Selection of ultralight hiking gear for the GR65 — shoes, backpack, clothing, electronics. Weights, indicative prices and purchase links.
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Altra Lone Peak 8
Altra Running
Chaussure trail à bout large (zéro-drop) — plébiscitée sur le Camino pour sa protection sans contrainte des orteils.
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270 g | ~145 € | Amazon Hardloop |
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Hoka Speedgoat 5
Hoka
Amorti maximaliste — idéal si vos pieds souffrent sur les chemins caillouteux de la Meseta.
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290 g | ~160 € | Amazon Decathlon |
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Chaussettes Darn Tough Merino
Darn Tough
Garantie for life, natural temperature regulation, blister prevention. Bring 3 pairs max.
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65 g/paire | ~28 €/paire | Amazon |
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Semelles Superfeet Green
Superfeet
Support plantaire ferme — réduit les fasciites plantaires et douleurs de talons fréquentes sur de longues distances.
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105 g/paire | ~55 € | Amazon |
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Sandales Bedrock Cairn
Bedrock Sandals
Sandales de récupération légères — pour porter le soir en albergue et laisser les pieds respirer.
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190 g/paire | ~75 € | Amazon |
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Osprey Levity 45 (H) / Lumina 45 (F)
Osprey
Le meilleur rapport poids/fonctionnalités du marché en 2024 — suspension AirSpeed, poche ceinture, filet ventilé.
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1 050 g | ~280 € | Amazon Hardloop |
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Gregory Focal 48 / Maven 45
Gregory
Versatile alternative — better stability on descents thanks to the height-adjustable chest strap.
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1 200 g | ~240 € | Amazon |
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Quechua NH Escape 40 L
Decathlon / Quechua
Budget option — good value for a first Camino. Integrated rain cover, back access.
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1 100 g | ~70 € | Decathlon |
| Item | Weight | Est. price | Where to buy |
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Black Diamond Distance FLZ
Black Diamond
Pliables en 3 sections — tiennent dans le sac en avion. Poignées liège, sangle anti-sueur. Les plus populaires sur le Camino.
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262 g/paire | ~180 € | Amazon Hardloop |
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Leki Micro Vario Carbon
Leki
Carbon — very lightweight, rigid, Speed Lock 2 system. Ideal for users who want the best.
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234 g/paire | ~250 € | Amazon |
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Quechua MT500 Pliable
Decathlon / Quechua
Reliable budget option — aluminium, twist-lock, rubber tip included.
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480 g/paire | ~35 € | Decathlon |
| Item | Weight | Est. price | Where to buy |
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T-shirt Icebreaker Tech Lite 150
Icebreaker
Laine merino 150 g/m² — natural odour control, quick-drying, hand wash and dries in 2h. Bring 2.
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155 g | ~80 € | Amazon Icebreaker |
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Icebreaker Merino underwear
Icebreaker
Merino boxer/briefs — odour control, all-day comfort. 2 pairs are enough.
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80 g/pièce | ~45 € | Amazon |
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Salomon Cross 2-in-1 shorts / Quechua hiking shorts
Salomon / Quechua
1 pair of shorts + 1 convertible trousers cover the whole route. Avoid jeans.
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140–250 g | 30–90 € | Decathlon Amazon |
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Coupe-vent Patagonia Houdini
Patagonia
74 g — se compacte dans sa poche pectorale. Coupe-vent et légèrement coupe-pluie. Incontournable pour les matins froids en altitude.
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74 g | ~130 € | Amazon |
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Montbell Versalite rain jacket
Montbell
The lightest waterproof jacket on the market (108 g) — used by thousands of pilgrims. Proprietary Gore-Tex. Essential for the Pyrenees.
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108 g | ~230 € | Amazon |
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Patagonia R1 / Smartwool Merino 250 fleece
Patagonia / Smartwool
Mid-layer for high-altitude stages (Margeride, Aubrac, Pyrenees). Around 280–350 g.
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300 g | ~120–160 € | Amazon |
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Sun hat (Sea to Summit / Quechua)
Sea to Summit / Quechua
Essential on the Meseta and in the Pyrenees — prefer UPF 50+ and wide brim. Rolls up in the pack.
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60 g | 25–55 € | Decathlon Amazon |
| Item | Weight | Est. price | Where to buy |
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Drap de sac Sea to Summit Breeze
Sea to Summit
Obligatoire dans presque tous les albergues. Le Breeze en coton/soie est plus frais que le synthétique pur — idéal en été.
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130 g | ~40 € | Amazon |
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Oreiller gonflable Sea to Summit Aeros
Sea to Summit
67 g — albergue pillows are sometimes missing or uncomfortable. This one fits in a shirt pocket.
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67 g | ~40 € | Amazon |
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Bouchons d'oreilles (mousse, boîte de 10)
Générique
The real luxury in an albergue. Essential for sleeping when there are snorers (there will be).
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5 g | 3 € | Amazon |
| Item | Weight | Est. price | Where to buy |
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Anti-blister kit: Leukotape + Compeed
Leukotape / Compeed
The essential duo — Leukotape for prevention, Compeed for treatment. Restock at Spanish pharmacies (cheaper).
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80 g | ~18 € | Amazon Decathlon |
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Serviette microfibre Cocoon L
Cocoon / Quechua
Size L (75×135 cm) — dries in 30 min, compact in its pouch. No need for a big towel.
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155 g | ~25 € | Amazon Decathlon |
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Solid soap bar (Lush or Marseille)
Lush / générique
1 bar of soap = body + hair + hand washing clothes. Avoids heavy liquids. Store in a vented soap dish.
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70 g | 5–12 € | Amazon |
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Crème solaire visage SPF50 (flacon 25 ml)
Alterra / Bioré
Apply every morning — days on the Meseta mean 8h of sun exposure. Restock in Spain.
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35 g | ~8 € | Amazon |
| Item | Weight | Est. price | Where to buy |
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Batterie Anker PowerCore 10000 Slim
Anker
10 000 mAh ultra-plate — charge un smartphone 2–3 fois. Légère et plate. Suffisant pour 2 jours sans prise électrique.
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180 g | ~35 € | Amazon |
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Lampe frontale Petzl Actik Core
Petzl
450 lm, batterie rechargeable USB — indispensable pour les départs à l'aube (Saint-Jean–Roncevaux) ou les arrivées tardives.
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77 g | ~45 € | Amazon Decathlon |
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App: Camino Ninja / Buen Camino (free)
iOS / Android
Offline GPS navigation, distances, albergues with reviews. Download before departure.
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0 g | Gratuit / ~5 € | App Store Play Store |
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Câble USB-C multifonction (0.5 m)
Anker / Générique
One short USB-C cable — avoid unnecessarily heavy long cables. Check phone + battery compatibility.
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18 g | ~8 € | Amazon |
| Item | Use | Weight | Where to buy |
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Paracétamol 1000 mg
Doliprane / Efferalgan
Basic painkiller and fever reducer. 8 tablets are enough to start with.
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Pain, fever | 20 g | Amazon |
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Ibuprofène 400 mg
Advil / Nurofen
Anti-inflammatory — essential for tendinitis, shin splints and joint pain. Do not take on an empty stomach. 8 tablets.
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Tendinitis, inflammation | 20 g | Amazon |
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Lopéramide (Imodium) 2 mg
Imodium
For diarrhoea — very common when adapting to Spanish cuisine. 6 capsules are enough.
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Digestive issues | 10 g | Amazon |
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Elastic compression bandage
Tensoplast / Elastoplast
Supports ankles and knees when painful. One 6 cm × 2.5 m bandage. Can also immobilize a mild sprain.
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Sprains, support | 55 g | Amazon |
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Leukotape P (5 cm × 5 m)
BSN Medical
Rigid adhesive tape — the best blister prevention. Apply to friction-prone areas before putting on shoes, every morning.
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Blister prevention | 45 g | Amazon |
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Compeed Blisters (assorted)
Compeed
Hydrocolloid dressings — treatment for declared blisters. Leave in place until natural detachment. Bring small + large sizes.
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Blister treatment | 30 g | Amazon |
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Sterile needle + thread (for draining blisters)
Générique
Thread technique: pass a thread through the blister to drain without removing the roof — faster healing. 3–4 needles in a case.
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Blister drainage | 5 g | Amazon |
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Biseptine or Betadine scrub (small bottle)
Biseptine / Bétadine
Skin disinfectant — clean wounds, abrasions and blisters before covering. 60 ml bottle.
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Wound disinfection | 65 g | Amazon |
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Body Glide ou Vaseline (anti-frottements)
Body Glide / Vaseline
À appliquer chaque matin entre les orteils, sur les talons, inner thighs. Drastically reduces blisters and irritation.
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Friction prevention | 42 g | Amazon |
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Antifungal powder (Amycor / Tolnaftate)
Amycor / générique
Prevention and treatment of foot fungus (athlete's foot) — very common in albergues with shared showers. Sprinkle in socks.
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Foot fungus | 30 g | Amazon |
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Antihistamine (Loratadine 10 mg)
Clarityne / générique
For spring allergies (pollen, grass) and insect bites. 7 tablets.
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Allergies, insect bites | 10 g | Amazon |
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Oral rehydration sachets (ORS)
Hydrovit / Guronsan
For intense heat, diarrhoea or exhaustion — replenishes lost electrolytes. 3–4 sachets to dissolve in 500 ml of water.
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Dehydration, heat | 25 g | Amazon |
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Tweezers + nail scissors
Générique
Tweezers are for removing splinters and thorns. Nail scissors prevent ingrown nails — cut straight, not rounded.
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General care | 25 g | Amazon |
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Assorted bandages (mixed box)
Hansaplast / Urgo
10 assorted bandages — for small cuts and ankle abrasions on rocky terrain.
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Cuts, abrasions | 20 g | Amazon |
| Item | Weight | Est. price | Where to buy |
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Pilgrim poncho (covers pilgrim + pack)
Decathlon / Quechua
Covers both the pilgrim and the pack — lightweight practical solution for showers. Don't rely only on a rain jacket.
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280 g | ~20 € | Decathlon |
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Sac étanche Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil 8L
Sea to Summit
Protects pack contents in heavy rain. 35 g — lighter than a rain cover.
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35 g | ~22 € | Amazon |
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Gourde souple Platypus 1L
Platypus
Pliable quand vide — nettement plus légère qu'une gourde rigide. Deux gourdes de 1L couvrent la plupart des portions sans ravitaillement.
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32 g | ~15 € | Amazon |
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Crédencial del Peregrino (pilgrim passport)
AFPEC / Friends of Saint James
Required to sleep in albergues and obtain the Compostela. Order before departure from pilgrim associations.
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15 g | ~2 € | Compostelle.com |
Excluding water (1–2 kg), food (0.5–1 kg) and documents.
Target: ≤ 8 kg loaded pack