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Camino Chrissy
Is there really a waterproof solution

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Bed sheets? Are they always available?

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Clothing

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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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201 Rapid fire Ultralight Backpacking tips
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Gear I used and liked for the Camino Frances
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Packing for a Couple's Walk
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Altus BALI Sleeping bag liner
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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trekking poles
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Mens convertible trousers
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Socks - are they important??
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Movistar (Digi Mobil) VS Vodafone coverage on the Frances
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Money belts and decoy wallets
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Sleeping bag on the Camino Francés in May
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    SLR Camera...to bring or not to bring?
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    The Coolest Secret Item
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    Rain gear in September - please advise!
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    Has anyone used this particular rainwear?
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    Sleeping bag advice
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    Should I use insoles?
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    mla1
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    sleeping bags vs. sleeping bag liners
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    julie
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    serenalms
    October Camino - How necessary is reflective gear?
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    Shefollowsarrows
    belt pack or sling front pack?
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    Kimmy
    Is it ok to walk in a tank top?
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    indyinmaine
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    Orafo
    Sleeping sack and sleeping bag?
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    Sensodyne users...
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    First Aid Kit
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    Solar charger?
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    Packing for September-October..
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    riatolken
    Knee-guards
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    How much does it cost to make a phone call?
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    Wise Pilgrim iPhone App
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    Maureen O'Donoghue
    What kind of ear plugs work best for light sleepers?
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    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.
    AvecAppetit
    What to bring in backpack
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    struggling to decide on rainwear
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    Backpack and Airline Requirements!?
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    1st Timer-Solo Female In need of feedback/advice Pls!
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    west coast paul
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    Anne100
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    Travel Diva
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    Buying a Spanish SIM Card
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    Smartphone and Camin(h)o
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    Anne100
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    If I buy a SIM card in Spain will it work in other countries?
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    Atmospheric Altus Poncho
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    Things you couldnt have done without on the Camino
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    Busy Summer? Bring a tent
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    Altus poncho modification ...
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    Gear report from our first 11 days
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    BeatriceKarjalainen
    Altus BALI Sleeping bag liner
    Altus BALI Sleeping bag liner
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    €46,-
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    Walking shoes (not boot's)
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    How are the beds in the albergues?
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    Rain, rain stay away from my stuff...
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    Cell Phone use while getting to SJPdP (in France)
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