Stephen Okey

In a week, Paige and I are headed off to Spain to hike the Camino de Santiago de Compostella. As we’ve been training and getting ready, I have compiled a handy photo guide of all the things I’m taking. I don’t mean this to be an advertisement, but something helpful for any other future peregrinos.

	Pack and Cover Pack: an older version of the REI Lookout 40, which was on sale Pack Rain Cover: REI Duck’s Pack Rain Cover – 40 liters
	Outer Clothing Clockwise from upper left: Columbia fleece (I’ve had this awhile, and may ditch it after we get through the mountains) Two pairs REI Sahara convertible pants Georgetown t-shirt (Hoya Saxa!) Saint Leo t-shirt (Go Lions!) Columbia long sleeve Tamiami II hiking shirt REI Sahara long sleeve tech shirt Belt Columbia rain jacket
	Undergarments 3 pairs Ex Officio boxer briefs 3 pairs SmartWool socks 2 pairs REI sock liners 1 pair EMS sock liner
	Footwear Teva sandals Merrell Moab Mid boots
	Miscellaneous Gear Stuff sacks REI sleep sack REI Traverse trekking poles Contigo water bottle Platypus 2L water bladder LED headlamp (we got a 3pack of these at Costco) LED flashlight Cord bracelet: this currently doubles as a carabiner, but is good to have just in case Leatherman Travel wallet REI camp towel
	Toiletries Toothbrush Floss Toothpaste Travel mouthwash Contact lens case Contact solution (the 2 oz bottle lasts about 2 weeks) Soap I took from a hotel Detergent (I’ve heard mixed reviews, so we’ll see how well it works)
	First Aid (sorry the picture is blurry) Moleskin (for blisters) Sewing kit (2 spools and some needles placed in a plastic tube) Ace ankle bandage Aleve A bottle of rubbing alcohol Hand sanitizer Sunscreen (spray on and roll on) Neosporin Bacitracin Assorted bandaids and gauze
	Journals and Guides Pen Journal Top 10 Barcelona (we are spending a week in Barcelona after the camino) Hiking the Camino de Santiago

The only thing missing is my hat, which I left in my office. It’s from Columbia and it’s the greatest hat I’ve ever owned. And I’ve owned some great hats.

I’ll post again after we return with some more serious reviews about what