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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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Shoes (again)

Phones, apps, gps & maps

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

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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Is there really a waterproof solution

Sleeping bag

Tips on Sleeping bags for the camino walk
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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
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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Do you need poles? Shoes or Boots? Photographic evidence.
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What type of Soap do you take?
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WARNING: THE DESERT GETS COLD AT NIGHT
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Walking Poles - Pics
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Dale
Stuff I took on the Camino (July - August 2007) - mostly US
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Camino wristwatch
Perfect memento/gift in a presentation box. Engraving available, 25 character max.
Advice needed - concerning footwear...
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winter warmers
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thermarest???
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hiking september/october. Sleeping Bag, or Sheet +Mat?
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WolverineDG
converter or spanish li-ion battery charger>?
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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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Crocs!!
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heavy boots
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temperature - fleece
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Boots or walking shoes in September?
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SJPDD to Ronsecvalles
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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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Will we need thermals in mid September to mid October?
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docs
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Which decathlon back pack
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Berghaus Freeflow IV 30 + 6 ladies fit
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Inexpensive Sleeping Bag
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Promote your Camino Project on the forum
€2,-/day will present your project to thousands of visitors each day. All interested in the Camino de Santiago.
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Has anyone tried waterproof socks?
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please, help me to decide....sandals?
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My Packing List - with reasons why I took or left stuff out
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Buying rucksack in London
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Any tips for keeping warm?
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Camino Jewellery
A selection of Camino Jewellery
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Problem with boots
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Swimming trunks??
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Poncho convert
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Is thermolite enough
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Promote your Camino Project on the forum
€2,-/day will present your project to thousands of visitors each day. All interested in the Camino de Santiago.
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Osprey Backpack
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Barefoot Walkers
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Tendon Problems in Training
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usb connections
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Wearing shorts?
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Camino Jewellery
A selection of Camino Jewellery
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fanny pack/waist bag alternative
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Lightweight backpacks
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Just bought the wrong shoes...
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Pack weights
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Packing List & Schedule - any comments ??
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Camino Cleanup Program & Retreat
Join the Camino cleanup. Logroño to Burgos May 2025 & Astorga to OCebreiro in June
Airline won't allow carry-on walking pole
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UK Bargains - towels
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Any ideas for a strap-on chest pack?
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Another UK Bargain
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So I did some repacking & rearranging
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Camino Cleanup Program & Retreat
Join the Camino cleanup. Logroño to Burgos May 2025 & Astorga to OCebreiro in June
Snugpaks
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Sleeping bag vs. Bag liner
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drain plug, guidebooks, soap, ear plug and knife...
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another pack list :)
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Sleeping Bags - a path through the jargon maze
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Camino Jewellery
A selection of Camino Jewellery
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Boots or running shoes??
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Where have I been? Where am I?
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air mattresses and cook pots!
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Camera:digital or disposable?
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Mobile phones and safety
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Camino Ready, Backpacks, Boots etc
3rd Edition. More content, training & pack guides avoid common mistakes, bed bugs etc
Rechargeable battery or AA?
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Travelling light - Backpack vs Daypack
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Boots / Jacket
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Compeed in U.S.?
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Snakes? Contact Lenses? :)
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Camino Ready, Backpacks, Boots etc
3rd Edition. More content, training & pack guides avoid common mistakes, bed bugs etc
Backpack Selection
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Not sure if I need to review my pack list - advice needed
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Le Puy-SDC
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Backpacks-Yet Again!
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Camino wristwatch
Perfect memento/gift in a presentation box. Engraving available, 25 character max.
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your MVP
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sleepbag/sleepsac dilemma.
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musicial instruments?
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What do guys sleep in
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pillows
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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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Drink bottle, gloves, Torch & money belt advice
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sleeping bag or silk bag
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Hat and LED torch?
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shoes, shorts and umbrella
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Boots again; wide and light boots sought
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Download free today.
Holoholo automatically captures your footpaths, places, photos, and journals.
Nailclippers? Deodorant? Floss?
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Training with IPod
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walking sticks
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Footwear/training
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Phone card in Spain
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Download free today.
Holoholo automatically captures your footpaths, places, photos, and journals.
Agony of de Feet
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Mobile Phones
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the bare minimum
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Walking Poles
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trekking poles
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sillydoll
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.
Water-Resistant or Not?
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Eating & Drinking Gear
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Water amount
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Setting Your Pace
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Visibility
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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.
Bug Spray
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Camelbak
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Flashlight
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Solid Shampoo
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Mobile phone
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Camino Ready, Backpacks, Boots etc
3rd Edition. More content, training & pack guides avoid common mistakes, bed bugs etc
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Alternate sleeping arrangements
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frescotours
Bought my backpack today & footwear question
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Footwear Question
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Foot care book
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Short wave radio
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JohnnieWalker
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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