What to bring
Essentials for the pilgrimage
Footwear
- Comfortable and resistant footwear (do not wear new shoes)
- Optional: foot powder, moisturiser, vaseline
Small pilgrim backpack
This backpack will be used while walking. It should carry:
- Food for the day
- Energy food: cereal bars, chocolate, nuts, sweets, etc.)
- Raincoat
- Jumper (it could be cold in the morning)
- Packed Lunch
- Water bottle
- Hat and sun protection
- Medication for headache, muscle aches, etc. (painkillers, plasters, bandages)
- Pilgrim’s book (provided by OLC-UK)
- Personal documentationPersonal documentation
- Rosary
Bag pilgrim backpack/luggage
To be carried by the organisation from one campsite to another. It should contain:
- Food for the rest of Do not tie items to the large backpack, but prepare it in a compact way to avoid misplacementsthe pilgrimage
- Lightweight shoes for the campsite
- Spare clothes (no excesses)
- Personal hygiene items and light towel, it is recommended to bring wet wipes
- Flashlight
- First aid kit for blisters (nurses will only attend severe cases)
Camping gear
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping mat
- Ground mat
- Tent (in coordination with the members of the chapter), foreign pilgrims are NOT required to bring it
Important information
- Please ensure all your items are clearly labelled, and you look after your belongings at all timesÂ
- Do not tie items to the large backpack, but prepare it in a compact way to avoid misplacements
- Try to use your mobile phone as little as possible, there will be no plugs in the campsite to recharge them