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Which footwear in April

Phones, apps, gps & maps

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Cell phone service and navigation apps

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Camino Chrissy
Is there really a waterproof solution

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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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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
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Sleeping bag advice
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For Sale/Wanted Camino gear for sale : several more items
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For Sale/Wanted Camino gear for sale incl. Osprey Aura 50 women’s backpack
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Robo
OK, the Rice Cooker Decision has been made!
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Northern Laurie
Jo King
In Memorium - my boots
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Tim Greig
Tim Greig
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A selection of Camino Jewellery
stevelm1
Why I Did Not Use an iPod on the Camino
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Sleeping bag/blanket
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    Jo Jo 1
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    JeffV
    About to buy my shoes.
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    HedaP
    HedaP
    We will pick up your luggage, send it to Santiago and store it for you (2024)
    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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    Kanga
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    Julia Mumford
    Packing cubes or dry sacks?
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    Kanga
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    AJGuillaume
    Shower footwear
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    Marietjie
    Equipment
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    Hat suggestion
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    David Tallan
    David Tallan
    Get your Spanish eSim (phone number)
    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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    Hiking shoes - HOKA ???
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    Hiking the Camino in April. Advice needed!
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    Critique my packing list?
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    Kanga
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    Chris2017uk
    Shops at Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
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    Help in unlocking a Vodafone bought in Spain
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    HedaP
    HedaP
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    Jeanne F
    Do I need a sleeping bag? Silk? down?
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    hotelmedicis
    hotelmedicis
    ParismeetsScot
    hiking shoe - hallux rigidus
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    Trevor Ockenden
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    If you’re near Santiago now, what are you wearing?
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    Portable shade - what's not to like
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    trecile
    trecile
    Boot of the Beast
    Getting the right wet weather rig
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    Julia Mumford
    I’ve just had my poles “pimped"
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    Jeff Crawley
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    • Packing list
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    Jeff Crawley
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    • A good idea . . . or not
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    Kiwi-family
    Kiwi-family
    Kernandi
    Packing advice: a couple of questions
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    t2andreo
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    LesBrass
    Do They Fit? Tick List?
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    Joanne P
    Joanne P
    Camino wristwatch
    Camino wristwatch
    Perfect memento/gift in a presentation box. Engraving available, 25 character max.
    Bouwmeester
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    • Which Osprey backpack?
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    Correct Fit and Adjustments of a Backpack
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    Feedback on Salomon Quest 4D 2 GTX boots?
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    Robo
    Advice required: Compact Camera for Video? with External mic Input
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    MikeyC
    UK Pilgrims - Merino wool Aldi Thursday 28th September
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    onwayhome
    onwayhome
    Camino Jewellery
    Camino Jewellery
    A selection of Camino Jewellery
    nidarosa
    Pacerpoles on flights - can you take just the handles on board?
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    summerfish
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    Robo
    Interesting Advice ...
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    Gillyweb
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    FamPed
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    • Happy to make your acquaintance, I said..
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    Bradypus
    Bradypus
    SF-Pilgrim
    Boot Repair
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    kinnear
    Last minute thoughts on clothes
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    LesBrass
    Lone Peak 3.5 vs Merrell vs New Balance
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    Free Backpack, Sleeping bag & Thermarest (Bilbao)
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    New water filter - 2 oz.
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    BlackDog
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    STLperegrino
    Gear / Weight - Packing List Thoughts, Opinions, Questions
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    Hike 30+ miles on the Catalina Camino March 16-19
    Train on the 4-day Catalina Camino
    Train for your next Camino on California's Santa Catalina Island March 16-19
    MBenny
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    back pack choice
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    Susan B Johnson
    voltage adaptor for phone charger
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    Kitsambler
    Kitsambler
    How to Successfully Prepare for Your Camino
    Camino Preparation Guide
    The focus is on reducing the risk of failure through being well prepared. 2nd ed.
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    Best app for Camino Frances
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    What is your 2nd footwear item?
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    jo webber
    Pack is packed.Weight?
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    Stephen
    The wrong trousers
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    Akbunny59
    Akbunny59
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    Smartphone vs. camera - how to carry the camera?
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    Pawel
    Pawel
    Jill81
    Protecting your pack on the plane
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    Akbunny59
    Akbunny59
    KatjaA
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    KinkyOne
    KinkyOne
    The World My Village
    Internet connection
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    John Sikora
    John Sikora
    alhartman
    Sleeping Bag Needed? October
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    hotelmedicis
    hotelmedicis
    How to avoid failure "be prepared"
    Camino Ready, Backpacks, Boots etc
    3rd Edition. More content, training & pack guides avoid common mistakes, bed bugs etc
    Margaret Butterworth
    Blogger
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    Artemis
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    jenipickles
    Anyone tried toe socks?
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    Vivienne17
    Camping mat - to have or have not?
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    MKalcolm M
    To Karin, who left her stick in Santiago...
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    Hike 30+ miles on the Catalina Camino March 16-19
    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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    AlwynWellington
    recharging several high demand devices at once
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    CamelBak "in" backpack
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    Kiwi-family
    when you thought you had it all, you find....
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    domigee
    Pat Beals
    Urgent footwear question
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    MichelleElynHogan
    MichelleElynHogan
    Camino Jewellery
    Camino Jewellery
    A selection of Camino Jewellery
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    grayland
    josephmcclain
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    notion900
    DirtAmy
    Pilgrim badge gift :-)
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    Anniesantiago
    For Sale/Wanted WANTED: ALTUS Ponchos
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    Cycling sleeves for walking
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    Alberte
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    Camino Ben
    Sharing gear as a couple
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    copado
    Packing Pacer Poles Air Travel
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    Arbey48
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    Which sleeping option?
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    Bumpa
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    Hike 30+ miles on the Catalina Camino March 16-19
    Train on the 4-day Catalina Camino
    Train for your next Camino on California's Santa Catalina Island March 16-19
    Turga
    Will I need a fleece?
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    kinnear
    kinnear
    Gillyweb
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    • Sandals and rain ? Do I wear socks..... Portugues in two week's time !
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    Looking for advice - pack weight
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    • First Aid Kit (What to pack)
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    DoubleD
    Frustration - orthotics
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    jo webber
    Staying dry in Oct. Options needed
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    If you could only take one guidebook,
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    Mark Barnes
    Space saver bags
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    Anniesantiago
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    Google Earth for iPhone updated
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    Purple Backpack
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    • Custom Made Backpacks
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    Sailor
    Sailor
    Camino Way markers in Bronze
    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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    Power Adapter?
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    For Sale/Wanted Wanted: Macabi Skirt XL, regular or long (not black)
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    AlanSykes
    In praise of new technology
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  • Tags rain/sun protection
    • Repairing / renewing the Altus Raincoat
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