This is everything I'm taking for a month on the road. Keep in mind they have stores in Portugal and Spain and I will buy things like sunscreen and toothpaste as needed. I also might buy some inexpensive trekking poles which are hard to fly with and would not be very useful on the first flat days.
Total weight this is not me or my watch which I forgot to take off is 9.63kg (7.98+1.65) or 21.2 pounds.
First up is my travel clothes which are also my typical walking clothes except for the compression socks. The compression socks are a game changer when flying.
In the pack's bottom section I keep the pack cover, long finger cycling gloves (they are warm and light), paracord, cable ties and laundry strips. I do laundry in a plastic bag every day and there is a month's worth of laundry in this picture.
Gortex shell and super light carry pack. This packs away most of the time but is great on the plane or post walk each day.
Electronics ... drone, charger, glasses cases GoPro, headlight, USB cables watch and phone.
Toiletries. Liquid bandage is great for any scrapes and Compeed is essential for blisters. Nuun tablets if cramping is an issue.
Extra bags. They weigh very little and I seem to use a lot on the road. The reusable shopping bags are great for doing laundry in and will keep your stuff dry in the rain. Also some masks and documents. The Euros are left over from last trip. I get local currency at ATMs as needed.
All of my pack's main chamber contents.
My pack. I always recommend the smallest size you can get away with. Camino shell from two years ago.
Everything that goes in the pack.
I bring these ultra light shoes so I can wear something else post-walking. Going out for dinner and walking around town in shoes that aren't wet or that you have been sweating in all day is wonderful.
Shirts, underwear and socks. Looking at this I think I will lose at least one shirt. The long sleeves are nice because they save a lot of sunscreen.
Pants. I like the convertible pants because they do cool mornings and warm afternoons. For lounging around I got these super light yoga pants. This is an upgrade from the sweat pants I took to Japan. While I'm not a swimmer and the sight of me in a bathing suit is terrifying, it's good to have something you can throw on in the room.
Loaded pack. This is my travel configuration. Things I need in the plane or airport are in the day pack which is clipped onto the pack with carabiners.
Weight of worn stuff 1.65kg.
Weight of packs 7.98kg.
Crap. Just realized I packed my hiking socks deep in my pack and I want a pair in my day pack because I will be walking 18km right after I land. I also need to take out a shirt or two. Looks like I need to do it all again.
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