The story behind the Pilgrim Pouch began in 2011 when Amanda and her dad hiked the Camino de Santiago medieval pilgrimage route in northern Spain. They walked in memory of her mom and her two sisters, who all passed away within seven weeks of each other in 2010.

On the trek Amanda realized the need for a small & lightweight pouch that would be handy to hold essentials. When they returned to Spain in 2013 to walk the Camino again, she searched for a lightweight carry bag. After not finding what she needed on the market, she created the first version of the Pouch – and they’re MADE IN THE U.S.A.!

These are neat products and an incredible story. Mandatory reading her Blog if you are at all interested in doing this popular hike – or even if you’re not as it’s fascinating.