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Which footwear in April

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Cell phone service and navigation apps

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Is there really a waterproof solution

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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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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
How to avoid failure "be prepared"
Camino Ready, Backpacks, Boots etc
3rd Edition. More content, training & pack guides avoid common mistakes, bed bugs etc
saltwaterpearl
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    Consider sandals, the "third" option
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    Lisa Cook
    Great resource for Gear
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    • Wood Hiking Sticks/Poles Bring or Buy upon arrival?
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    Anniesantiago
    Post Your Used Camino Gear
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    Robo
    Galaxy Note 3 as Video Camera - How to Backup?
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    Bajaracer
    2024 Camino Guides
    More 2024 Camino Guides available
    The 2024 Camino guides will be coming out little by little. Here is a collection of the ones that are out so far.
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    Hydration..?
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    Buying sticks on the camino
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    CaminoKris2013
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    • Crazy question regarding clothes washing
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    ttbtinkerbell
    Lightweight or Midweight Fleece
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    Cell phones - SIM with data service?
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    Joe Poblador
    Joe Poblador
    Camino Jewellery
    Camino Jewellery
    A selection of Camino Jewellery
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    Preparation - Simple and Easy Ankle Strengthening
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    • Camino during Christmas and Newyear
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    Mary Beardsley
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    • Wide Width Shoes
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    rubyslippers
    tautari
    Logical way to pack a back pack
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    Phone connection
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    Camino Jewellery
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    A selection of Camino Jewellery
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    Poncho? Or not poncho?
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    Stephen Nicholls
    Stephen Nicholls
    biloute
    Mailing wooden walking staffs
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    jeffnd
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    Maryindigo
    Backpack Help please for shorty :)
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    Maryindigo
    Maryindigo
    trevorcc
    Best roaming sim to buy for the camino
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    Bajaracer
    Bajaracer
    Sandra Corrales-Potts
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    • sandals vs boots
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    camino-david
    camino-david
    Create your own ad
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    Kiwi-family
    My equipment that people coveted
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    Kiwi-family
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    William Garza
    Size of the Pelegrino and equipment choice
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    • Water bottle or hydration pouch ('camel back')?
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    wayfarer
    wayfarer
    Old Hillwalker
    Obtaining grooming and hair care products
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    flewitheagles
    Advice about Communications
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    jim-459
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    Download free today.
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    Linking to routes and blog query
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    andy.d
    beard or razor?
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    rsvp125
    rsvp125
    Issy T
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    • Struggling with Boots
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    Kanga
    Kanga
    Frosty2013
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    Ipad...
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    bystander
    bystander
    Thepainter
    Coffee in the morning...
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    Rachael
    Rachael
    How to avoid failure "be prepared"
    Camino Ready, Backpacks, Boots etc
    3rd Edition. More content, training & pack guides avoid common mistakes, bed bugs etc
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    Weather in September? Sleeping bag or liner?
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    trevorcc
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    Technical clothing
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    Transporting luggage
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    Getting your bag transferred each day
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    pilgrim b
    susanaimee
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    • Blundstone boots...
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    Iamherdingcats
    Iamherdingcats
    Camino Jewellery
    Camino Jewellery
    A selection of Camino Jewellery
    sriyantra
    Sandals Advice Please
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    sriyantra
    sriyantra
    Wandershot
    Lighter windbreaker type coat vs. warmer goretex type coat
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    Wandershot
    Wandershot
    bystander
    My packing list for Spring/Summer 2015
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    Dutch
    Dutch
    nidarosa
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    • Experiences with Golite Jam packs?
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    obinjatoo
    obinjatoo
    Rambler
    • Poll Poll
    Poll: Which iPhone Application is best for Camino Frances?
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    paladycamino
    paladycamino
    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.
    LesBrass
    Typical... just when you thought you had it all figured out...
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    gidivet
    gidivet
    Amandita
    Hiking Boots!
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    gidivet
    gidivet
    Shauna
    Worried Newbie.
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    Wi-Fi or no WiFi?
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    grayland
    grayland
    StefGe
    Sleeping pad.....
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    obinjatoo
    obinjatoo
    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).
    biloute
    Hanging things off of pack
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    Enquires about money sleepping bag and...
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    Any need for 15kg backpack?
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    indyinmaine
    indyinmaine
    Kiwi-d
    Trimming Backpack Straps
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    Robo
    +@^^
    the kitchen sink
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    dreamwalker
    dreamwalker
    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.
    Solar Paul
    French Sim Cards for Le Puy Route
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    Bajaracer
    Bajaracer
    BeWillDeR
    21 days equipment checkout
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    Recommend Rain Gear
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    titasanz
    titasanz
    Camino Jewellery
    Camino Jewellery
    A selection of Camino Jewellery
    LesBrass
    Pay as You Go - Lots of questions
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    hotelmedicis
    hotelmedicis
    haveslothwilltravel
    Newbie Packing List
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    haveslothwilltravel
    malingerer
    bivvies and l/wt tents
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    obinjatoo
    obinjatoo
    Lisa Cook
    New Gear List Builder : lighterpack.com
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    The Best walking Shoes For Women -Article
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    Coinrolls
    Coinrolls
    Camino wristwatch
    Camino wristwatch
    Perfect memento/gift in a presentation box. Engraving available, 25 character max.
    gracethepilgrim
    Best mobile carrier for Via de la Plata
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    gracethepilgrim
    smj6
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    • Ultralight Backpacker
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    obinjatoo
    obinjatoo
    Lisa Cook
    UL Down Vests on sale at Uniqlo. 29.99
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    hotelmedicis
    hotelmedicis
    sillydoll
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    • Sleeping Bags/Liners are ESSENTIAL!
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    hotelmedicis
    hotelmedicis
    ParistoCapeCod
    Equipment in Summer: sleeping bag vs. Sleep Sheet
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    hotelmedicis
    hotelmedicis
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    Gregory Sage 45 backpack
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    CaptBuddy
    GreatDane
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    • Camino pack - where do I compromise?
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    GreatDane
    GreatDane
    Rambler
    Brierley Guidebook hack
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    CaptBuddy
    LesBrass
    Should I buy these socks?
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    OzAnnie
    OzAnnie
    LesBrass
    Why is there soooooooooooo much choice!?
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    bismith
    bismith
    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.
    GuyA
    Cloth Badge on Backpack
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    Angelo
    Angelo
    brawblether
    Flashing lights for winter (or high vis strips)
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    pilgrim b
    MorgDoel
    Wearing a Shemagh on Camino?
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    MorgDoel
    MorgDoel
    LesBrass
    Sea to Summit 10L Sink
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    Dutch
    Dutch
    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.
    travelingtrish
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    Jet boil butane canisters?
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    Lightweight waterproof mens jacket-sale today only
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    Equipment Modifications
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    C clearly
    Lisa Cook
    UL Down Sleeping Bags on Sale at EE
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    Lisa Cook
    Lisa Cook
    How to Successfully Prepare for Your Camino
    Camino Preparation Guide
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    rglongpre
    Backpack and waist (lumbar) pack
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    rglongpre
    Socks with toes
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    Damien Reynolds
    Swinslow
    Power converter with two usb ports
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    GreatDane
    peregrina2000
    How to post pictures from iphone to forum?
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    Theatregal
    Diogo92
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    • My 2014 packing list for Portuguese Caminho.
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    Diogo92
    Diogo92
    Camino Jewellery
    Camino Jewellery
    A selection of Camino Jewellery
    clearskiescamino
    What to leave behind...
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    A decent 1kg womens pack on sale today
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    cardboard boxes (bicycle)
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    newfydog
    christian527
    Women needs?
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    Brissy
    F.Ashley
    Ear plugs and the alarm
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    Urban Trekker
    Urban Trekker
    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.
    jrewrite
    Has anyone used the Camino Guide App 2.0 or the Camino Frances - A Wise Pilgrim App?
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    June camino from Irun - will a sleeping bag liner be sufficient?
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    curtc757
    Solar Power Options
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    curtc757
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    • Here's everything for our June Camino
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    Is This a Reasonable Packing List (Spreadsheet / Panicking)
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    Urban Trekker
    Urban Trekker
    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.
    Douglas Simpson
    Beginning in Sept.
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    Nancy P.
    Mr. Walker
    Another newbie packing list… Comments please.
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    Gillyweb
    ffp13
    Vodafone or Orange ?
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    Bajaracer
    peregrina2000
    Any alternative to condensed milk in a tube????
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    Pillow or pillow case?
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    Suzanne O' Mahony
    Suzanne O' Mahony
    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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