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Foot wear & care

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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

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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!
Train on the 4-day Catalina Camino
Train for your next Camino on California's Santa Catalina Island March 30 to April 2
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Walking Boots or open sandals?
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External-frame Packs?
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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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Anyone knows where I can order this sleepingbag in Europe?
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SanJo
Headlamp or tiny flashlight?
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Help with an Altus Poncho
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Packing List of a first timer
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Is a sleeping bag necessary on the Frances in the summer?
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Is it worth taking a foldable bowl? Link in description.
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Best jacket
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7 Ways To Eliminate Foot Pain While Hiking
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Where do I store my luggage in Barcelona
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Hiking shoes/boots versus trail runners on the Norte/Primativo
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Suggested rain gear for August/September camino
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Importance of weight
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Train on the 4-day Catalina Camino
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Rechargable Headlamp
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Footwear inquiry for the Pyrenees section
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Is a cotton/silk liner enough for sleeping?
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Backpacks with sidepockets
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Cost of equipment
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3rd Edition. Vital content training & pack guides avoid common mistakes, bed bugs etc
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Small, lightweight sleeping bag
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Shoes for only the last 100km
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sleeping bags
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Rajy62
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,-
Rain, socks & more socks
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Mailing laptop from Spain
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Nordic poles
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Backpack Pillow
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Shoes are good, pack is good.
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Gear shop in Seville?
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For Sale/Wanted Wanted-Macabi Skirt
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Hiking towels [ Australia ]
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For Sale/Wanted Men's Nike Dri Fit Short Sleeved Shirt Medium
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Hoka Tor Summit WP Hiking Shoe
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Camino Way markers in Bronze
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cell phone on camino frances
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Simple iPad gps system.
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Nordiac poles vs hiking poles
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Macabis 30% on Friday Nov. 25th, 2016
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The best i-pad for the camino
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Shorts or long pants?
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Winter Camino gear for the quasi-large?
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Paulo Arantes
Magenta Backpack
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Purple Backpack
Osprey Sirius 36 or 50l?
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The best gadget for the Camino!
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Walking poles and Marmite
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Are wooden staff/sticks available to buy in Santiago?
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Boots or shoes?
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