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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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Which footwear in April

Phones, apps, gps & maps

Tips on mobile phones and other electronics while on the camino
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Cell phone service and navigation apps

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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Sleeping bag rating for the mountains in spring...

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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What Is The Most Useful & Usless Item You Packed
Camino wristwatch
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    rickyt
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    Suggestions for Lightening my Backpack for a 6-day Camino Walk
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    What size backpack should I get?
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    C clearly
    What gear should I cut?
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    LavanyaLea
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    • LIVE from the Camino Me and my umbrella - envy of the Camino
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    Camino Chrissy
    Altus BALI Sleeping bag liner
    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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    • iPhone/Fitbit Charger - Lightning Plug
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    SuffolkSusie
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    • Do I need to pack waterproof trousers & jacket?
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    • Hiking tights for September Camino Frances
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    Ikea Poncho
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    AnaRosario
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    Lisbon light fleece blanket
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    • Keen Sandals
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    ginniek
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    • Looking for Outdoor Stores in Galicia & Portugal?
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    bokormen91
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    • Gossamer Gear G4-20 Review
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    • How do you secure your backpack from theft as checked luggage.
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    CreationRamblers
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    LIVE from the Camino Need help sending some items "backwards"!
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    Gwaihir
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    • Searching for GPS map for GPS viewer for Portuguese Coastal route
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    lt56ny
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    Belt purchase in Logrono
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    Arthur Gil de Lamadrid
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    • Merino fleece or synthetic puffy for October/early November?
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    Nelle
    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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    • ‘How’ do you organize your backpack?
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    CreationRamblers
    SIM plan - Camino Primitivo & Salvador
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    lt56ny
    My new anti blister strategy
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    Leaderene
    Just for Fun, Packing Light Tips
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    lt56ny
    Free hiking poles in Logrono
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    For Sale/Wanted Wanted: Pre-owned Pacer Poles
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    Arbey48
    LIVE from the Camino Need help asap finding new water bladder in Madrid
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    davebugg
    Where to buy good hiking poles in SdC
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    Rick of Rick and Peg
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    • Checking your backpack on flights
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    For Sale/Wanted 2 brand new Macabi skirts for sale - UK only
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    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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    • Yet another sleeping bag question!
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    Mobile phone-02.UK sim card
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    On the CF & need a new hat!
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    Boots in Burgos
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    To shave or not to shave
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    Camino Frances gear review
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    legless
    Altra Lone Peak 4 Trail-Running Shoes?
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    JMac56
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    • Favorite shirts?
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    • Water Discussion (I thought you might like a laugh)
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    David Tallan
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    For Sale/Wanted Wanted: Costco down quilt
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    For Sale/Wanted Men's Altus poncho free
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    • Where to Find Affordable Trekking Poles in Porto or Tavira
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    • Can I use a liner only?
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    Walkerooni
    Camino Ready, Backpacks, Boots etc
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    How many pairs of shoes??
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    J Willhaus
    Mapping Apps for Video
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    • Sink plugs?
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    • Trekking Poles in Santiago
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    Desert Bruce
    Altus BALI Sleeping bag liner
    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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    • Clothing for mountains
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    • SIM CARD that works in BOTH France AND Spain
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    • Sleeping bag or liner only on Inglés in May?
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    • Tips to Keep your Hiking Shoes Dry in the Rain
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    • Ingenious (to me) water bottle solution : )
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    Jeff Crawley
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    How much break-in for shoes is enough?
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    • Best all purpose soap
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    Small, internal frame pack recommendations
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    henrythedog
    Reminder to keep your powerbank in your hand luggage!
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    Correos transfers
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    How to get weight down
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    • Where can I change to the Spanish Sim Card on CF?
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    • Compression bags for clothes packing?
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    jrewins
    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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    • Power Adapter shape
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    Blankets in albergues
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    Waterproof Boots?
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    • Gossamer Gear backpack options
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    davebugg
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    • Seeking a mid-layer clothing recommendation for Primitivo (September 15 - Sept 28)
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    Can you buy Hoka shoes in Salamanca?
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    Hiking poles on planes USA
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    What do you sleep in? (girls)
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    Jamieb
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    • Sunglasses / Camino Portugues / Walking in August
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    • Wet boots - what do you do?
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    Camino wristwatch
    Perfect memento/gift in a presentation box. Engraving available, 25 character max.
    What do You Do with your "Old" Equipment?
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    Camino Chrissy
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    • Backpack For Man w Broad Shoulders
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    tomnorth
    New Equipment Providers?
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    vjpdx
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    • A Guide to Effective Water Filtration
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    Rick of Rick and Peg
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    • Two way satellite communicator
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    More 2024 Camino Guides available
    The 2024 Camino guides will be coming out little by little. Here is a collection of the ones that are out so far.
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    • if you’re not tired of looking at packing lists anyone want to chime in on newbie list for april-june? (frances)
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    • Shoes for wide feet, want to avoid problems with zero drop shoes
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    Mystery Ranch Packs
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    Poles in Ourense
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    wise pilgrim apps
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    J Willhaus
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    • Trekking Poles
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    • Why doesn't my iPhone like the QR code on the sign in front of Pilgrims Office in SDC? (And a work around)
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    Microfibre towel
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    Macabi skirt shipping to EU
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    Paul Wilson
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    Train for your next Camino on California's Santa Catalina Island March 16-19
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