Typical Packing List for 4-Day Hiking Trip to Spain

Rucksack (usually 35+8 litres)

Lightweight shoes or sandals

2 x pair socks

2 x polo shirts

1 x underpants

4 x handkerchiefs

T-shirt + sports shorts (for sleeping, pool and casual wear)

Toiletries (shaving foam, shower gel, toothpaste, deodorant, sun cream)

Toothbrush + comb + razor

Personal hygiene kit (loo paper + hand gel)

Sunhat

Sunglasses

Camera (+ spare battery)

Mobile phone

iPad + charger + adapter + SD card reader

Guide books

Map + compass

Reading book

Passport

Travel documents

Snacking food (e.g., 6-12 cereal bars)

Water purification tablets

First-aid kit

Survival bag

Head torch (+ spare batteries)

Whistle

Small money container (for currency swapping with wallet)

Lightweight fabric bag

Foam seat

Pen

All the above should weigh no more than 7 or 8 kg

Plus, I wear on the plane:

Walking boots + walking socks + pair socks

Trekking trousers + underpants

Fleece jacket + polo shirt

Wallet + belt + handkerchief

Car keys + house keys

Wristwatch

If I might be staying in a refugio in the mountains, I would add:

Sheet sleeping bag (polyester)

Trekking towel

For a winter or high mountain trip to Spain, I would add:

Waterproof jacket (packable)

Waterproof trousers

Thermal long johns and base layer (replacing T-shirt and shorts)

Spare walking socks

Woolly hat

Gloves

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