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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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Shoes (again)

Phones, apps, gps & maps

Tips on mobile phones and other electronics while on the camino
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GPS Devices

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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Is there really a waterproof solution

Sleeping bag

Tips on Sleeping bags for the camino walk
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Bed sheets? Are they always available?

Back Pack & Packing

Share and learn about how to pack your pack.
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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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What Is The Most Useful & Usless Item You Packed
Camino Preparation Guide
The focus is on reducing the risk of failure through being well prepared. 2nd ed.
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Shampoo Bar
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    Lost and Found QR codes for your gear
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    • One of my poles broke
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    • Euro Phone Charger with Dual Output
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    Camino Jewellery
    A selection of Camino Jewellery
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    • Difference Between Altras
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    • Injinji socks
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    • Sim card due to phone troubles
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    • Recommended Shoes
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    Hilarious
    Sydney Australia - Footwear Shop out near the Airport?
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    Solea
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    • Holafly - phone data service
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    Kerry R May
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    • 28L pack on the Camino Frances this October
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    Donate gently used boots while on the Camino
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    Kasee
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    • What shall I remove from my pack.... 🤔
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    gml
    Get a Spanish mobil number + data while on the Camino
    Get a spanish phone number with Airalo. eSim, so no physical SIM card. Easy to use app to add more funds if needed.
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    • Shoe problem
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    lt56ny
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    • Packing List : T shirts : Merino wool or synthetic quick dry ?
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    • Osprey Farpoint 40L Travel Pack Comfort Level
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    • Locked
    Any idea how to use Wise Pilgrim - Portuguese app?
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    trecile
    Get a Spanish mobil number + data while on the Camino
    Get a spanish phone number with Airalo. eSim, so no physical SIM card. Easy to use app to add more funds if needed.
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    • New Sandals!
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    Elle Bieling
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    • Shoes vs boots (again)
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    Ultralight on the Camino--Zoom Presentation Sept. 15, 7pm Eastern time (U.S.). Registration still open.
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    • Waterproof shoes
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    • gpx track Muxia to Finisterre
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    Camino Preparation Guide
    The focus is on reducing the risk of failure through being well prepared. 2nd ed.
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    • Help selecting Boots for our Walk.
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    neverlost4good
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    • Female Wide, Big feet : Size 11 (US) mens. Still searching for the perfect walking shoes.
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    For Sale/Wanted Swap L for M or buy Altus poncho
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    Andrea Mayfield
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    • Anything I should ditch or add?
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    Mito
    Osprey Pack and their Almighty Guarantee (its real)
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    • Sleeping bag for early September Camino Frances?
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    • Packing list : How to keep your feet dry in case of Heavy rain - A Cheap and light weight hack
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    • Using a Cell Phone in Portugal: Tips for Traveling Canadians
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    Ronald Boivin
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    • Packing List : What to sleep in and on ?
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    C clearly
    Recommendations for presentable, smart looking walking shoes
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    Get a Spanish mobil number + data while on the Camino
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    • How important is a rock plate for CF?
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    • trail runners with wider toe box
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    • Trekking poles - ideas for replacement
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    MichelleElynHogan
    Buying Crocs in Santander
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    Old Hillwalker
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    • Rain Pants/DIY- Rain Kilt /Skirt made from a big black plastic bag- Cheap and Light
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    backpack45
    Let us pick up your suitcase once you arrive in Europe....
    ...and ship it to Santiago for storage. You pick it up once in Santiago. Service offered by Casa Ivar (we use DHL for transportation).
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    • What season Sleeping bag
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    • Lems shoes
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    • How many miles to put on your shoes before the Camino
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    Train on the 4-day Catalina Camino
    Train for your next Camino on California's Santa Catalina Island March 16-19
    Useful Items from the Dollarstore to take with ? On a budget
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    Key Essential Item(s) for Your Camino
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    • Lightweight rain jacket
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    • rain gear _ Norte
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    David with new Kit!
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    • Where do you usually carry the shell?
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    Tincatinker
    Camino wristwatch
    Perfect memento/gift in a presentation box. Engraving available, 25 character max.
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    • Walking Sticks! (yes, i know)
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    dougfitz
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    • Macabi skirt sizing/slim/usage
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    Embee12
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    • A Google Maps question
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    DoughnutANZ
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    • Camino maps
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    FourSeasons
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    • Collapsible (Nacatin) walking poles - DIY help request
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    Camino wristwatch
    Perfect memento/gift in a presentation box. Engraving available, 25 character max.
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    • Trying to find a thread with advice about cell phones
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    henrythedog
    Photography equipment?..
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    HadjiTom
    I need extreme sun protection. Suggestions welcome.
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    • Critique my packing
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    • Locked
    Open to criticism on my pack
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    C clearly
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    • GPS for Valcarlos route (and "all" Caminos) available here
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    • Trail shoes for a New Balance 880 lover?
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    • Hiking poles (please bear with me) need honest advice.
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    • Show me your winter footwear, boots and socks.
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    • Things I'd bring, who cares about the weight
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    • What not to bring
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    • Issues with New Merrells for First Long Hike
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    • Calling Albergues
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    Camino wristwatch
    Perfect memento/gift in a presentation box. Engraving available, 25 character max.
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    • Sleeping bag or Klymit blanket on CF in fall?
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    • can ponchos be re-waterproofed?
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    Small digital camera
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    Can you buy Chacos in Spain?
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    • two pairs of shoes vs one pair
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    Opa Theo
    Camino Ready, Backpacks, Boots etc
    3rd Edition. More content, training & pack guides avoid common mistakes, bed bugs etc
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    • Maps.me
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    • Summer and 2 Pairs of Socks
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    • Trail Runner Brands That Work for wide feet
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    Help! What shoes did I buy 3 years ago?
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    Fitness Wearables
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    Orujo
    Get a Spanish mobil number + data while on the Camino
    Get a spanish phone number with Airalo. eSim, so no physical SIM card. Easy to use app to add more funds if needed.
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    • Help with shoe sizing
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    Mananath
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    • UV umbrella in Burgos?
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    • Getting Small
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    mark stevens
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    • Poll Poll
    Gaiters or not ?
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    • eSim purchase in Spain
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    Things you do NOT need to bring on the Camino
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    • My new favorite hiking pants!!!
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    • Best footwear for Camino del Norte & Primitivo
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    • What not to take? And what to not forget?
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    • All Trails App
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    • Reading while on the Camino
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    Dani7
    Topo ultraventure 2
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    Mananath
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    • Bedbug repellent sprays?
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    davebugg
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    • Useful communication apps while on Camino in Spain (and possibly other EU countries)
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    Hiking pants
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    Camino Ready, Backpacks, Boots etc
    3rd Edition. More content, training & pack guides avoid common mistakes, bed bugs etc
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    • Bed bug sheet, any use?
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    • How to use 2-factor ID for banking while traveling with a foreign SIM card
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    DoughnutANZ
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    WhatsApp meets Wise Pilgrim App
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    Kanga
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    • How to keep a digital travel journal - free?
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    • Running shoes, not trail runners
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