Packing for 150 Miles: The Gear That Actually Worked

Just got back from walking roughly 150 miles on the Camino Portugués — and this is the exact gear setup I carried from Porto to Santiago. No perfect system. No “ultimate” packing list. Just what actually worked after a few weeks of walking, pavement, rain, cafes, private rooms, laundry stops, and trying not to carry more than I needed. I'm a retired educator and former wilderness guide covering budget-friendly gear and practical trail/travel advice. Please subscribe for more gear, hiking, and travel content. In this video I unpack my entire Camino setup: 00:00 Intro 00:06 Durston Kakwa 40L Pack 01:34 Rain Gear 01:53 Sea to Summit Day Pack 03:58 Altra Torin Shoes 04:27 Clothes Pack 05:12 Daily Packing Routine This wasn’t an ultralight wilderness trip. The Camino is its own thing. And after 150 miles, a few pieces of gear mattered a lot more than others. -------------------------------------------------- Backpacking and Travel Gear I Use and Recommend I only recommend gear I use and trust. If something’s overpriced or unnecessary, I’ll probably say that too. Some of the links below are affiliate links. If you buy something through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you-helps with my coffee habit. -------------------------------------------------- BACKPACKING GEAR Backpack *Granite Gear Crown 3 60: https://bit.ly/crown3-60-si-eco *Durston Kakwa 40: https://bit.ly/durston-kakwa-40l *Sea to Summit Day Pack: https://amzn.to/3PrjG2A Tent *Lanshan 1 Pro: https://amzn.to/3Pe9w5l Sleeping Bag / Quilt *Hammock Gear Burrow 20: https://bit.ly/hammock-gear-burrow Sleeping Pad *Nemo Tensor Regular Wide: https://amzn.to/3Pdwae6 *Klymit Static V: https://amzn.to/4320V8V Rain Jacket *Frogg Toggs Ultralight Rain Jacket: https://amzn.to/4tsQ3fp Water Filter *Platypus QuickDraw: https://amzn.to/49w0lnx *Sawyer Squeeze: https://amzn.to/3RcBPl8 Cook System *BRS-3000T Stove: https://amzn.to/4uwDyjz *750ml Titanium Pot: https://amzn.to/4d8MK6J *AeroPress Coffee Maker: https://amzn.to/4niP2EV Trail Shoes *Altra Olympus 6: https://amzn.to/4tozeCg Water Storage *CNOC Vecto 2L: https://amzn.to/4u3msu2 Headlamp *Nitecore NU25: https://amzn.to/3QWNioY Satellite Communicator *ZOLEO: https://amzn.to/43297WJ -------------------------------------------------- TRAVEL ELECTRONICS Power Bank *Flextail Zero 10,000mAh Power Bank: https://amzn.to/4nfLi7g *Anker PowerCore Slim 10K: https://amzn.to/4tm6KJi Charger / Adapter *MINIX NEO P1 GaN Charger: https://amzn.to/3QVd64R *Anker Nano Charger: https://amzn.to/3PuZ6OP Storage *Samsung USB-C Flash Drive 128GB: https://amzn.to/3P4UgHZ CAMPING / HONDA PASSPORT / ROVE-LITE Camp Stove *Single Burner Butane / Propane Stove: https://amzn.to/4uDrM7b Coffee Setup *AeroPress Coffee Maker: https://amzn.to/4tZV7sD Cooler / Fridge *Euhomy 12V Fridge: https://amzn.to/4dimXcp Battery *50Ah LiFePO4 Battery: https://amzn.to/3PuukFJ Portable Solar Panel *100W Portable Solar Panel: https://amzn.to/4wfp9Ko *Battery Charger: https://amzn.to/3PqN4pE