A long-distance pilgrimage across the top of Spain to Santiago de Compostela, or on any of the other pilgrimage routes in Europe, is a life-changing experience. It may be spiritual, it may be physical, it may be geographical (at least I hope so), but one thing’s for sure – you’ll gain an acute appreciation of good equipment over those many hundreds of kilometres. To get you off on the right foot, here’s Great Walks’ guide to the most important gear to pack for this adventure of a lifetime.
Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Poncho
Rain jacket? Hard shell? You’ll be laughed out of St Jean Pied-de-Port. All the trendiest pilgrims are wearing ponchos, doncha know? And the best way to get in with the poncho crowd is by whipping out this Ultra-Sil muu-muu. Long enough to cover your Featherlite Freedom, yet small enough to stuff into your hip pack.
RRP: $149.95
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Aarn Featherlite Freedom Pro Pack
New Zealand’s Aarn packs have long been a favourite of Antipodeans tackling the European Camino routes, and with good reason. The U Flow harness glides like a gimbal over the shoulders, and
