The Camino is not exactly a mountainous, hazardous, equipment destroying journey. It is more of a "keep it light" walk with some peculiar extra needs we should keep in mind.
Weight is a huge factor on the camino. Adding a pound to your backpack and walking 10 miles is nothing. Adding a pound and walking 400 is something else entirely. So whenever possible, we are going to err on the side of weight.
Durability is another factor. A $35 walmart backpack may work just fine. Break a strap in the middle of nowhere and you will be dragging that pack for 20 miles hoping to find a store. The Camino passes mainly through small rural villages, not exactly a shoppers paradise. So we will er on the side of quality equipment.
Finally, what we do not need we will not take. Only one change of clothes for instance. Only a few first aid items and not a whole first aid kit. This not only saves weight but the entire idea of the Camino is to get away from the commercial, busy, me life and enjoy the simplicity of a pilgrimage.
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