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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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Excel Planning Guide for Camino Frances

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!
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Backpack weight
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Suzanne S.
Scarpa boots...
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Luka
Peregrinas, make up, toiletries...
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ttbtinkerbell
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Jacket or coat?
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Marybee03
Rainlegs
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JohnMcM
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Anyone need footwear/foot advice?
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Darialee
How many pairs of trousers?
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HeidiL
First Pilgrimage
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Sarria to Santiago Camino! need help with backpack!
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Bed Bugs - Problem this time of year?
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2nd ed.
Rectangular sleeping bag
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Ryan Air - Rucksack
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eva Kimtah Mesh Shoes and sleeping bag and back pack
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2 shoe/sandal related questions
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Our April 2016 Camino Itinerary
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Chacharm
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Sarria to Santiago late May- investing in merino vs. fleece?
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electra_cd
Suggestions for a sleeping bag
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Suzanne Edminster
Sea to Summit sleeping bags.
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Andrea Mayfield
Eso sí, ¿qué es? (S-O-C-K-S)
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Cailin O Eire
Please review my packing list
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Andrea Mayfield
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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Jo Jo
What shampoo/soap to bring
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Last minute packing questions
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Annie G
Good cheap gloves for wet conditions?
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rometimed
multi country electrical charger with dual USB adapters for charging
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Sixwheeler
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.
Advice on gaiters please
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30 Liter Pack - Camino Portuguese - My Gear List
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My new addition by John Brierly just showed up today
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Refrigerated Medication on the Camino Portuguese
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Refrigerated Medication on the Camino Portuguese
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Get a spanish phone number with Airalo. eSim, so no physical SIM card. Easy to use app to add more funds if needed.
Help please - GPS riddle
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JohnMcM
Fleece (Sweater vs jacket) vs Puff vs Merino Sweater vs nothing at all.
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Spanish SIM card or AT&T World Call Rates - Which is best?
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Walking in Chacos?
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Packing List--suggestions please!
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Train on the 4-day Catalina Camino
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Walking staff on planes?
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Backpack Osprey 48
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Osprey Kestrel... or not?
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Mike Savage
Is it smart to just buy the rest of my stuff in SJPDP?
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Sakami
Can someone please do me a camino bracelet favor?
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A selection of Camino Jewellery
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Pole: About caring poles
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Pics of packs
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Phone, camera, electronics
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The dreaded blisters...
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The latest in Camino wear
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Backpacks in unusual places
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Washing clothes - ideas and equipment
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Packing list for my summer CaminoPortugues
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SabsP
How to get the hang of trekking poles?
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Bernice M
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Scallop Shells
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No phone....risky?
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My kit list
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one fleece or two?
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Heel ointment
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Osprey backpack rain cover?
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My packing list for 2015
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How "hot" is July/August
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Alternative to shampoo?
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Thinking about a backpacking quilt...
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sleeping mat?
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What Hiking Boots/ Shoes to buy?
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Walking sticks on the plane?
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Hiking Poles
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Macabi Skirts Europe?
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POles and TSA
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My Camino options are open - Looking for advice
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Intrigued about mecapalli (tumpline)
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"Lock Laces" (Elastic No Tie Shoelaces)
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jmcarp
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,-
Walking Sticks as Carry On??
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Ideal Boots for the Camino..
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Help, need advice about my ill fitting Aarn pack. 10 days to go.
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Recommend you summer weight long sleeve shirt
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Ferrino Trekker sizing?
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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,-
Backpack weight... too little or too much??
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Gregory Sage 35
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Camino Frances Weather information on your smart phone
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Golite gone for good?
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David
Hiking boots
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DeadFred
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,-
Smart shoe devices generate power from walking
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Permethrin -- any suggested alternatives?
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No really, how do I optimize my pack?
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News
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Rain Gear
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A selection of Camino Jewellery
Waterproof / Snow / Rain Pants in April 2014
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Baby carrier cover question
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Charging IPhones or Kindles on the Camino
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Blisters Cured!
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What about sewing my own Fleece sleeping bag?
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Sock liner question
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Pole usage from Sarria to Santiago
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What do you wish you left at home?
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Sock cushion level and height when wearing shoes
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Australian Mobile Phone in Spain (using local SIM)
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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,-
The Rain Gear Debate and Poncho Choice....
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Alternatives to backpacks
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Bobble water bottle
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Camino Buffs
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the best back pack!
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mla1
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