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    View Wise Pilgrim downloaded maps before hikingps before

    To check what I have available offline, I find it helpful to turn off wifi and switch to airplane mode. When you open the app, you'll need to navigate from your current location to the Camino.
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    Shower shoes

    I brought a pair a Crocs to use as evening/albergue shoes because I walked in cold weather but ended up buying a pair of flipflops from a tienda china after a couple of days. I found it worth carrying separate shower shoes.
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    Buying Trekking Poles in San Sebastian

    I liked the second least expensive poles I found in both Decathlons I visited. I think they were about 8 euro each, so 16 for the pair.
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    Which poncho?

    I bought a poncho on Amazon with extra room for a backpack that I love and have used on several backcountry trips since my Camino. I don't think I see the exact same one listed but have uploaded a photo of the only name I can find on it. As you can see from the photo, I chose bright orange for...
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    What shoes type during full winter?

    I walked the Camino in snow with no-longer-waterproof light hiking boots and found that I was fine as long as I kept walking or went indoors. My boots basically acted like a wetsuit -- my feet were wet but quickly warmed the water sloshing around inside. Just be sure to wear synthetic or wool...
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    Tech Question/s

    What do you need to be able to do when away from wifi? The main Camino navigation apps work well enough offline, and I haven't minded waiting until my evening internet connection to do everything else. If you don't need to be reachable 24/7, you may not need a Spanish sim.
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    Buff for Big Head

    I don't know if you have access to Etsy in Canada, but there are many handmade options, and vendors are often happy to make personal adjustments.
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    Best all purpose soap

    @trecile Do you find that these strips leave behind a strong scent after rinsing? I've been meaning to order some detergent sheets and that's my main concern. I used Fels Naptha for sink washing last time around and my clothes got very clean, but it was really rough on my hands. I love the idea...
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    Suggestions for Lightening my Backpack for a 6-day Camino Walk

    I took a golf ball last time and was very happy to have it! (1.62 ounces/46 grams max)
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    My Unconventional Trekking Pole Technique

    I do this on rocky ground or when walking downhill, basically whenever I'm not taking full-length strides. Like you, it isn't intentional but what feels must comfortable in those situations. However, I find the 1:1 ratio more natural when cruising along on even ground or hauling myself uphill.
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    Let's talk waist packs!

    I agree that there aren't many things that need to be kept close at hand. Unfortunately, pockets in women's clothing are pretty much useless -- a card and some euros are fine, but that is about the limit. More generally, I thought it might be helpful to add that over 25+ years of traveling to...
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    Altra Lone Peak All-WTHR mids - first impression

    Thanks for this thread! My Scarpa Rush mid-height boots are as light as running shoes and were super comfy during training walks on trails, but I found that they did not have enough cushioning for the Camino's abundant "improved" surfaces. The paved walk into, through, and out of Logroño was...
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    Let's talk waist packs!

    I've found this thread helpful and entertaining, but one thing I've found a bit perplexing is the focus on security. I certainly agree that keeping your valuables close is a good idea, eg at night or when showering, but it's hard to imagine many situations on the Camino when you're so tightly...
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    The electric coil changed my life on the Camino!

    Thanks to you all for this wonderful advice and thread! I walked this November and thought of you every time I used my coil to make a cup of coffee or tea. 😊☕

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