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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

Phones, apps, gps & maps

Tips on mobile phones and other electronics while on the camino
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Using Whatsapp to book a bed

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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My Take on the Rain Jacket vs Poncho Debate

Sleeping bag

Tips on Sleeping bags for the camino walk
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Sleeping bag/quilt or liner

Back Pack & Packing

Share and learn about how to pack your pack.
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Ultra lightweight backpack--worth it?

Clothing

Tips on what clothes to pack on your Camino de Santiago
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Dri-fit and other quick dry fabrics - how important are they?
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Other small items

Tips about other smaller items that you might not think of for your camino
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The electric coil changed my life on the Camino!
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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€46,-
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Altus BALI Sleeping bag liner
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€46,-
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