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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

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Is there really a waterproof solution

Sleeping bag

Tips on Sleeping bags for the camino walk
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Sleeping bag rating for the mountains in spring...

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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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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    We need some advice about shorts!
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    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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    Altus BALI Sleeping bag liner
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    ...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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