), folding to put away at albergues or bars to avoid loss or theft (mine got kidnapped at Burgos, ordered new ones on Amazon and had them delivered to Leon where I treated myself to a hotel: eg. https://amzn.eu/d/0h6iLRNQ
some pilgrims leave their pods at albergues, were you can pick them up for free
I found the perfect pads for my pods, true allrounders fit for every Terrain and absolutely long-lasting (800km!) originally from a small German manufactory, now a bit more expensive by a French supplier: https://www.spidernet.fr/embouts.../192-embouts-kevlar.html ),
„nooze“ reading-glasses if needed, super light and handy https://amzn.eu/d/0djC0EiZ
Scrubba mini washing bag https://share.google/KZTNWIEBVT0PQthRz
washing sheets, allaround use, eg: https://amzn.eu/d/04rjVNIw
silver cloth to wash with for disinfection at low temperature: https://amzn.eu/d/095vkfhe
snd maybe a mesh-bag to keep your laundry together when sharing a washing machine with others
security pins might duoble as clothespins, since there are usually to few
Columbia freezer dress for hot days, „going out“ in evenings and as a sleeping dress : https://share.google/jdM1hFIGsKgf4jXOb
pillow case of egyptian cotton with high thread count (or perkal, reinforcè) bed bug safe. Spanish pillow size Span. is 99*40cm https://amzn.eu/d/06vKa3Lv
Kinesiology Tapes to avoid blistering, muscle pain and strengthen knees and ankles on steep slopes (Zubiri, alto de Perdon, alto de Mostelares, before Mansilla etc. - I also precut to my needs which saves time, especially when its raining) : K-Active® https://share.google/hqCusUqoJbAiaX6QW
Bottle clip for regular water/juice (tap water/fountain water is drinking water in Spain!) bottles to tag on clothing or pack, instead of water bladder or heavy bottles which need thorough cleaning every day (it still tastes odd after a few days: https://amzn.eu/d/00LyzisN
Spork (for Spoon + Foork + Knife - all in one) you don't really need a heavy swiss knife
S- hooks for your washing bag in narrow shower cabins, to hang your pack at albergues avoiding bed bugs: eg. https://applink.ikea.com/tY8M9r9M4w--20334922--at--de
Ikea FRAKTA bag for inflight protection of your pack or transportation: https://applink.ikea.com/tY8M9r9M4w--90149148--at--de
Buff as a neck warmer, hat, sunprotection, sleeping mask, mouth mask.. al in one, available in Camino designs Camino arrows, buy from Ivan’s Camino Forum Store https://share.google/pEqWPAg5fydtNPAl8
Ininji toe socks, preferably merino wool https://share.google/DdO82dxkmAwLfMVre
Silk Inlay during hot season or as/for sleeping bag or under provided sheets at albergues, bed bugs don’t like natural Silk, cozy, breathable, fas drying, light, bed bug Safe and worth every Penny: eg. „silkini“ on Amazon.,microfiber might be an adequate, cheap alternative if you don’t sweat too much
a small flashlight with a glowing-cap, in order to not disturb those you share your room with.
Ultra light head lamp incl. withstle: eg. Petzl e+Lite
I Haven’t found the perfect rain protection yet, light, breathable, with back pack: a cheap (single use) one, a Poncho, or a Coat with space for your pack: Altra coat buy at Ivar’s Camino de Santiago Store – Camino Forum Store https://share.google/JZgTeUm1oT7DyXRVK, I tried them all, either sweaty or too loose in the wind…
My newest solution would be a breathable, light jacket (best but expensive by Montbell: https://share.google/9krjGZC50uLXlDDzp )with a rain skirt (also for men!) eg: https://amzn.eu/d/018yIa4W
Merino underwear, for women also menstrual slips
for women Pacsafe Coversafe S25 to adjust on your bra - for your valuables, credit card and cash (as most albergues don’t accept credit cards): https://share.google/aIhY9E5ETPfAuGNUl
a light fast drying pareo to be used as a curtain for some privacy at albergues, after the shower in case everything else is in the washing machine, you might even have the chance to go swimming, as a towel, etc
a fast drying microfleece turban to dry your hair (in bed), if you have long hair and won't bring a hair dryer
I made a small tool kit for quick repairs, needlev and pin, extra button, security pins, rubberbands etc (everything Mac Guyver would bneed to dsave the world!) in a small plastic can (from meds) and outside I had some gaffa tape to reuse.
I also had my own blister-care-kit: with hikers wool, tape, band aid and compeed, a needle with thread, a small lighter, a small pair of sicors, desinfection, vaseline, and a pair of tweezers
a light plug for sink since there usually is none at albergues or even hotels, in case you need to wash your undiees or a foot bath...
distributor plug and long charging cable since there are usually not enough pligs for everyone or they are far from your bed.. a small powerbank might also bee handy (you might need also an adaptor for the spanish plugs)
isulating light seating pad folded for multiple purposes, seating to rest wen it's wet (pr just to be more comfortable), as a rain protection of against wind, etc.
an extra 5L bag/pack in case you will ship your backpack on difficult stages
just some ideas... it all depends on your needs, the waether, the season, wether you are staying in simple refugios or well equipped hotel rooms...
Anyway everything should be as light as possible if not too expensive (maybe buy second hand or last season from outlet store, prime day..)
bright colors to be seen, Recognition - or easier to find in case of lost, (turns out transparent or white ear plugs are hard to find on sheets)
avoid luxury items and too expensive equipment as they might attract thieves
My personal extra-gadget as an artist: I had my own pilgrim stamp made (my design with a mix of pagan, pan-religious and personal symbols) as a memorial gesture for fellow pilgrims and stamping into guest books etc. it was quite liked. see here
Most albergues provide a space where pilgrims who want to lighten their pack leave things behind to be picked up by others who might need it or simply want to exchange things
Anyway: Spain is not a third world country, you can get anything you need to buy there. There are even a few excellent "Pilgrim-Shops" with everything a pilgrim might need on the camino, vast choice, things you never knew they existed.
best Pilgrim Shops: in St Jean pied de port, Pamplona!, Viana, Santo Domingo de la Calzada
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