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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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Can I Walk the Camino Without a Smartphone?

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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What Is The Most Useful & Usless Item You Packed
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Hiking Camino Portuguese in late August/Sept
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Trekking poles
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Favorite gear items
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Ponchos in Sarria?
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Boots, socks and blisters
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Trekking Pole in Saint Jean Pied-de-Port
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Caminho portugues central way from Lisbon
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How common are hiking shorts on men
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Camino from Porto - Trekking Poles confiscated at airport!
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Meltdown in San Sebastián!
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Looking for Used Trekking Poles in Madrid: June 5 or 6, 2023
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Insoles for trail runners in the 65km before Santiago
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Equipment review? Is this ok?
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Where to buy Hiking shoes in Leon
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Hoka Shoe Owners: Speedgoat 5 or the Bondi 8?
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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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Quick drying hiking tshirt help
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For Sale/Wanted Used backpacks
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(Even) wider brimmed walking hat
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Best Ultra Lightweight Sleeping Bags for the Pilgrimage in March-April
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Weather/equipment needs vs weight in late June
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Type and size of towel?
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My first Camino - clothing & footwear when done walking for the day
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Light weight shoes
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Osprey Tempest- what am I doing wrong?
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BEWARE: Virgin Mobile - no Spanish roaming cover until 17th of May, 2023.
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Can I donate my hiking stick in SdC?
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Alternative to a sleeping bag
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Hiking pole handles, grip tape?
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Poor old shoes, they did me well.
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Is this equipment ok?
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Last Minute Footwear Change
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Icebreaker vs Smartwool socks
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What shall I pack?
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Outer layer CF mid-OCT to early Nov?
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Sleeping bag and Poles in SJPP
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My First Hiking Shoe question
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EE to eliminate free roaming
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Where to buy injinji merino liner toe socks in Porto, Manchester or London?
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Buying a SIM card in SJPdP?
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