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- Bike
Your own bike, if you do not rent one. Book bike transport on trains or planes in advance.
- Blister plasters
Special plasters that cushion blisters and help them heal.
- Boxing gloves
Your boxing gloves in the right weight for training or sparring.
- Cycling gloves
Padded gloves ease the pressure on your hands on long rides and protect them in a fall. Full fingers are better on mountain bike trails.
- Hand wraps
Hand wraps protect your wrists and knuckles under the gloves.
- Helmet
A bike helmet protects your head. In some countries it is compulsory.
- Hydration pack
A backpack with water bladder lets you drink without stopping.
- Indoor sports shoes
Indoor shoes with non-marking soles for sports halls.
- Knee-pads
Knee-pads (and sometimes elbow-pads) are popular in some applications for the protection of joints during crawls or hits. Wikipedia]
- Mouthguard
A mouthguard protects your teeth when sparring.
- Pilgrim passport (credencial)
On the Way of St James you collect stamps in it. Pilgrim hostels often ask for it, and you need it for the Compostela certificate. Get it before you go or at the start.
- Skipping rope
A skipping rope for warming up and staying fit on the road.
- Sleeping bag liner
Many mountain huts require one for hygiene. Light and small to pack.
- Spare tubes
Spare inner tubes that fit your tyre size.
- Sportswear
Breathable clothes for training and matches.
- Trekking poles
Take strain off your knees on descents and give you balance on rough trails.
- Walking boots
Sturdy boots with ankle support and a good tread for mountain trails. Break them in before the trip.
- Walking socks
Padded, quick-drying socks prevent blisters on long walks. Avoid cotton.