Camino de Santiago Cycle Kit List
This kit list has been provided by our tour operator, Action Challenge, specifically for the Camino de Santiago Cycle trip.
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KIT LIST ITEM |
IMPORTANCE |
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FOOTWEAR |
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Trainers/Cycle shoes - Should have thick, stiff soles |
ESSENTIAL |
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3 – 4 pairs of socks |
ESSENTIAL |
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Shoes / Sandals for free time at the end of challenge |
RECOMMENDED |
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CLOTHING |
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Cycle Shorts - 2 pairs, padded lycra |
ESSENTIAL |
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Cycle tops - 2 lightweight, wicking material with pockets on back |
ESSENTIAL |
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Finger-less cycle gloves |
ESSENTIAL |
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Peaked cap with neck cover / Bandana / Buff for sun protection |
ESSENTIAL |
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1 x wicking t-shirt |
ESSENTIAL |
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Lightweight trousers/shorts |
ESSENTIAL |
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Waterproofs (top & bag covers) |
ESSENTIAL |
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Casual clothes for dinner/ hotels / travel and evening wear |
RECOMMENDED |
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Microfibre lightweight fleece for cooler nights. |
RECOMMENDED |
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EQUIPMENT |
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80 - 100 litre duffle bag or soft holdall |
ESSENTIAL |
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Small daypack for carrying personal items on cycling days with rain cover – extra clothing / snacks / bike spares |
ESSENTIAL |
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Cycle Helmet - this is essential and must always be worn while cycling |
ESSENTIAL |
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2 – 3 litre platypus/camelback water carrier and 1 x 1 litre water bottles |
ESSENTIAL |
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Sun glasses / cycle goggles with clear lenses |
ESSENTIAL |
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Head torch with spare batteries |
ESSENTIAL |
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Camera with spare batteries and memory cards |
RECOMMENDED |
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Snacks for up 3 cycling days – sweets/trail mix/cereal bars |
RECOMMENDED |
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Energy tablets/ Electrolyte replacement tablets for adding to drinking water |
RECOMMENDED |
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Ear plugs, travel pillow |
OPTIONAL |
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Mobile telephone with charger and adapter |
OPTIONAL |
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TOILETRIES |
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Anti-bacterial hand gel |
ESSENTIAL |
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Sun screen (at least factor 30+), lip balm and after sun |
ESSENTIAL |
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Wet wipes for personal hygiene |
RECOMMENDED |
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Soap/face wash |
OPTIONAL |
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Contact lenses & solutions for wearers. A pair of glasses as back up |
IF APPLICABLE |
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1 x toilet roll or packs of travel tissues |
RECOMMENDED |
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Zip-lock re-sealable bags – for storing toilet paper between stops |
ESSENTIAL |
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Shampoo and shower products for the hotel |
RECOMMENDED |
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PERSONAL FIRST AID KIT |
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Paracetamol / Ibuprofen / Aspirin |
ESSENTIAL |
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Antihistamines |
ESSENTIAL |
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Plasters / blister kit / zinc oxide tape |
ESSENTIAL |
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Rehydration powder (dioralyte) |
ESSENTIAL |
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Anti-diarrhoea tablets (Imodium) |
RECOMMENDED |
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Antiseptic Wipes |
RECOMMENDED |
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Throat Lozenges |
RECOMMENDED |
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Muscle rub / deep heat / ibuprofen gel |
RECOMMENDED |
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Knee supports (if required) |
RECOMMENDED |
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Vaseline petroleum jelly / chamois cream |
RECOMMENDED |
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Any personal medication that has been prescribed by a GP or clinic |
IF APPLICABLE |
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DOCUMENTS |
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Passport/ photocopies – stored separately in case passport goes missing |
ESSENTIAL |
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1 passport sized photo – stored separately from passport in case passport goes missing |
ESSENTIAL |
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Travel insurance certificate and 24 hr emergency contact telephone number for insurance company |
ESSENTIAL |
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Local currency in mixed denominations |
ESSENTIAL |
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Credit Card / additional funds to cover trip curtailment costs if necessary |
ESSENTIAL |
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Vaccination certificates if applicable |
ESSENTIAL |
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Action Challenge emergency contact list |
ESSENTIAL |