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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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Peregrinas, did you use your urination device on your camino?
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    Get your Spanish eSim (phone number)
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    Get a spanish phone number with Airalo. eSim, so no physical SIM card. Easy to use app to add more funds if needed.
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    What does "good shoes" mean?
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    ginniek
    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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    which sleeping bag for a camino in winter?
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    Lost & Found Found! A ring on the Frances
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    My Packing List: What worked for me on my April-May 2018 Camino
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    Answer found
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    We will pick up your luggage, send it to Santiago and store it for you (2024)
    Let us pick up your suitcase once you arrive in Europe....
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    Lightest possible hiking boots
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