I like a challenge. Especially one that doesn’t require much more than surfing online for things I don’t need. I already tried gearing up for a Camino at Wal Mart, now I wondered what Camino gear shopping might look like if I only had one day to research and $300 to spend.
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Ground Rules
First, this Camino packing had to be a “from the ground up” with two exceptions: a phone (inc. camera) and walking shoes / hiking boots. I can’t know enough ahead of time to guess someone’s phone / footwear needs and most people have them already anyway.
Second, no crap products. Now, I have not bought most of these products, so I am relying on consumer ratings for quality control. (I strongly recommend that these items be tested out thoroughly within their refund time limit before they are taken on a Camino!)
Third, I only included men’s (large) clothing. Ladies, you can modify as needed. 🙂
Finally, I divided a few multi-packs up and priced the items accordingly, so they’d need to be shared to get the listed price (it only lowered the total by a few dollars).
OK here we go! (Images are linked to products.)
PACKS & POLES
$49 NEVO Rhino Hiking Backpack
- 3 lbs
- 40 Liters
- Internal Frame
- 21” (fits as standard carry-on)
- back mesh
- rain cover
$18 Alpha Keeper Money Belt
- Water resistant
- RFID Protected
$20 Cascade Mountain Tech Trekking Poles
- 10.5 oz.
- Aluminum (tough!)
- Cork grip
- EVA foam extensions grips
- Quick lock adjustment
SLEEP SYSTEM
$9 Ozark Trail Sleeping Bag Liner
- 11 oz.
- Polyester
- Rectangular
$28 Leisure Co Ultra-Portable Outdoor Camping Blanket
- 22 oz.
- Synthetic fill
$8 ShopBedding Luxury Satin Pillowcase
- Pillow Case (Only)
- Satin (bed bugs don’t like it)
$4 Yunchuang Ear Plugs
- 6 pairs
- Silicone
- Designed for Swimmers
$6 Sawyer Products Permethrin
- Bedbug protection for Liner, Blanket, Pillow Case (and Backpack!)
HYDRATION & HYGIENE
$2 Smartwater Bottle(s)*
- 1.3 oz.
- Water included!
- *Pro Tip: Get a 700ml bottle and exchange the cap (or keep both).
$6 Dr. Bronner’s Pure-Castile Liquid Soap
- 4 oz.
- Soap, Shampoo, Laundry Detergent all-in-one!
- No mess.
$3 Zpacks Ultralight Travel Toothbrush Kit
- <1 oz.
- Inc. case and toothpaste
$11 4Monster Microfiber Towel
- Light and Large
- Quick dry
- Attachment loop
TECH
$9 Epicka International Wall Charger Power Plug Adapter
- 3.5 oz
- Works in Spain
- Dual USB plus two Standard Plug types
CLOTHING / RAINGEAR
$17 Frogg Toggs Ultra-Lite2 Rain Suit
- Jacket and Pants
- 12 oz.
- 100% Waterproof
$10 Reebok Performance T-Shirt (1)
- Lightweight
- Wicking
- Quick Dry
$22 Aiegernle Long Sleeve Dry Fit Hiking Shirt (1)
- Quick Dry
- Sun Protection
- Vented Mesh Back
$23 Linlon Hiking Pants (1)
- Convertible to Shorts (Zip-Off Legs)
- Water-Resistant
- Quick Dry
$9 Russell Men’s Core Performance Active Shorts (1)
- Lightweight
- Wicking
- Quick Dry
$6 Saucony Competition Low Cut Socks (3 Pair)
- Quick Dry
- Wicking
- Arch Support
- Smooth Toe Seam
$26 Injinji Run 2.0 Lightweight No-Show Toe Socks (2 pair)
- Great Alone or as Liners
- Protects Toes from Friction Blisters
- Quick Dry
- Wicking
- Arch Support
- Smooth Toe Seam
$10 Hanes Men’s Cool Comfort Long Leg Boxer Brief (3 pair)
- Breathable Mesh
- Quick Dry
- Wicking
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS ($33)
These are not strictly necessary but could make your Camino much nicer.
$7 Buff Original Buff (1)
$6 Blue Sky Basics Waterproof Pouch (1)
- One of the only 100% Waterproof fanny packs I’ve ever seen.
$7 Vont Spark Headlamp (10% off Discount Code: 10BACKCOUN) (1)
- 3.2 oz.
- Water resistant,
- 3 level light brightness
- Red light
- Takes 3 AAA’s
$13 Connectyle Outdoor Large Brim Fishing Hat
Conclusion
Well this is what I came up with for a full Camino packing list for under $300 (and only $330 including all the “luxury” items). I wish I had found some of these before I spent what I did on my kit. (In fact, I may swap some items for some of these!)
Backcountry Pilgrim 