The Yellow Arrow Camino Kit

The benchmark for active sun protection. Sweat-resistant, invisible finish, non-comedogenic. Pack two for the full Francés.

SPF50 and daily moisturiser in one. Saves weight and time. Great for skin that runs dry in wind and sun.

Lips burn faster than anything else on your face. This weighs 4.8g. No excuse not to pack it.

Budget alternative to La Roche-Posay. Dermatologist-developed, deliberately priced low. Does the job.

Applied every evening it makes a visible difference by week three. Get the 100ml travel size.

The most commonly seen pack on the Camino. Comfortable, durable, well-organised. Buy in-store at any Decathlon across Spain, France or Portugal before you set off.

Galicia gets wet regardless of season. A dedicated rain cover weighs almost nothing and saves everything inside. Buy one that fits your pack size.

Increasingly the preferred choice over hiking boots. Lighter, faster drying, less likely to cause blisters than traditional boots. Break in for at least 100km before the Camino.

Same principle — low-cut trail shoes outperform hiking boots for most pilgrims. Lighter, faster drying, better for long flat stages. Break in well before you set off.

Non-negotiable. Merino regulates temperature, resists odour, and reduces friction better than synthetic. Bring three pairs and rotate daily.

Your feet need to breathe in the evenings. These double as albergue shower shoes and weigh almost nothing. Do not walk 800km without giving your feet an evening off.

The most important item in your first aid kit. Apply at the first hot spot — do not wait for a blister. Buy before you go; expensive in Spanish pharmacies.

For knees, ankles, and shin splints. More targeted than oral ibuprofen for joint and muscle issues. Highly rated and widely trusted.

Replaces shampoo and can double as body wash. Highly rated, lasts 4–6 weeks, removes a bottle from your pack entirely. One of the best reviewed solid bars on Amazon.

The most detailed Camino route app. Stage profiles, albergue listings, GPS waypoints. Download stages offline each morning.

Albergues have limited sockets. A 10,000mAh bank charges your phone 3–4 times. This option hits the sweet spot of weight, capacity and price.

Lightweight, collapsible, and well reviewed. Solid choice if this is your first Camino and you are not sure how much you will use poles.

Carbon fibre construction makes these noticeably lighter and better at absorbing impact on long descents. Worth the upgrade if your knees need extra support.