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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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Re-designing My Sleep System for Weight and Comfort

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
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Decathlon stores, Santiago - A Coruna
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trecile
Use Chrome Browser (Android, iOS, Windows, etc.) to translate websites (such as Gronze.com)
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Need suitcase for trip home
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Pack is too large for carry-on
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    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 30 Day "Runlimited" guarantee from Zappos
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    Primitivo in June, fleece sleeping bag?
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    Waterproof spray for boots
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    Dorpie
    And Another Pair of Sandals
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    trecile
    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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    • What is the one luxury or non-essential item you would bring with you?
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    Experience with Deuter ACT-Lite 40+10 pack?
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    Visiting Deuter Shop in Bremen... any recommendation I should look at
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    FamPed
    Mesh trail shoes and waterproof socks.
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    Camino Preparation Guide
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    SIM card
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    Post-camino packing
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    Telephone communication & Albuergue Reservations
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    Nate Bissonette
    Cost of Treking Poles in SJPdP?
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    • Costco duvets are back, and improved
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    RJM
    Packing List Camino Frances Mid May (Honeymoon)
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    MichelleElynHogan
    Ultralight day shoes - only 190g! Other ultralight ideas?
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    Ungawawa
    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).
    Gear Selection Stress - Not Just for Camino Newbies
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    The Perfect Camino Shoe!
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    Feet issues - Chacos?
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    Kate Allenger
    The sounds you hear before someone answers
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    Camino Jewellery
    A selection of Camino Jewellery
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    • Wow! Look at this ultralight backpack made from Ikea bags!
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    For Sale/Wanted Camino gear for sale
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    Now I Pack
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    Bras for " curvy " girls
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    Bringing a T Mobile Samsung 6
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    t2andreo
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    Hairdryer on the walk?
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    Colette Z
    Why silk?
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    Jeff Crawley
    Sun block. Which is best
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    Chriswalker
    Sweater/base layer recommendation (Merino wool)
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    For Sale/Wanted Cape Town/South Africa - Gear to buy
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    Camino Preparation Guide
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    Plug for Europe
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    Tablet for a Newbie?
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    Ultralight Day Pack for after walking
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    Where to get my SIM...on Camino Francés???
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    Camino Preparation Guide
    The focus is on reducing the risk of failure through being well prepared. 2nd ed.
    Do I really need a sleeping bag?
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    Happiness is...
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    Did ANYBODY take crappy equipment
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    Women's Underwear Thread(s): Tops n Bottoms
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    donalomahony
    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,-
    Vibram FiveFingers - How many people have used these?
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    Outdoor Shops in Santiago
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    Jeff Crawley
    Le Puy...purchase hiking poles
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    Taking a Chariot...
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    Need your advice on Boots
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    Socks and Crocks
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    Poncho vs "rain suit" in May/June?
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    Non-Shopper Packing for the Camino.......
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    do you carry a special non-essential?
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    alexwalker
    Not another Walking Pole Thread
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    Camino Way markers in Bronze
    The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
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    • Sleeping bag with 45 (F) rating enough for April?
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    Would You Post some Leadville's for me?
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    SIM cards in Lisbon airport?
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    ESSENTIAL Equipment for the Budget Concious Pilgrim?
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    For Sale/Wanted Wanting to buy an Altus Poncho size M
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    jumada
    Camino Preparation Guide
    The focus is on reducing the risk of failure through being well prepared. 2nd ed.
    This is an interesting idea for saving some ounces and grams.
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    Kanga
    where to carry camelback
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    Clever ways of making your kit multitask
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    Sleeping Bags
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    kelleymac
    Camino Preparation Guide
    The focus is on reducing the risk of failure through being well prepared. 2nd ed.
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    How important are Gaiters on a Winter camino
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    SJPP to Roncesvalles
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    Matthew King
    Camino Ready, Backpacks, Boots etc
    3rd Edition. More content, training & pack guides avoid common mistakes, bed bugs etc
    Camino backpack suggestion - finding the sweet spot
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    Sim card
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    How did you or will you pack your backpack?
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    Please... Seriously Need Shoe Help
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    Piero Frustascarpe
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    The 2024 Camino guides will be coming out little by little. Here is a collection of the ones that are out so far.
    Any first timer tips?
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    Rick Chollett
    No data no contract Sim card
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    Trekking poles
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    Lance Chambers
    Comments please on some Camino backpack candidates!
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    Piero Frustascarpe
    Do I Need a sleeping bag liner for CF in May 2016?
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    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.
    Purchase hiking stick in Lisbon
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    Llew
    Buying an Altus Poncho in Irun
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    please tell me what I can leave behind
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    After the day is done - shoes
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    Can hiking poles be carried on board airplanes?
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    Kim Wright
    Train on the 4-day Catalina Camino
    Train for your next Camino on California's Santa Catalina Island March 16-19
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