Ten useful things which weigh almost nothing to bring on your Camino

All of the following weigh almost nothing, are cheap and commonly available, and could be really useful on the Camino.

Laytex gloves: like the ones used in hospitals. If you're walking in summer maybe you don't want to bring a pair of full size gloves but you'd like to have a fallback strategy in case there's some cold and wet weather (as often happens). If you're walking in winter you'll already be bringing a pair of gloves but it could be handy to have a second pair for extra cold days or for when your main gloves are already wet and are no longer keeping your hands warm. Laytex gloves can also be handy for amateur blister surgery.

Safety pins: these can double as clothes pegs (US clothes pins), replacement buttons, zips, self defence, amateur blister surgery (why does it always come to this?), etc.

Masking or Duct Tape: maybe not a whole roll but part of one at least. This can be very useful for quick repairs to clothes or equipment. A small tear in a poncho can quickly turn into a gaping hole. A waterproof jacked snagged on barbed wire may cause a small hole which will let in a surprising amount of water next time it rains. Duck Tape is perfect for these situations (as well as many more).

String: any kind of strong string will do (you even find this along the Caminos in the form of baler twine). It comes in handy as a clothes line, shoe lace replacements, belt,

Bin bags (US Trash Bags): I always have a few of these in my backpack. They're useful for lots of things. In wet weather you can use them as a backpack inner liner to keep your things dry. They're worth having for that alone. They'll also double as rain gear of you're stuck. The big ones are the best, also strong ones, you don't want the ones that rip easily.

Cutlery: I usually travel with a knife and a spoon. A knife is handy for cutting bread or cheese and a spoon for eating. This might be a bit obvious but lots of people don't think of it until the day they need it.

Multi-Socket / adaptor: allows several people to use the same power outlet. This comes in handy in places where there's a shortage of power outlets / sockets. Admittedly situations like this are rare nowadays because hostels have adapted to the charging needs of modern pilgrims. But you never knew when it might useful to have. The mini ones which weigh very little are commonly available from supermarkets and small shops in Spain.

Bubble wrap: to sit on, a piece of foam serves this purpose too. This is invaluable in wet cold weather where there's no place to sit.

Cable ties: these have a multitude of uses besides tying cables. They're good for quick repair jobs, attaching things to your backpack securely, bondage, etc.

Needle and thread: handy for quick repair jobs on torn clothes, etc. Heavy, string thread is the best. Baler twine can be pulled apart and used as thread too, this is excellent for patching up shoes.

If you think of anything I could add to the list let me know!

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