Do I need a blanket on the Camino?
Do I need a blanket on the Camino? Specially during the summer, you won't be really needing a warm sleeping bag. In albergues there are sometimes blankets you can pull over your liner in case it gets colder than expected. If there's no blanket just put an extra layer on like a long sleeve.
Where do people go to the bathroom on the Camino?
Public bathrooms on the Camino are rare. You can use the bathroom in bars and cafes but always offer to buy something or leave 50 céntimos on the bar. It is not often you will need to go more than 2-3 miles without a bar to stop. Or you can, of course, commune with nature in convenient woodland.
Do you wear clothes in a sleeping bag?
It is best to wear a fresh and dry base in your sleeping bag to keep it cleaner and to keep you warm in chilly nights. These clothes should fit well, better if these fit loosely, so as to not cut off circulation, and to help trap heat closer to your body.
How do I physically prepare for Camino de Santiago?
5. Stick To A Schedule. We recommend starting your Camino training at least three months in advance, with the aim of walking three 1 hour sessions a week. A month before your trip, even earlier if you can, put a day walk in each weekend into the mix to build the endurance you'll need for your walk.
How many shoes do you need for Camino?
Buy two pairs of shoes I found it a lot more comfortable to be able to put on a dry pair of shoes every morning. That was worth the weight of an extra pair to me.
How do you go to the bathroom on the Camino de Santiago?
Public bathrooms are not frequent on the Camino de Santiago. But, cafes, restaurants and bars are frequent, you may find one or two during the day, and these all have bathrooms that customers can use.
What is the ideal pack weight for the Camino?
Aim to pack as light as possible for the Camino de Santiago, bringing only essential items. A suggested guide is to plan to carry no more than 10% of your body weight (so if you weight 150 lb, plan to carry no more than 15 lb).
Do you need waterproof shoes for Camino?
I will not recommend wearing heavy, waterproof boots on a hot dry Camino in summertime (July/August). Walking in the shoulder season (May, June, and September), can be good, but rain is possible. We walked a very wet Camino Primitivo during this time and waterproof boots worked fantastically.
Can you sleep in a tent on the Camino?
While not as common, some pilgrims opt to carry a tent and camp along the way. It offers a close connection to nature, though it's essential to camp in designated areas and respect the environment.
Do you need a sleeping pad for the Camino de Santiago?
If you plan to only sleep in albergues, hotels etc at night, no you do not need to bring a ground pad. If you plan on sleeping outdoors even for a few nights, yes you need to bring a ground pad.
Do I need a towel on the Camino de Santiago?
In our experience, the best type of towel to take on the Camino in your backpack is a trek towel. This is because trek towels are lightweight, small and dry quickly. On the Camino de Santiago quick dry is important because you will use your towel every day and will need it dry and ready to pack by the morning.
Can you drink the water on the Camino?
Yes, the water is drinkable all along the Camino, and with sections receiving runoff from the mountains above, it's also delicious spring water. In many towns and villages, they will have public fountains usually in the main square where walkers can fill their packs or bottles.
What time should I wake up on Camino?
Mornings on the Camino This was mainly around 6-7am with a quick half hour to brush teeth and get ready for the day before setting off. Most Pilgrims stay in an albergue or hostel, where they'll have access to a shared kitchen to prepare breakfast if they want.