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    Equipment purchase near SJPP

    Thank you lovely people! I think I find my answer to pack before departure after your explanation. It’s usually budget focus for me traveling as a student without income, but some how the journey is more valuable than savings. I look forward to the enlightenment from Camino, hope you all have...
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    Equipment purchase near SJPP

    Thank you! That’s a very useful suggestion, so I did a little calculation. For example I intended to buy this ticket for £53. If I bought the rucksack in advance (considering Decathlon as a lovely friend mentioned above) I might need to pay for the extra £26. Whilst I can still get the same...
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    Equipment purchase near SJPP

    I see… I’m wondering if people like me would have donated their backpacks, possibly somewhere I can purchase those items?
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    Equipment purchase near SJPP

    Yes, this is my first Camino 😄 and thank you for the kind suggestion it did clear some of my concerns! I have got my walking shoes and some important electronics sorted. The reason that I can’t buy the backpack in the UK is due to the luggage capacity of my flight ticket. I need to bring...
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    Equipment purchase near SJPP

    Yes I have my shoes (most important;) and small gears ready! Because I’ll carry a suitcase for post-Camino travel and no spare cabin capacity of my flight… so I need to purchase some equipment after landing Europe
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    Equipment purchase near SJPP

    Thank you! I sent an email to them if they have secondhand or cheap backpack for me because I’m not able to bring it back to the UK after the trail. Hope they offer something good!
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    Equipment purchase near SJPP

    Hello dear Camino friends, I currently live in the UK and will start my French route from sjpp in September. May I know if there’s any shop or donation points I can get some equipment like backpack and poles near the area? Many thanks in advance!
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    Buy - get walking poles in Santiago or Sarria

    Hi! I’m starting the walk from sjpp, is it possible to get the second hand equipment there? I need the back pack and poles.

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