Hi everyone,

I'm planning to walk the Camino Litoral/Coastal Route from Porto to Santiago during the first two weeks of September and am currently trying to finalize my packing list. I'd love some feedback from those who have walked it before, especially regarding whether I'm bringing too much, too little, or missing anything important.

Clothing

• 1 lightweight jacket (I was thinking of the Uniqlo packable parka)
• 2x quick-dry T-shirts (Also Uniqlo ones)
• 1x quick-dry long-sleeve shirt
• 1x tank top (for sleeping / after showers)
• 1x fleece
• 1x gym leggings (for sleeping, after showers, or colder walking days)
• 2x fitted gym shorts
• 3x pairs of merino toe socks (injinji)
• 2x bras
• 3x briefs

Accessories

• 1x buff/foulard (multi-purpose)
• 1x hat

Rain & Swim

• 1x rain poncho (I have a Vivi Mari one)
• 1x bikini

Footwear

• Hoka Bondi (main walking shoes)
• Tevas (showers, beach, and evenings)

I'll also be bringing glasses/sunglasses, toiletries and electronics. My plan is to wash clothes every day and keep my pack as light as possible.

A few questions:

1. Are fitted gym shorts and leggings suitable for the Camino, or would I be better off with looser hiking clothing? I almost never wear hiking pants, and the pairs I've tried felt uncomfortable regardless of the fit.
2. Is a hydration bladder worth bringing on the Coastal Route, or is a regular water bottle enough?
3. Does this amount of clothing seem appropriate for the first two weeks of September?
4. Would you add any extra layers?

Any advice, suggestions, or lessons learned from your own Camino would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks! Buen Camino! 😊