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Category: Equipment

Which GPS do you recommend for the Camino de Santiago?

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Ivar Rekve

The question was: I got a private message about what GPS I use, and thought I’d post it here. What I want for my trips is a GPS with: • Long battery life, preferably runs on AA batteries • Waterproof • Daylight readable screen • Ease of loading multiple maps and tracks • Enough memory…

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Do I need a cellphone on my Camino de Santiago?

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Ivar Rekve

The question was: I’m considering whether to bring my iphone on the Frances route this April. I’d like not to. To the extent I need to communicate with home, I can do it from villages along the way at internet cafes. I suppose my biggest concern is that I may need it to call ahead…

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Can I bring my CPAP machine on the Camino de Santiago?

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Ivar Rekve

The question was: I am planning to walk the El Camino Frances beginning of June. I can’t leave home without my cpap. This is gonna require electricity since batteries are way to heavy. Has anyone else traveled with their cpap? Do the albergues offer beds close to electrical outlets or is this wishful thinking. Read…

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Is it possible to go camping along the Camino de Santiago?

Posted on February 28, 2012December 21, 2016 by Ivar Rekve

The question was: Can I bring a tent and camp out while on the Camino de Santiago? Read the good advice on Camping along the Camino de Santiago here.

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What is the best way to get your Compostela home in one piece?

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Ivar Rekve

  The question was: Is a container provided, or is that something to bring along in the backpack? How big are the certificates? Read all about how to bring your Compostela back home with you from Santiago.

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What type of underwear is best?

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Ivar Rekve

The question was: do i need to get some trekking underwear or just put some cycling shorts on under my normal underwear Read all the good advice on underwear on the Camino de Santiago here.

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