You have walked it so you are in a position to comment on what you believe is the right kit, whether you carry or get your rucksack moved on is a total irrelevance, I always carry my rucksack, but that does not detract from my total respect for you walking The Camino.

Very helpful, thanks 😊 loved that you put links too.

Have walked 4 Camino’s, and your list seemed very complete, thank you. I would never walk without my hiking sandals for blister rescue and foot recovery.👣👟🤙🏼 I am also wondering what your backpack weighed on average? What are your plans for your next travel adventure? Am enjoying your videos, you share the highs and lows, not sugar coated. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

Fantastic tips Crystal. Thanks so much 😊

So helpful! Thanks! You helped me make my decision about flip flops vs hiking sandals. Through your entire trip your hat was so cute and a perfect look for the Camino.

I plan on doing the Camino in September. I found your video very helpful. Thank you! :)

Crystal you are SO generous sharing your long trek packing list! I am sure others will appreciate it! So what will you & Brian be doing together in future! 💜🤗🇦🇺

Fantastic info, thank you so much!

Thanks for the great tips, i'm going for my first camino next spring (march 2024). Starting from home (Ostend Belgium, so i will be walking 3/4 months Absolutely love your hat btw 🙂

Thank you for such great tips for packing!

This is just what I was looking for thank you very comprehensive

Thank you! This a great list of things!

Thanks for really practical advice.

Incredibly helpful as I’m also planning El Camino in May. It’s also encouraging that you mentioned finishing in July, which is what I’m planning to do. Thank you for your thorough & thoughtful 0:16 list of essentials for solo women pilgrimage. ❤❤

Thank you for this! Loved seeing your recommendations and reflections. I'm curious about the skin care part. Besides the sun screen, were you able to find body and face lotion along the way that you liked / was a bit more on the clean and natural side? Wondering if I run out, if I'll be able to easily restock, etc. Thank you!

My husband inherited my late dad's Tilley hat and has loved wearing it ever since! I can easily see it working well for something like the Camino.

Great video for someone preparing to do one. Buen Camino on your next one

@vanhallaadventures

10 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Great list!

Thank you for sharing 😊

Thank you so very much for all this info, greatly appreciated! I need some advice please, I am in Melbourne, Australia and heading off to start from SJPDP at the beginning of May and I have a fabulous pair of Altra shoes that I love, I’m worried if they happen to wear out, can u purchase Altras in Spain? I’m thinking that’s a yes, but just wanted to clarify. You videos have been sooo fabulous… I didn’t want them to end!! ❤

Very helpful!

Hi, thank you so much for sharing! I followed your journey and loved your genuine spirit the whole time! I wonder if you could share a little about the wool shirts that you brought? I guess I was always under the impression that wool was for warmth; if you could share a little how this worked for you in the warm weather, please. Thank you so much!

@vanhallaadventures

Жыл бұрын

great question! While the long sleeve wool shirt was great for warmth and was more of a thermal layer but I have several shirts from Icebreaker that are for various types of weather. They have ones that are more for Summer and ones more for winter weather. I think this was the one I wore though It may be the cool lite - either one would work well. A bit pricey but they last A LONG time. amzn.to/3DIAqJC & amzn.to/3x3FBjn If you are in he USA you can purchase icebreaker from REI and try the item and if you do not like I you can take it back for a full refund. Does that help?

Great video thank you!!.🙂

@vanhallaadventures

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thanks for that, ver helpful!

@vanhallaadventures

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Awesome. Thank you ❤

@vanhallaadventures

11 ай бұрын

You're welcome 😊

Great tips, Crystal with some items I would not have thought about. Hooks is one you mentioned and I’ve heard that before, so I’ll definitely be getting some when I hike the Camino. Just to say again what a pleasure and wonderful journey it was to follow your pilgrimage, thank you so much for sharing and putting in all the time and effort to edit the vlogs. ❤ Small typo I noticed if you don’t mind me correcting, the shoe brand for wide feet is Altra. 😊 I love mine and yes will definitely be wearing them on the trail, but I loved the idea of hiking sandals too!

@helenboyes1727

Жыл бұрын

I leave for my first Camino next Friday. I went out today to buy an S hook :)

@kitty_s23456

Жыл бұрын

@@helenboyes1727 hi! Have you finished it? How was it?

Thank you very much for this gear review. Very helpful! Could you share the specific sun hat that you showed? What is the brand and where can I find it?

Thank you!

Your comments on your videos have been very useful, keep sharing the truth, they are very well done. I am preparing to make my first journey. other questions why do you use the R6, and why do you use Gopro and why do you use the drone you can share how you record everything

Thanks for your help

@vanhallaadventures

Жыл бұрын

Happy to help ☺️

We will be going to our first Camino in 2024 September leaving from le Puy en Velay Thanks for the list , it’s perfect . I am French living in the US so Puy en Velay was a given , Lol .

Thanks!

Hey Crystal how are things? Yes I have been watching! This is a fantastic video...aside from that tongue thing :) As a matter of fact, I have some female friends doing the Camino in May, and I am forwarding this video to them. Your discussions and recommendations about kit on the trail is comprehensive and extremely useful. BTW, I am going again in September when it should be a little cooler than when we did it last year, eh? Hope you are well...I miss our discussions about life et al. Cheers!

@doozai3800

Жыл бұрын

Hi, I did my Camino September 22 and weather was very summery. First half of September was really hot with temperature getting up to 40 Celsius. Last week only was a bit cooler. Be prepared for that. Regards

@markc8401

Жыл бұрын

@@doozai3800 Thanks!!!

thanks so much for your positive energy and incredibly informative videos. Can you please let us know how much this weighed (apart from the backpack and 3L water:) thx.

Thank you for all your tips, and all the links, I'm preparing for my Spring 2025 - First Camino - What about your straw hat, i saw the link for the Tilley but not your.

So enjoying your series. Thank you. I’m really interested in your packable Sun hat for my trip, but the link leads to the Tilley hat?

@vanhallaadventures

9 ай бұрын

SO I have had the HARDEST time finding a link for this hat because so many people want to know where to get it BUT I got it in Jackson Wyoming and I tried looking up the hat retailer but I can not find them anywhere. I am making it my mission to find this damn hat somewhere or I am thinking we might try to get one made to sell on our site. I will be back with updates!

Thanks ❤

Great tips, I did want to ask about your hat. I looked below, but you posted the same Tilly hat twice. If you have where you got that yours from please let me know. Thanks

Hi! Where is the link to the cute packable sun hat that you wore in the video? All I saw were the links to Tilly that don't look like yours.

Grat Video. Which Fanny Pack did you use? I could'n find it on your list. Thanks

Absolutely loved travelling with you. I’m curious though what was in the extra luggage? I would like to travel very light and still bring some camera gear.

@vanhallaadventures

9 ай бұрын

Last year I was traveling for months. I had other destinations than Camino!

Love your series. I'm off Ina month. I'm vegan and was interested by your comments on food. Would u be able to share the brands of the arnica CBD rub cream and other creams you used please. thanks

Hello Crystal, I have loved following your journey. I leave mid August to mid October to do a solo walk as well. You were a huge inspiration for me. Thank you for sharing. I was wondering if you can give me an estimate of the size of the passport. I am trying o buy a fanny pack that will fit my passport. Thank you for your feed back. Also, hope you are feeling better.

Curious on your evening pants - they look comfy and light and would love to get a pair. I won’t be doing Camino for a while but those pants look practical for everyday life :)

@vanhallaadventures

Жыл бұрын

Vuori! A little bit pricey but I will say that I wear them almost everyday in my regular life and I’ve had them for 5 years and they haven’t stretched out. All their stuff is high-quality and lasts forever. I have every item I’ve ever bought from them still. I seriously LOVE that brand.

I walked from Bilbao to Santiago de compostela and was grateful that I just once had to use a green bathroom for number 1😢.... I barried the little paper towel, but I will take a "dog poo" bag this time. It's a good idea!!! If you take your walking poles with you, take 2 extra tips with you. I could not find the once I needed on the way... the ticking sound was not nice... but it is what it is... buen camino to all!!!!❤❤❤ Ps I am bringing a sleeping bag this time, I was cold a few times (in August 😮) and didn't like the smell of some blankets... but that's personal 😅

Hi Crystal, What is the brand of the light, flowy pants you mentioned? Thanks.

Another great video. I’m wondering if you had any issues with bedbugs? I know you stayed in private rooms. Also, you put vasoline on your feet (to reduce friction I assume?). That makes so much sense! Did you put it on in the morning before heading out or part way through the walk? Thanks for the videos!😊

@vanhallaadventures

Жыл бұрын

Thank you🙂 I put it on in the morning and in the afternoon or whenever I stopped for a break. I only had 3 blisters the entire time and after I changed my shoes the blisters weren’t an issue at all (I did however have that toe issue but that’s just a structural problem). Hope that helps!

@elenaaraujoborisoff6169

Жыл бұрын

What about the bed bugs question?

Great list and thank you for your insight. Seeing your feet and all the moleskin, I wonder if you would have an easier time going up a size in your shoes? That was my experience. Once I sized up my need for blister care all but disappeared (I wear a 9 in regular shoes but a 10 in running shoes and hiking boots.)

We've probably met, I was on the Camino with my Mountainbike at the same time as you 😊. Let me give a little tipp: instead of shampoo buy these hard shampoo soaps, they have much less weight (65g instead of the 250ml bottle) and cannot spill out into your bagpack. And you can use them for hair, body and to wadh your clothes.

@vanhallaadventures

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! I tried those but wasn't a fan as I have curly hair and it needs different treatment that straight hair BUT I think next time I will definitely cut down on some other items.

You were wearing a great wide rim woven hat, can you please share where you purchased it. Going in a few months. 😅

Thanks so much for making these videos. Very helpful!😊 Starting my camino in a few days and thought I would book the albergues in advance for the first few days. I tried reserving a bed in the only open albergue right now in Zubiri and they asked for my bank card number and expiry date for warranty. Is this normal?

Thanks ❤🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

@vanhallaadventures

9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful for you :)

Not sure if we met! I was there the same time! You save a lot of weight if you use solid Bronners soap for laundry and shower gel. And solid shampoo. And also tooth paste tabs. No need to carry all the water.

What was the arnica and cbd balm that you used?

Just wondering what your pack weighed. If you said on the video, I didn't catch it.

Hi, I loved watching your videos. I have 2 questions 😀what the name of your straw hat & what shoes did you wear in the shower. Thanks

@vanhallaadventures

3 ай бұрын

Hey thanks for watching! The hat brand is Scala. Purchased at a hat store in Jackson Hole, WY. I cannot find it online anywhere…. I hired private rooms on this trek and did not wear shoes in the shower. Hope this helps 😊

I want to know about the hat too! It’s not a Tilley!

Great video as always. How did you find the Arcteryx Atom hoody? Would you recommend it? It looks like it packs down small? How often did you use it?

@vanhallaadventures

Жыл бұрын

I LOVE THAT JACKET! I am so happy with it and found it to be perfect for chilly mornings. I will def bring it with me on all my hikes from now on. It has some stretch to it which I liked (very comfortable!) and I could layer easily if need be. I was a bit pricey but SO worth it.

@dharmaceleste

Жыл бұрын

@@vanhallaadventures Brilliant, thank you for the reply. It looks very stylish too, great colour! I saw how nicely it packed down in your video. I'm sold. :)

@PilgrimMiriam

Жыл бұрын

I second that. I have the same jacket (in the same color actually 😃) and I have worn it on all my walks and hikes in the past two years. Soooo worth the money. I always wish I had it on my first Camino.

@dharmaceleste

Жыл бұрын

@@PilgrimMiriam Take my money already! 😂 I’m sold, thank you for the additional endorsement, that’s great to hear!! Thank you for responding. 🙏

How did you book your accomodation?

in this video what camera did you use????

Do we need to book the hostels or single rooms in advance ?

Why did you buy the Exos vs Ejas backpack?

Hi Gorgeous Girl. So thorough and informative again. Omg...Love it! Could you answer a question that I have about the Albergues? I plan to do what you did as a sole female pilgrim and stay in a private room if possible. However I've heard that most Albergues dont accept bookings in advance. Is this true?

@vanhallaadventures

Жыл бұрын

so happy to hear this was helpful! I used booking.com and found that I could book everything bu Orisson in advance. Next saturday I will be putting out my accommodation list and you should be able to find all of them in advance :)

@stevefogg3250

Жыл бұрын

The private albergues do, but the council-owned ones don't. Last summer, I booked into an albergue in Castrojeriz, but stumbled on a 'donativo' 5 kms short of my destination. I was greeted by the albergues 20th anniversary party. Free wine, free paella, free cake. Bowled over by this limitless generosity I decided to forfeit my money (15 euros) in the Castrojeriz albergue. Having already put 3 euros in the tin, and thinking of moving on, I was so amazed by generosity, I put another 5 euros in the tin and opted to stay, the albergue being a 12th Century Templar monastery in San Antón. My best Camino experience this far!

@jenniferseitianidis9610

Жыл бұрын

@@stevefogg3250 Thank you Steve. A great example of the Camino Spirit which Im really looking forward to experiencing.

@jenniferseitianidis9610

Жыл бұрын

@@vanhallaadventures Amazing :-)) Cant wait.

Did you not bring a sleeping bag? I'm preparing for my first Camino and I don't really want to bring one, but I hear different opinions on whether or not I'll need one... Thanks for sharing this video, it's super helpful!

@FNDingMyWay

10 ай бұрын

I just saw no one ever commented back to you and not sure if you've gone on your camino or not already, but all you need is a sleep sack which is like a sleeping bag but made of sheet fabric. Sometimes its just called a sleeping bag liner. Many aubergues supply sheets but don't count on it always.

What was the weight of your pack?

You did not mention a towel (for shower). Were towels provided in Albergues ?

@vanhallaadventures

9 ай бұрын

Oops! No there is not. I use a Turkish towel but a good quick drying towel is great. You can also learn more on how to prep here: www.vanhalla.life/blog/caminoguide Buen Camino!

How much did your backpack weigh

Hi! Quick question about the sleeping bag -- did you bring something else instead, like a sheet or liner?

@vanhallaadventures

11 ай бұрын

Yes a liner but I only used it once. Totally unnecessary with private rooms though in dorms I would’ve used it daily. Thanks for watching ✌🏻

@jenontherunn

11 ай бұрын

@@vanhallaadventures Thank you so much for the info! Loving the entire series 😀

Portable bidet! Good for cleaning your bum and when Flo comes to visit. Also, reusable menstrual pads are good to have, for at least a day or two.

If you don't like shorts, think of a hiking skirt. It's much easier for having a pee, too.

*Altra* 😉is the zero drop wide toe box shoes

@vanhallaadventures

9 ай бұрын

Yes! I love them but use inserts as the zero drop only caused issues.

Did you have a towel? If so what kind/brand?

@kitty_s23456

Жыл бұрын

Hi. I haven't done the camino, but for my local hikes I bring a lightweight, quick dry microfiber towel. The size is smaller than the regular bath towels. If you have a Decathlon nearby, they sell it.

So what about the van and B? It’s not vanhalla adventures without them.

@vanhallaadventures

Жыл бұрын

B will be back in this week’s video (Scotland!!!) And then we will be sharing more on what’s new in our lives in new adventures in a couple weeks. We are still traveling just not in the van (currently) 🙂

Regarding shoe...Ultra or Altra?

@vanhallaadventures

10 ай бұрын

Altra

Why do you always have a problem with the shoes? Don’t you test them before?

What camera do you use???

@vanhallaadventures

Жыл бұрын

GoPro Hero 10 Cannon R6 DJI Mavic Pro 3

Just cut out 10 seconds and you can post it again called Camino packing list for males. :)

What is the brand of your tenis?

@vanhallaadventures

Жыл бұрын

Altra shoes

@Jmartistudio

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your answers I appreciate your help with the tips

What about a ambrella?

@kitty_s23456

Жыл бұрын

She didn't have an umbrella. She had a rain cover for the backpack & rain jacket for herself. You could bring a small folding umbrella, but it adds to the weight.

In the video you showed a sports bra that I believe was Under Armour. Do you have a link for that? Thank you.

@vanhallaadventures

Жыл бұрын

Yes! amzn.to/3jBiKsz I found his one to work well though I wish I could fit into Icebreakers bras because I love them but sadly my boobs are too big. Knix has some great ones too and I am going to try their's out next time.

@kerryaguilar1578

Жыл бұрын

@@vanhallaadventures Thank you! I have yet to find a sports bra that doesn’t make me feel like I’m being choked. Thanks for the info!

Just curious..are we going o see you and B together soon?

@vanhallaadventures

Жыл бұрын

Yes! In 2 weeks we will be releasing our Scotland vlog 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@sunnydaze136

Жыл бұрын

@@vanhallaadventures awwww did you both go?? I knew that you wanted to go will be so nice if you both went!

🤣 you lot from the other side of the pond...fanny bag 🤣...it has a complete different meaning here in the UK 🇬🇧

a 'shirt 'is a garment with buttons up... business men typically wear these

@Joyride37

3 ай бұрын

Pedantic

I can’t take this list seriously knowing that you had bags sent ahead to each hotel. To me that isn’t really backpacking.

@vanhallaadventures

Жыл бұрын

I will offer you this…the Camino isn’t a backpacking trek. It’s a pilgrimage and about half the people send their bags ahead. There is no right way to do the camino. If I hadn’t sent my bag ahead, you wouldn’t be watching these videos. Blessed be and buen Camino!

@moongodess639

Жыл бұрын

🤷🏻‍♀️ the camino isnt really a “backpacking” experience as when one does the appalachian or the pacific crest trail.. the camino as in what the name implies in spanish is simply that. A walk. A pilgrimage and its about the journey getting there.. granted when i did it i only took a small 10lb backpack and shipped my other bag to santiago because i was going to egypt afterwards. Also i ended up bussing to some towns.

@moongodess639

Жыл бұрын

True😂…i can see your point

@beverlyaslett7871

Жыл бұрын

If I had to pack and literally carry all of on my back, I would not be able to do the Camino with my physical limitations. I believe early pilgrims used mules to pack things if they had them. Thank you for your packing tips and items you found useful.

@Quiltify

Жыл бұрын

For those who want to be allegedly “authentic” then one would need to get rid of their backpack and other high tech items and walk like the poorer pilgrims with not much at all. Ignore the negative people. Thank you, Crystal, for this wonderful series and sharing your growth with all of us. I can’t wait for mine in May! Buen Camino!

Everyone who walks the Camino seems to complete with the conviction that nobody else will ever be able to do it without their advice....Trial and error is part of the experience and 99% of it is common sense. A comfortable backpack? A water container? Give us a break. Every auberge in the early stages has a swap table in it and walking poles are the most abandoned item ....and so on. Ignore this crap and work it out for yourself. Most of us would ensure the shoes are comfortable....OK, you walked it, so did I, now please give us a break......

@Joyride37

3 ай бұрын

If the list isn’t for you, then it’s not for you. It could be helpful for someone else who’s planning the trip and comparing different advice lists to see what’s suitable for them.

He hecho el camino 6 veces y la mitad de las cosas sobran

@anastasiiahushcha594

10 ай бұрын

podrías compartir por favor, qué cosas sobran?