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Shoes, socks, back-packs, what to bring, how many kilos and more...

Foot wear & care

Tips on how to take care of your feet while on the Camino de Santiago
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Experience with waterproof socks

Phones, apps, gps & maps

Tips on mobile phones and other electronics while on the camino
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Collaboration with FindPenguins

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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Night temp for a sleeping bag liner

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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Garden Spade
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Practical Equipment review from recent Camino
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Sleeping bag for late fall and winter
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The endless search for just the right boots.
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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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patrick leigh fermor
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Charging your cell phone or mp3
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Fleece sleeping Bag (Frances)
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Where can I get a SIM card in Sarria or Santiago?
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Salomon revo 35
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Pure Silk Thermals / Base Layers
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Sport Shield Roll-on Dimethicone blister prevention
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Laundry Soap
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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,-
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Practice, practice, practice
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Packa Poncho
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a different take on pack weight
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Timberland gore tex women's boots?
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Anyone have experience with a Campmor poncho?
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is a little shovel overkill?
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Cooling Clothing
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Kit for camino??
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Handy Little Things to Take Along
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Check list for mornings
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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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Beat Those Cabin Baggage Nazis!
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Rain-poncho vs. rain-suit in september
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golite.com sale
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Zori (or flip-flops)
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Get your ALTUS in SJPP - Order Ahead
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Gentlemens underwear
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AZTEC Tacuba 55 Backpack
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Gear wanted Urgently for the Camino - Cork, Ireland! Help!!
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Tents...
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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,-
Cleaning Osprey Atmos 35 mesh hip pockets
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Liner socks
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Renting a cell phone in Santiago for a couple of weeks
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Weird question
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Phone questions
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Walking this June - Sleeping Bag needed?
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Language Translation Apps and Technology
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OMM Trio Chest pack
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Question for Altus users
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Stores in London
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Poncho vs Rainjacket
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Multi Country Cell Phone Usage
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FM English radio and Cellphone-mobile questions
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great shoes, bad shopping experiences.
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My new poles arrived!
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Spanish SIM card
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Gelert Summit 35 l backpack?
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Scallop Shell
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salomon xa pro 3d mid gtx
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SIM card for iPhone
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...going lite...
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Water purification - necessary?
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iPhone 3 is unlocked!! Hooray!
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Pilgrim credentials in Barcelona?
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Walking trailers ... ?
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Liner for my backpack
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Mobile phone SIM card
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[APRIL FOOL!] Exciting news!!!
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Getting pictures onto the blog
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Ideal pocket guides for during & after your Camino. Each weighs only 1.4 oz (40g)!
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