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Foot wear & care

Tips on how to take care of your feet while on the Camino de Santiago
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Experience with waterproof socks

Phones, apps, gps & maps

Tips on mobile phones and other electronics while on the camino
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Can I Walk the Camino Without a Smartphone?

Walking Poles

Tips on how to use walking poles on the Camino
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Rain & sun protection

Tips on protecting yourself from the weather on the Camino
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My Take on the Rain Jacket vs Poncho Debate

Sleeping bag

Tips on Sleeping bags for the camino walk
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Night temp for a sleeping bag liner

Back Pack & Packing

Share and learn about how to pack your pack.
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Backpack??

Clothing

Tips on what clothes to pack on your Camino de Santiago
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These are travel hacks I typically bring. What are some of your travel hacks? I'm targeting the beginning of Fall.

Other small items

Tips about other smaller items that you might not think of for your camino
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Ideal sleeping bag liner whether we want to add a thermal plus to our bag, or if we want to use it alone to sleep in shelters or hostels. Thanks to its mummy shape, it adapts perfectly to our body.

€46,-
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Where to buy a staff in SJPdP?
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€46,-
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Short gaiters with trail runners on CF
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Clothing clothing clothing what to wear to the ball?
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New shoes, lighter than older ones
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Water bottle tube adapter availability in Europe
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Orthotics for Supination
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