29 Spanish Backpacking Words You Need to Know for Travel

Planning a trek across the El Camino? Guiding Spanish-speaking clients?

Whether you just bought that ticket to backpack South America, are simply bored, or possibly lost a piece of gear on your trip and are trying to shop for another, this handy list can help you:

1. Backpack = Mochila

2. Headlamp = Linterna Frontal

3. Sunglasses = Anteojos del Sol

4. Beacon = Arva

5. GPS = GPS

6. Toothbrush = Cepillo de los Dientes

7. Toothpaste = Pasta de Dientes

8. Floss = Hilo Dental

9. Face wipes = Toallas Humedas

10. Dish wear = Utensillos de Cocina

11. Thermos = Termo

12. Sunscreen = Protector

13. Biodegradable soap = Jabon Biodegradable

14. Nalgene/Waterbottle = Botella de Agua

15. Sleeping bag = Bolsa de Dormir

16. Compass = Brújula

17. Map = Mapa

18. Tent = Carpa

19. Cook Pot = Olla

20. Toilet Paper = Papel Higiénico

21. Camp Stove and Gas = Calentador y Combustible

22. Notebook & Pen = Cuaderno y Lapiz

23. Lighter = Encendedor

24. Matches = Fósforos

25. Ground pad = Aislante

26. Pillow = Almohada

27. Boots = Botas

28. Socks = Medias

29. Down Jacket = Campera de Pluma

Disclaimer: I'm writing from Argentina in which these words are going to particular to this area. There are many Spanish-speaking countries, which all use slightly different terminology than the other. Even though most will understand what you're saying, it's helpful to research the particular area's translations. Buen viaje!

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