Pilgrim Tips & Packing List Camino de Santiago: What you need to know beforehand, what you need to take, and what you can leave at home.

I found this guide very helpful because it addresses how to pack, how to choose a backpack, footwear, clothing, and all the other items that will be necessary for the Camino de Santiago. It answers many questions that new folks that want to walk The Way would have, like myself. This is not a guide that will show you which route to take, there are many, or what the mileage is between stages but a more practical guide of "how-to" do the essentials, prepare the items that you will need, and what to expect as you walk. Myths are dispelled and a common sense approach is used throughout the book. I love the little anecdotes from other peregrinos (pilgrims) that are sprinkled though the book. It helps to drive the point home to use common sense and pack light. You could find this information in the many forums that are out there but this book makes it so easy to get that same information that I wish I would have had it when I first started researching. It would have saved me a ton of time. Do yourself a favor and buy it. It makes for a great read as it is very informative but not in a dry manner, as sometimes guides can be. I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to do their own Camino de Santiago.

This is a short, useful book with the occasional clever line or interesting anecdote to help you start preparing for your pilgrimage. Though the information could be found in forums or blogs, here it is gathered together for an easy read. A lot of the information is basic preparation for people who have never done or researched a long-distance hike before. If this is you, this book is for you, just don't buy the paperback like I did. Buy the cheaper kindle version. I do have one problem with the suggestions in this book. I have not hiked The Way before, but I disagree with the author's recommendation for footwear. Hiking boots are heavy! There are many who believe that the support that they provide actually increase the chance of injury from a fall because they restrict natural movement. Also, waterproof shoes never stay dry. They hold in water and sweat, then take forever to dry. This is why people who thru hike places like Pacific Crest Trail tend to wear trail runners now. These running shoes grip well, breathe, dry somewhat quickly, and are super light. The downside is that trail runners don't last as long, but they should last longer than the 780km of The French Way. Perhaps this form of shoe wear is just not popular in Europe yet or at the time the book was written (published in 2013). I'm currently deciding between trail runners and broken in hiking sandals for my walk this summer. This is just my opinion, as the saying goes "hike your own hike." Overall, I recommend that future pilgrims read this. Buen Camino! Update: I noticed on my Camino that most Americans under 30 were wearing trail runners, and were quite happy with them. My feet were happiest with socks and sandals. A great look I know, but hey I'm happy when my feet are happy. I suggest reading the book still. It was useful in prepping for my Camino, just remember to listen to your body and enjoy the journey.

Very helpful in preparing for a Camino de Santiago. Very nice (customizable) packing list included as well as resource appendix. Even a translation of the Latin Compostela. I’ve watched many Youtube videos and read a few books about the Camino Frances but found this as a nice concise addition for remembering key points.

Hands down the most useful resource I’ve found in preparing to walk the Camino! Very practical and systematic. Better than the many blogs and websites with lists of random thoughts, this book is born from thousands of miles trekked and hundreds of pilgrim experiences. Having hiked in other parts of the world, this book gives helpful guidance on what works best for the Camino while weighing the options (often literally).

Yates and Hnatiuk's guide, Pilgrim Tips & Packing List Camino de Santiago: What you need to know beforehand, what you need to take, and what you can leave at home. , is very helpful, practical, and down-to-earth. It is not, technically, a guide to the Camino. It does not suggest routes, or recommend facilities, or give distances and altitudes. Rather this is the guide you need to prepare for the trip. Read this when you're ready to start buying equipment and before you pack for the trip. The authors walk you through equipment choices, always stressing the desirability of minimizing the weight you carry in your backpack, and encouraging the potential pilgrim to simplify. They also address common concerns about such topics as vicious dogs (don't worry about them!), sleeping in the refugios (take earplugs), what to wear, what to pack, how to pack, and other advice about practical matters. The authors have walked the Camino multiple times, as well as done volunteer work with pilgrims. It's very clear that they know whereof they speak in this book - you really get expert advice. The authors have a sense of humor about the Camino that is refreshing. I particularly enjoyed observations like the following: Here it is advisable to let common sense, the least common of all senses, reign. They also provide a number of interesting, amusing, and illustrative anecdotes about pilgrims. The book is also a great reference guide. Rather than include quickly outdated information, it provides an extensive appendix of useful web sites. Recommended!

There are lots of books about lots of trails, and the Camino is no exception. However, I was just looking for a simple book that describes the Camino in general terms, and the logistics involved if someone wanted to hike part or all of it. This book fit the bill perfectly. Written by someone who not only has hiked this trail, but has also assisted other pilgrims with their successful journeys, it doesn’t have any unnecessary “fluff”. It covers all of the basics, from planning to packing to hiking and living on the trail.

This is a great book with plenty of details and information from someone who's been and done long distance trails and hiking . As a long distance hiker myself it's always nice to keep up with others who do the same hikes etc . I really recommend this book , not over the top just really good information. Spot on .

c'est un petit bouquin simple et offre que des info essentiel. Il couvre la majorité de question et galère que vous pourriez rencontre pendant les trekkings, non seulement camino.

Very usefull tips about things you should know long before you hit the road. Worth reading for research and preparation.

News on the hikes. Worth every euro.

El libro electrónico resultó ser toda una ayuda, tiene una estilo simpático y ligero. Y lo más importante para mi, los consejos son prácticos, actuales y casi de cualquier índole.