Recommended Items to Bring
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Keep in mind this list is compiled from multiple sources, with varying experiences and needs. Not all of this will be useful for you. Look at your own needs, and be prepared because it is a difficult journey – don’t just wing it.
Pack in such a way that everything you need is always with you or on you because it’s common that people get separated
List of Recommended Items
Shoes
Some say yes to sneakers with memory-foam sole, others only recommend sandals. Sandals in particular if your feet are prone to swelling- the shoes need to have room or need to be open
Personal Bag
Common that people get separated from their group, in this situation money and passport are key that are stowed away separately from your backpack/stroller.
Water Bottle
Some recommend bringing own bottle, filter optional since water is bottled. Bringing own travel mug with lid is recommended for tea, can also be used for water
Food
Our bodies don’t have the type of immunity locals have. Eat bread that is baked on the way but none of the other food. Packaged cheese and yogurt is sold on the walk too. Bring high protein snacks: almond butter packets, Protein Bars, Beef Jerky
Cloths
Bring an extra set of cloths to simply have as a backup for your primary set as there may be some instances that you will need to use them accordingly.
Because it may be difficult to share a shower with all other pilgrims whilst on the road, you may want to consider sweat refreshers, for a quick clean and rapid recovery for your skin.
Strollers with big wheels recommended to carry for families or groups of people – pay attention to the max weight the stroller can carry. Pet strollers good to carry for one or two people. Backpack must have a waist strap. Goes a long way in helping distribute weight to your core not just your back
Pet-strollers have zips – recommended for security. Some regretted not bringing a stroller and so they ended up buying in Iraq; however the ones purchased in Iraqi fell apart.
Bring whatever you usually take at home as there are many people from different walks of life and medicine could help if you are to fall ill.
If you have the capcity for it and can carry onto it you will benfit from bringing one along especially when you are in the mawkibs. With all the pilgrims it may be hard to find one when sleep time hits.
Night can be cold – keep in mind.
If you are dehydrated just regular water won’t absorb well so take electrolyte powders and tablets to help water absorb.