Packing for the Camino de Santiago as a Solo Female

I am walking the Camino de Santiago solo at 51 — here's exactly what's in my backpack, based on hundreds of kilometers of long-distance hiking experience. This is the no-nonsense guide to packing for 800 kilometers (500 miles) on the French Way of the Camino de Santiago. No fluff, no sponsored gear — just what this 51-year-old woman is actually carrying for 5+ weeks on the Camino by myself, why I chose it, and what didn't make the cut to keep my pack weight BELOW 20 pounds. 👉 Interested in our journey or Megan's Camino? Watch why Megan she is doing this solo:    • Why I'm Walking the Camino Alone at 51   --- About The Midlife Leap: We're Eliot (53) and Megan (51), leaving behind corporate life to live with passion and a renewed drive in our middle years. Join us as we take the leap — from adventure travel to the daily decisions that make a life on our terms. Subscribe to follow Megan's full Camino Frances journey. #CaminoDeSantiago #CaminoFrances #MidlifeLeap Subscribe for the Camino series + our honest guides for travel over 50.