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Tips on how to take care of your feet while on the Camino de Santiago
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Shoes (again)

Phones, apps, gps & maps

Tips on mobile phones and other electronics while on the camino
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GPS Devices

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Camino Chrissy
Is there really a waterproof solution

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Bed sheets? Are they always available?

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
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the joys of shins
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Where to buy backpacks in Miami
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    Buying Gear in Pamplona
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    A packlist for your consideration
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    IMPORTANT: Using smartphones in Camino emergencies
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    Combination sleeping pad/ sticky yoga mat?
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    Altus Poncho
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    Yodapsy
    Is any cold weather gear necessary for a July Camino?
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    Wicking Underwear
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    Hi Tek Vs Low Tek clothing
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    Not really an Equimpent Question
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    Sports baselayers v merino
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    Sleeping bag March / April ? (Frances)
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    vicrev
    Do high tec shirts really work?
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    jpflavin1
    jpflavin1
    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.
    billbennettoz
    "After hours" footwear?
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    PeregrinoDeNebraska
    Do I need a sleeping pad? (Frances )
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    Which brand for arch support?
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    Can I buy pacer poles in spain
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    Not using a hiking backpack
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    Shoes, Sleeping bag ??
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    backpack
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    Sleeping bag alternative?
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    Linen Shirts
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    William Marques
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    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).
    AlanB
    Poles or no Poles?
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    Aldy
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    katdavis
    Luna Sandals - anyone have experience with these shoes?
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    Zip-Off Pants
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    vicrev
    Solar charger for phone
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    Has anyone tried the new lightweight Altus Poncho?
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    waveprof
    Older Altus poncho
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    ramble-on
    Charging a French phone in Spain?
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    Diegomartine
    Do I need an special adapter to charge my iPhone?
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    3G/4G coverge
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    urbanhiker
    Phones in Spain
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    Anniesantiago
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    iPad2 on the Camino (Frances)
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    vicrev
    Redback Boots
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    vlebe
    Sleeping Bag for Camino Frances early march ?
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    The ten essentials for hiking
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    Trainers vs Boots and a advice on the backpack
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    Howto dry wet boots
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    travelingtrish
    Getting on the www
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    MARMOT Pre Cip Rain Jacket
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    How much do your feet swell?
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    Cushion Insoles
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    A suitable mobile phone for Spain, Portugal, France
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    Portia1
    Altus Poncho--USA?
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    Spanish mobile operators?
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    How to avoid failure "be prepared"
    Camino Ready, Backpacks, Boots etc
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    wayfarer
    Scallop shell patch
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    March/April footwear on the Camino Frances
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    hotelmedicis
    Linen Shirts instead of Synthetic or Cotton?
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    Liner socks
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    Map My Walk (Phone App)
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    peregrina2000
    I LOVE these socks
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    For the Ladies
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    Camera advice needed
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    Inserts for shoes
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    Al the optimist
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    GoLite Jam packs on sale today only
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    Has anyone used (or plans to use) this phone?
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    KyleJ
    Inevitable for feet to stink, or a sign of bad shoes?
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    scruffy1
    Re: best french cell phone company for le puy route #2
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    38-44l backpack
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    Footwear question
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    Walking with the least amount of stuff
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    Altus raincoats for sale in Sarria
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    Backpacks
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    Anniesantiago
    Example packing list
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    The Quest for the right boots or shoes
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    Sleeping bag for late fall and winter
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    Camino wristwatch
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    Gaiters.....Sandals - October??
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    Fleece sleeping Bag (Frances)
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    Al the optimist
    What not to forget
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    Pole Strap Problem
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    judydaisy
    We will pick up your luggage, send it to Santiago and store it for you (2024)
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    GeoSIM card
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    Sandals for Summer Backpacking
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    Pure Silk Thermals / Base Layers
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    Francescalignumvitae
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    Sport Shield Roll-on Dimethicone blister prevention
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    DurhamParish
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    Practice, practice, practice
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    Packa Poncho
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