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Shoes (again)

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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

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    Handy Little Things to Take Along
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    How to pack quickly for the camino.. This will make you smil
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    Need help with socks!!!
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    walking sticks
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    Cell phone - I'm sure it's been asked a million times before
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    fraluchi
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    Get your Spanish eSim (phone number)
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    Beat Those Cabin Baggage Nazis!
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    hiking poles
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    Zori (or flip-flops)
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    Get your ALTUS in SJPP - Order Ahead
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    Multi-purpose Buff - any more ideas???
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    Gentlemens underwear
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    Hike 30+ miles on the Catalina Camino March 16-19
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    Gear wanted Urgently for the Camino - Cork, Ireland! Help!!
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    Tents...
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    Liner socks
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    My minimalist pack
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    International Cell Phones
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    Weird question
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    Language Translation Apps and Technology
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    OMM Trio Chest pack
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    Camino wristwatch
    Camino wristwatch
    Perfect memento/gift in a presentation box. Engraving available, 25 character max.
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    Camino Preparation Guide
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    I made a towel!
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    My new poles arrived!
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    ...going lite...
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    HELP: any ideas on how to stretch my boots ?
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    Another backpack to pull apart
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    Altus Poncho in Madrid or Roncesvalles
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    [APRIL FOOL!] Exciting news!!!
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    Is there a spainsim.com equivalent for France or Europe>
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    Found on the Internet. May prove useful but with a Rude name
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    First time pilgrim with new backpack
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    How big is my bag?
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    Crazy to bring just a sleeping bag liner in March?
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    5Kg (clothes) 2Kg to play with - any suggestions?
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    Long lasting Bar Soap?
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