Spain - Everyday: What we took

Packing

Due to popular request, well 1,  this is a list of what we took for a 7 week walk in real mountains (in Europe)

Individual

Rucksack (@ 65l)
3 season sleeping bag
2 water proof bags (one for clothes one for the sleeping bag)
2 1.5l water bottles (recycled mineral water bottles)
Toothbrush
Walking boots
Trainers
Swimming trunks
Micro towel
Water proof jacket
Water proof trousers
Gaiters
Inflatable sleeping mat

2/3 easy dry short sleeved T-shirts
1 easy dry long sleeved T-shirts
3 pairs of walking socks (4 if you have sweaty feet)
1 pair of sports socks
Underwear (minimum)
2 pairs of shorts
Gloves
Buff
Scarf
Baseball cap
Sunglasses
Light jumper

Head lamp
Phone

Shared

Maps
Compass
GPS
Guide book
Playing cards

Phone chargers
Spare batteries

Sun cream 50+
Tablets to personal requirements
Toothpaste
Soap

We had on average, with water and food, about 12kg each plus what we wore.

We could have carried less - but the saving in weight in no way makes up for the loss in quality of life.

Packed