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    Progress tracker for myself and family

    hello - Does anyone have a suggested app that i can both track my progress along the route and share real time location? i know how to share real time on google maps but. or route progress. thank you!
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    May-June Camino Frances - Rain Gear & Eating ware

    Hello all - thank you all so much for all of the guidance on what is not my only first camino but first hike over about 5 miles! I've headed a lot of advice about backpacks and trekking poles and the major stuff, now I'm getting down to the nitty gritty small things that may make a huge...
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    Trekking Poles

    Hi there! I was on the fence about poles bc I've never used them and as mentioned previously, brand new to hiking. But because I'm in treatment for breast cancer and as such have a decent amount of joint pain and body ache, I figure they're probably a good idea. I read on here that many of you...
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    Bugs / Insects on Route Frances

    Hello! I am starting the Route Frances on May 20 and looking at weather to pick my clothes but also figured I should factor the bug situation into the equation since I don't want to weigh down my pack with bottles of bug spray. How bad are the bugs on the Route Frances - and I don't mean bed...
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    Flying into Biarritz May 19 at 18:25; stay one night or traiin straight to SJPdP?

    Hi there! I was hoping I could arrive at SJPdP on May 19 (my birthday) to take a day to get ready and start the Camino on May 20, however getting there from the Algarve is not easy I discovered! I have a full day to spend in Paris then arrive in Biarritz at 18:25. There is one train or bus I...
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    Apps on the Camino & Random Tech Help!

    Hello - I tried searching old posts to avoid asking the same question twice - got some answers and have some new ones! As I prepare to undertake my first camino (Route Frances) starting in mid-May), I'm trying to get the apps I need and comfortable with them before I go. Because I'm currently in...
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    Liner Socks

    Hopefully no one mocks me too hard for this question, but I'm making a shopping list and am now on socks. At this point, I've decided to do the Camino (route Frances) using a pair of tried and true Salomon trail runners (definitely let me know if you think this is a bad decision, but I tend to...
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    Lightweight backpack for petite female

    Hi there! I'm Jennifer and I'll be hiking the Route Frances May/June 2024, starting on my 45th birthday, just coming out of breast cancer treatment. I have googled and researched all of the lists recommending packs and don't seem to get any consistent answers. I know everyone says to go to REI...

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