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Which footwear in April

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Is there really a waterproof solution

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Sleeping bag rating for the mountains in spring...

Back Pack & Packing

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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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