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Camino de Santiago Women's Packing List
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items Here's a Camino de Santiago Women's packing list to help you prepare for your own Camino journey. I've prepared this based on my own experience hiking over 500 miles over the course of 33 days on the Camino Francés last year. These are all items I us...
Get my full Camino de Santiago packing list + tips on what to pack here.
Ultimate Women’s Packing List for the Camino de Santiago
I love this Osprey hiking pack so much! I used it on the Camino de Santiago and also when I hiked Mount Kilimanjaro.
Osprey Tempest 30 Pack - Women's | REI Co-op
The Hoka Speedgoat Trail Shoes are SO comfy. I hiked the Camino de Santiago in these and so did many others. I highly recommend them! Hokas provide cushioning like no other shoe I've ever tried--I also swear by Hokas for my marathon running and train...
HOKA Speedgoat 6 Trail-Running Shoes - Women's | REI Co-op
You'll want these as a backup hiking shoe + for support in town when hiking the Camino de Santiago. I had some issues with my hiking boots when I did the Camino de Santiago (until I got my Hoka Speedgoats) and was so glad to be able to hike in these ...
Chaco Z/Cloud 2 Sandals - Women's | REI Co-op
I've used these Cascade Mountain trekking poles for years! They were invaluable to me on the Camino de Santiago in helping relieve some weight and make long days hiking a bit less painful.
Cascade Mountain Tech Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles
You can't hike the Camino de Santiago without rain protection. I love this pack rain cover and use it myself.
REI Co-op Duck's Back Pack Rain Cover - Extra-Small | REI Co-op
Hiking the Camino de Santiago sometimes means getting up quite early to beat the heat of the day. You'll want a rechargeable headlamp for hiking like this one. This headlamp is what I used for the Camino and Mount Kilimanjaro, and it worked well for ...
Black Diamond Spot 400-R Rechargeable Headlamp | REI Co-op
I love these hiking shirts from REI. I wore one of these every other day when hiking the Camino de Santiago.
REI Co-op Sahara T-Shirt - Women's | REI Co-op
Personally, I'm not a fan of hiking shorts. I almost got some for the Camino but found them quite uncomfortable. Instead, I wore running shorts from Athleta, and those worked out well.
Mesh Racer Run Mid Rise 4 Short
I don't love hiking pants, but you never know when you'll need a pair hiking. I wore these on chilly mornings on the Camino de Santiago and while hiking Mount Kilimanjaro. They're very affordable, have tons of pockets, and are super comfortable.
MOCOLY Women's Quick Dry Cargo Hiking Pants
You'll want sun protection on the Camino de Santiago, so I highly recommend bringing a lightweight long sleeve shirt like this one. I ended up wearing this almost daily to protect myself from the intense Spanish sun.
Toumett Women's UPF 50 Long Sleeve Safari Shirt
These are my favorite hiking socks! I wore this exact pair while hiking the Camino de Santiago.
Darn Tough Treeline Micro Crew Socks - Women's | REI Co-op
Liner socks are essential in helping prevent blisters on the Camino de Santiago. I wore these from REI.
REI Co-op Silk Liner Crew Socks | REI Co-op
You won't want to bring any kind of underwear on the Camino de Santiago. I bought a few of these to wear and found them to work well. They're very breathable and fairly quick drying, which is ideal when you're sweating and also when you're doing laun...
ExOfficio Women's Give-n-go Sport 2.0 Hipster
I wore this in town every day after showering when I did the Camino de Santiago. It was nice to have something light and comfortable to change into that wasn't my hiking clothes. Plus, it helped give me some flexibility with my laundry.
Patagonia Fleetwith Dress | REI Co-op
I am obsessed with this rain jacket! I got it for my Mount Kilimanjaro trek, and it worked out so well. Plus, I love the color options. I wish I had this when I hiked my Camino de Santiago instead of an old cheap rain jacket.
Patagonia Torrentshell 3L Jacket - Women's | REI Co-op
I love Columbia half snap fleece pullovers! This is essential when hiking the Camino de Santiago as some mornings and evenings can get chilly.
Columbia Women's Benton Springs Half Snap
You'll need a hat for sun protection on the Camino de Santiago. Ideally it's a big hat like this and not a small baseball cap.
Connectyle Women's UPF 50+ Safari Sun Hat
You'll want a Buff for the Camino de Santiago to help stay warm when it's cold and for sun protection even in the heat. I love this Camino Buff!
Buff CoolNet UV+ Multifunctional Bandana
I've been wearing these for years! They have a good warranty + are cheap. I highly recommend them for the Camino de Santiago.
goodr OGs Polarized Sunglasses | REI Co-op
You'll need a small pair of flip flops for the shower on the Camino de Santiago. DON'T wear your town shoes in the shower as it will make things dirty for others.
Havaianas Women's Slim Season Flip Flop
Blisters are inevitable on the Camino de Santiago. Pack these to help!
Compeed Blister Care 8 Count Sports Medium
With blisters being so common on the Camino de Santiago, I recommend brining blister prevention tape like this.
Nexcare Waterproof Blister Prevention Tape
You'll want to bring a Kindle for down time after hiking on the Camino de Santiago. Long days of hiking take a huge toll on the body and it's important to rest. I read on my Kindle every single day..
Kindle Paperwhite 16GB - 7" Display - Raspberry
You'll want to bring a Camino de Santiago guidebook with you for your chosen route. I personally used this one when I hiked the Camino Francés.
A Pilgrim's Guide to the Camino Francés
You'll want to keep your valuables on you at all times when hiking the Camino de Santiago. The biggest risk on the Camino is petty theft. I used this exact fanny pack to keep my phone, wallet, and passport on me.
Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole Mini Hip Pack
If you're a light sleeper, you'll want ear plugs since you will likely be sleeping in hostels along the Camino de Santiago surrounded by many people.
Loop Quiet 2 Plus Ear Plugs - 24 dB Noise Red.
You'll want a good water bottle on the Camino de Santiago. I brought a Nalgene with me since it's light and holds a good amount of water.
REI Co-op Nalgene Sustain Graphic Wide-Mouth Water Bottle - 32 fl. oz. | REI Co-op