Basque Country What to Pack

Camino Kit List

by into-thin-air

When Camino walking it is Important to travel as light as possible, set out below is My Camino Kit List, This is a man kit list but never-the-less can be adapted for ladies too  RucksackRucksack Pro-TectorSleeping BagWalking socks x 2Inner sock x 2Evening sock x 2Gloves ?Head-band ?Sun-hatLong Sleeved T-shirt x 1Short "" "" "" "" "" x 2Trekking Boxers x 2Big TowelWash Gear + PillsSun BlockSandalsShorts x 1Fleece jumperFirst Aid pack + extra medicationCamera x 1 + Charger & Batteries Water BottlePocket knifeHead-TorchTrekking Pole Maps and Guide BookGlassesin-soles &ankle supportsPro-Tector PouchE111PassportPilgrims PassportAir-TicketsMoney / Euro'sInsuranceFlight SweetsAddress bookcardsWearBootsWalking socks cotton boxersWalking TrousersT shirtWaterproof Jacket

Keep your Rucksack Safe -- Keep your kit Dry

by into-thin-air

If you are travelling Anywhere and using a Rucksack / Backpack as your luggage then I would Strongly recommend that you use some form of Rucksack / Backpack Pro-tector !!This tip is from my own personal experience, as I have had Big Problems having my Rucksack damaged or even destroyed by airlines, particularly on Airport Carousels,What can happen is that one of the straps can drop in-between the lats on the moving Carousel and then as your Rucksack goes around a corner, the strap gets ripped off, I lost the entire back and carrying system from one of my rucksacks !! You Definitely don't want this to happen, Especially on the way out to start walking your Camino !!As The Rucksack Pro-Tector has the second function as a water-resistant liner for your rucksack. It is a particularly useful piece of kit for Camino walking, Other rucksack protectors leave you with the problem of having to...

The weather!

by timtregenza

The weather in the Basque country has its moments. In summer the temperature is milder than in southern Spain (about 25 degrees) but the winters can be very wet, so wet weather gear may be required.It also snows! In particular in Alava (up around Vitoria and the Rioja region) it can be cold (the area is quite high up). The Altube pass (between Bilbao and Alava) is regularly blocked in winter. So check the forecast!

EA'S RIA

by DPando

CHILDS SURFING WAVES

by DPando

NATURAL HARBOUR (RIA)

by DPando

EA'S HIGHER POINT (NATURAL HARBOUR ENTRANCE)

by DPando

CANTABRIC SEA IN EA

by DPando

EA'S DOCK

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EA WALKING PROMENADE

by DPando