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I backpacked 500+ miles across Spain & wouldn’t do it again without these.
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Keelie McClellan
I walked the Camino de Santiago for 34 days and these were my life-saving travel products every backpacker needs !!
comfy straps, hidden laptop zipper, hip support, tons of space, top pocket, I could go on !
Farpoint™ 40 Travel Pack - Men's Trekking Carry-On Backpack
Don’t let a case of water soapy gunk spill or make mold—use this awesome dry bag instead
Matador Waterproof Soap Bar Case - Quick Dry
I got the 31.50”x15.80” for less weight which is smaller but did the job— the case & Carribeaner was soo handy
4Monster Quick Dry Travel Towel w/ Case & Carabiner
2-in-1 shorts/pants! Easily zip off your pants when the cold morning turns to sunny afternoon
Cycorld Women's Convertible Quick-Dry Hiking Pants
Hostels won’t always give you sheets,, and it’s usually better when they don’t (trust me…)
Travel & Camping Sheet Sleeping Bag Liner
The cutest animal / nature scenery designs w a LIFETIME WARRANTY GIRLL!
Darn Tough Socks
ANY Hokas tennis shoe- especially good for high arch support. Honestly put a lot of pep in my step haha
View All Women's Shoes: Running, Trail & Lifestyle
Less straps and more support than other sandals & easy to tie onto backpack!
View All Women's Footwear: Sandals, Boots & Flip Flops
Life hack to create cushion when skin rubs awkwardly in hiking shoes— I could not find anywhere in-person so get it ahead of time!!
Leader Lambs Wool Padding, Cushion & Pain Relief
2-in-1 for hiking, but also a lot of Europe limits plastic waste and it’s not always easy to get a utensil trust me lol
UCO Utility Spork 3-in-1 Utensil 2-Pack
Lightweight but still holds enough water for hiking— I personally preferred having a straw so I could sip on the go
Time Marker 30oz Water Bottle Gym Blue
MADE FOR BACKPACKERS! If you don’t mind not having a straw, I love this one for its lightweight craft
Nalgene HDPE Wide Mouth 32oz BPA-Free Bottle
More for looks than functionality but helped cover up my dog’s teeth marks on my passport cover lol
Passport & Vaccine Card Holder Combo (Purple)
I still use these after every shower- simple & especially LIGHTWEIGHT !
Mozeat Mini Cellulose Wide Tooth Comb 2 Pack
You won’t want to charge your bluetooth AirPods every night in a shared hostel where there are limited outlets <3 (any wired earbuds will work)
EarPods (USB-C)
A key detail I almost missed— Europe has different outlets so get a converter!
GLUGRU 2-Pack 20W USB C EU Travel Adapter
A heartwarming book that got me excited for my trip!
Walking with Sam: A Father and Son's Journey
