The Travel Tips

To embark on the Cammini Bizantini, it’s important to remember a few simple tips for packing your backpack.

Try to bring only the essentials without overdoing it. Once on the Way, you’ll realize that you need fewer things than you brought.

In summer, a couple of changes will be enough as you’ll have the opportunity to wash dirty clothes every evening, and thanks to the heat, they’ll dry quickly. In winter, however, you might need to bring a bit more, and certainly heavier items.

Below, we’ll provide a list of items that might be useful for walking the Cammini Bizantini. Of course, you can add or remove items based on your habits and needs.

• BACKPACK choose a 40-liter backpack, you’ll be able to fit all the necessities without straining your back;
• RAIN COVER usually included with the backpack, but make sure because if the backpack gets wet in case of rain, it would be a problem;
• WATER BOTTLE it’s best to have a 1-liter capacity because in some sections there are no fountains or water sources;
• SHOES;
• SOCKS better if made of technical material to avoid blisters and because they’ll dry faster;
• FLIP-FLOPS latex ones are ideal for use in the shower as they dry quickly and are also very light;
• UNDERWEAR two or maximum three pairs, depending on the season (you’ll be able to wash them daily upon arrival);
• TROUSERS better if made of technical material and with a zip to detach the leg part and turn them into shorts;
• T-SHIRTS made of technical and breathable material;
• SWEATSHIRT a light sweatshirt for “summer, maybe to wear when you go out early in the morning or in the evening; heavier for” winter (like fleece) but always with a zip so you can easily take it off or put it on;
• RAINCOAT there are models that cover both the pilgrim and the backpack, so that in heavy storms, the back of the backpack also stays dry;
• HAT useful on very hot days to protect your head from the sun;
• GAITERS even in “winter we won’t find sections with abundant snow, but if a sudden storm comes, they prevent water from entering” inside the shoes;
• NECK WARMER some types transform into bandanas and also protect from sun rays;
• BELT
• JACKET a softshell type jacket is perfect for an area like Cilento Park in winter periods. In summer, and even in late autumn and spring, a sweatshirt is also fine;
• PAJAMAS
• TOWELS, a large one for the shower and a smaller one for the face, better if microfiber because they are lighter and take up much less space in the backpack;
• FLASHLIGHT to use if walking in low light hours but also for reading a book in the evening before sleeping without disturbing others. If it’s a headlamp, it also allows you to have your hands free. Very useful for visiting caves;
• CHARGER
• STRING 5 meters of string could solve the problem of where to hang the clothes you’ll wash if there are no other alternatives;
• CLOTHESPINS 4 or 5 clothespins will always be useful for laundry but also to distinguish your clothes from others when you hang them. Especially for technical clothing, you might find clothes identical to yours;
• SAFETY PINS useful for hanging on the backpack, obviously on sunny days, clothes that you couldn’t dry the previous day;
• SWIMSUIT a swim in the splendid Cilento sea after many kilometers or a dip in the cold river waters seems like the right reward.
• MARSEILLE SOAP suitable for showering but also for washing clothes;
• AMUCHINA
• HAND WIPES
• LIGHTER, NEEDLE AND THREAD and other useful first aid materials;
• SCISSORS if you come by plane, they might not pass security checks;
• TISSUES;
• TOILET PAPER;
• COMPEED;
• ANTI-FRICTION CREAM the advice is to apply it to your feet every morning to prevent blisters;
• LIP BALM
• MOSQUITO REPELLENT in summer prevents some annoyance, especially at night;
• TOOTHBRUSH AND TOOTHPASTE
• ARNICA CREAM having anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, it is indicated for possible muscle pain;
• DEODORANT
• COTTON SWABS
• SUNSCREEN in summer, exposure to the sun for several hours could burn you, a good protection would avoid burns and redness which would negatively affect the continuation of the Walk;
• BAND-AIDS
• GAUZE
• GAUZE TAPE
• DISINFECTANT
• MEDICINES;
• BOOK it’s true that you should carry as few things as possible to not weigh down your backpack, but a good book (maybe not too big) can keep you company in the evening before falling asleep;
• FANNY PACK in addition to the backpack, we recommend carrying a fanny pack where you can put documents, money, credential and all valuable items that you want to keep close to you, but also to access quickly without removing everything from the backpack;
• NOTEBOOK AND PEN The Cammini Bizantini are also spiritual journeys; you might want to jot down emotions or sensations evoked along the way or simply keep a diary of this beautiful experience;
• DOCUMENTS
• HEALTH INSURANCE CARD
• CASH AND CREDIT CARDS it is possible to withdraw from ATMs and post office ATMs at almost all stage endings;
• CREDENTIAL and MAP, to be collected at the agreed point;