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Gregory Zulu 40L as carry on.

What Clothes to bring on the Camino?

Tips on what clothes to pack on your Camino de Santiago
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My new favorite hiking pants!!!

Other small items

Tips about other smaller items that you might not think of for your camino
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Tia Valeria
Key Essential Item(s) for Your Camino

Foot wear & care

Tips on how to take care of your feet while on the Camino de Santiago
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lt56ny
Help with shoe sizing

Phones & electronics

Tips on mobile phones and other electronics while on the camino
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Reading while on the Camino

Walking Poles

Tips on how to use walking poles on the Camino
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Hiking poles (please bear with me) need honest advice.

How to protect yourself from the Weather

Tips on protecting yourself from the weather on the Camino
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Camino Chrissy
LIVE from the Camino Me and my umbrella - envy of the Camino

Sleeping bag

Tips on Sleeping bags for the camino walk
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Sleeping bag or silk liner
davebugg
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    How to Properly Size and Fit Footwear for Distance Walking and Backpacking
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    davebugg
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    The Art of Buying a New Backpack
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    Embee12
    Embee12
    davebugg
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    The Shoulder Harness System: the first essential component for a good backpack
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    4sallypat
    4sallypat
    SYates
  • Tags bed bugs post camino
    • Sticky
    De-Bed-Bugging your Camino Gear
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    davebugg
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    Considerations about Gear and Clothing Recommendations
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    markvanoss
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    Smart Packing and Unexpected Backpack Items
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    mspath
    mspath
    Embee12
    Topo ultraventure 2
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    Mananath
    Mananath
    witsendwv
  • Tags clothing
    • My new favorite hiking pants!!!
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    cathyjo
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    Dani7
  • Tags phones & electronics
    • Reading while on the Camino
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    cathyjo
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    Pandre2011
    Hiking poles needed in Burgos
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    Pandre2011
    Pandre2011
    Nomadita
  • Tags bed bugs
    • Bedbug repellent sprays?
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    davebugg
    davebugg
    DoughnutANZ
  • Tags phones & electronics
    • Useful communication apps while on Camino in Spain (and possibly other EU countries)
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    camino.ninja
    camino.ninja
    Galaxy1
  • Tags small items
    • Poll
    Key Essential Item(s) for Your Camino
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    Tia Valeria
    Tia Valeria
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    Hiking pants
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    cathyjo
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    Mananath
  • Tags foot wear & care
    • Help with shoe sizing
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    lt56ny
    lt56ny
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  • Tags backpack & packing
    • Gregory Zulu 40L as carry on.
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    Finley
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    • Osprey Tempest- what am I doing wrong?
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    auburnfive
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    puttster
  • Tags foot wear & care
    • New Merrells not quite right
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    Northpole
    Northpole
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  • Tags phones & electronics
    • 2-factor ID, banking and tech.
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    DoughnutANZ
    DoughnutANZ
    peregrina2000
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    WhatsApp meets Wise Pilgrim App
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    Kanga
    Kanga
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    Drones
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  • Tags foot wear & care
    • Trail shoes for a New Balance 880 lover?
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    Nerak Giztips
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  • Tags foot wear & care
    • Running shoes, not trail runners
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    Anamiri
    Anamiri
    peregrina2000
  • Tags albergue life food & drink small items
    • The electric coil changed my life on the Camino!
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    Albertagirl
    Albertagirl
    Cristinaa
    Shampoo/conditioner
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    Bob from L.A. !
    Bob from L.A. !
    Sheesh
    Plus Size Gal - Would like Backpack and Clothing Advice
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    Friend from Barquinha
    Friend from Barquinha
    Kitkat1066
  • Tags poles
    • Hiking poles (please bear with me) need honest advice.
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    DaveJ
    DaveJ
    Mananath
  • Tags foot wear & care
    • How important is a rock plate for CF?
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    JoanL
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    Traveller44
  • Tags albergue life
    • Dry Bag for Shower
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    mickcope
    mickcope
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  • Tags foot wear & care
    • Best footwear for Camino del Norte & Primitivo
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    dpatterson0516
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    • Frameless packs
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    dougfitz
    dougfitz
    Wanderingfriend
  • Tags maps gps & tracks
    • App for Iphone with GPS
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    wisepilgrim
    wisepilgrim
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  • Tags foot wear & care
    • Comfy shoes/boots and laces that don't come undone
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    rickyt
    rickyt
    BookGirl305
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    Empty my backpack- all opinions welcomed
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    Natale
    Natale
    David
    Anyone like to borrow my trailer for Camino?
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    David
    David
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    What size backpack should I get?
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    C clearly
    C clearly
    skotzko
    What gear should I cut?
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    LavanyaLea
    LavanyaLea
    FRM
  • Tags rain/sun protection
    • LIVE from the Camino Me and my umbrella - envy of the Camino
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    Camino Chrissy
    Camino Chrissy
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    • Foot Care
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    dilkashahmed
    dilkashahmed
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  • Tags clothing
    • Hiking tights for September Camino Frances
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    ChrisAP
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    Lucyev
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    • Hiking Sandals only?
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    peregrin peregrina
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    • Hiking Sandals
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    Anamiri
    Anamiri
    grayland
    Ikea Poncho
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    AnaRosario
    AnaRosario
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    Lisbon light fleece blanket
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    rector
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    • Keen Sandals
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    ginniek
    ginniek
    GuyA
    Questions about eSim card
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    puttster
    puttster
    Gwaihir
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    • Looking for Outdoor Stores in Galicia & Portugal?
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    bokormen91
    bokormen91
    ClaytonR
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    • Gossamer Gear G4-20 Review
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    Old walker
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    Ernie Fraser
    Where to buy hiking poles in Madrid
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    Mr_Ross_Duncan
  • Tags backpack & packing luggage transport/storage
    • How do you secure your backpack from theft as checked luggage.
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    CreationRamblers
    CreationRamblers
    Gwaihir
    LIVE from the Camino Need help sending some items "backwards"!
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    Gwaihir
    Gwaihir
    BobY333
  • Tags phones & electronics
    • US pilgrims - just discovered Google Voice for international calls
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    puttster
    puttster
    Anhalter
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    • Finally finished my Packing List - 3.700g - Full Comfort (for me at least)
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    GregorMc
    GregorMc
    irrie
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    • Flightbag
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    irrie
    irrie
    Sirron
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    • Summer and 2 Pairs of Socks
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    NorthernLight
    NorthernLight
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    Belt purchase in Logrono
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    Arthur Gil de Lamadrid
    Arthur Gil de Lamadrid
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  • Tags clothing
    • How common are hiking shorts on men
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    Schamber
    Schamber
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    • Merino fleece or synthetic puffy for October/early November?
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    aniastepien
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    • ‘How’ do you organize your backpack?
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    CreationRamblers
    CreationRamblers
    GuyA
    SIM plan - Camino Primitivo & Salvador
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    lt56ny
    lt56ny
    trecile
    My new anti blister strategy
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    Leaderene
    Leaderene
    KJFSophie
    Just for Fun, Packing Light Tips
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    lt56ny
    lt56ny
    bucky40
    Free hiking poles in Logrono
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    Embee12
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    • Macabi skirt sizing/slim/usage
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    domigee
    domigee
    Canito6671
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    • Need help cutting down on gear/weight in my pack 🙏
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    sharonmonty
    sharonmonty
    Arbey48
    For Sale/Wanted Wanted: Pre-owned Pacer Poles
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    Arbey48
    Arbey48
    Lhollo
    LIVE from the Camino Need help asap finding new water bladder in Madrid
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    davebugg
    davebugg
    Paintboy2
    Where to buy good hiking poles in SdC
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    Rick of Rick and Peg
    Rick of Rick and Peg
    mickcope
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    • Hiking skirts ... For men
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    TrvlDad1
    TrvlDad1
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    • Questions from a cell phone idiot
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    MartaM
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    • Checking your backpack on flights
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    Mercutio
    Mercutio
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    For Sale/Wanted 2 brand new Macabi skirts for sale - UK only
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    Babaa
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    Lucyev
  • Tags sleeping bag
    • Yet another sleeping bag question!
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    BillW
    BillW
    NadineK
  • Tags small items
    • Let's talk waist packs!
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    NadineK
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    On the CF & need a new hat!
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    Richard of York
    Richard of York
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    Boots in Burgos
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    DBC
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    • Non binding socks
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    To shave or not to shave
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    freespirit
    freespirit
    Embee12
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    • Searching for "my" backpack
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    legless
    Camino Frances gear review
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    legless
    FourSeasons
    Altra Lone Peak 4 Trail-Running Shoes?
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    JMac56
    JMac56
    crbonade
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    • Favorite shirts?
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    AnneO
    Day bag suggestions for those shipping main bag ahead each day
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    sarahchicago
    sarahchicago
    Sirron
  • Tags water/hydration
    • Water Discussion (I thought you might like a laugh)
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    davebugg
    davebugg
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    • Merrel MOABs
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    Crandall
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    • Take clothes or buy them?
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    David Tallan
    David Tallan
    El Cascayal
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    • Leggings/tights experience, pros & cons
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    J Willhaus
    J Willhaus
    grayland
    For Sale/Wanted Wanted: Costco down quilt
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    grayland
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    • Locked
    For Sale/Wanted Men's Altus poncho free
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    Angela Stewart
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  • Tags poles
    • Donated or cheap poles in Porto or Tavira
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    Adelina
    Adelina
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  • Tags sleeping bag
    • Can I use a liner only?
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    Walkerooni
    Walkerooni
    Ahhhs
    How many pairs of shoes??
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    • Price of Sim Card
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    J Willhaus
    J Willhaus
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    • Mapping Apps for Video
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    jeanineonthecamino
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  • Tags small items
    • Sink plugs?
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    Old Kiwi
    Old Kiwi
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    • Trekking Poles in Santiago
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    Desert Bruce
    Desert Bruce
    Monasp
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    • Clothing for mountains
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    MichelleElynHogan
    ELHS220
  • Tags phones & electronics
    • SIM CARD that works in BOTH France AND Spain
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    Mack
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    Saranger
  • Tags sleeping bag
    • Sleeping bag or liner only on Inglés in May?
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    henrythedog
    henrythedog
    A
  • Tags foot wear & care
    • Hiking shoes in the rain
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    davebugg
    davebugg
    CaminoKatie
  • Tags water/hydration
    • Ingenious (to me) water bottle solution : )
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    Jeff Crawley
    Jeff Crawley
    AnneO
    How much break-in for shoes is enough?
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    Former member 99942
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    greenie71
  • Tags small items
    • Best all purpose soap
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    wabana
    wabana
    Linda P
  • Tags foot wear & care
    • Altra Mont Blanc Shoes
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    RussB
    RussB
    AmyFromAlbertaCanada
  • Tags small items
    • lets talk ear plugs
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    Small, internal frame pack recommendations
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    henrythedog

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