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peregrina2000
Altra Sale

Phones, apps, gps & maps

Tips on mobile phones and other electronics while on the camino
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lt56ny
How to transfer Wise Pilgrim app to new phone

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Camino Chrissy
Being prepared for the rain 🌧️

Sleeping bag

Tips on Sleeping bags for the camino walk
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peregrino_tom
Sleeping bag or liner on the Salvador/Primitivo?

Back Pack & Packing

Share and learn about how to pack your pack.
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Clothing

Tips on what clothes to pack on your Camino de Santiago
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witsendwv
What brand sports bra?

Other small items

Tips about other smaller items that you might not think of for your camino
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    Complete tracks for Top 5 Caminos
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    How to Properly Size and Fit Footwear for Distance Walking and Backpacking
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    The Art of Buying a New Backpack
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    Am I allowed to carry hiking poles / walking sticks into the airplane cabin with me?
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    De-Bed-Bugging your Camino Gear
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    peregrina2000
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    dadaperegrino
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    • Being prepared for the rain 🌧️
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    Osprey 38 Eja backpack
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    ShoshTrvls
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    MARSKA
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    • What brand sports bra?
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    Uncertain Newbie
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    What camera do you use?
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    RyanAir Carry-ON
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    Maxetout
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    • I've walked the Camino in barefoot shoes
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    • How do you carry the important stuff?
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    davebugg
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    • Tips for Cold Weather Walking
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    chuckhibbs
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    • Altra trail shoes versus hiking shoes
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    Extra cushioning or versatility for El Camino del Norte?
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    ficklefancyfree
    Where do you shop? [in the UK]
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    OzAnnie
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    • Altras - different types ? how to modify the zero drop & comparison to other wide ‘toe box’ trail shoes.
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    IMLiege
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    • How to transfer Wise Pilgrim app to new phone
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    lt56ny
    lt56ny
    TiedyeAT
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    Answer found
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    Willdtrout
    Different gear for winter Camiño
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    Anniesantiago
    Camino Scarf
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    Kiwi-family
    A wide toe box trail runner
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    For Sale/Wanted Wanted: Lightly Used or New Mammut Ducan Spine 28-35L Backpack
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    • Gpx files?
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    Paladina
    Dealing with Vertigo: Seeking Solutions for Balance Issues
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    Lightest possible hiking boots
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    Sue127
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    Is this to be believed? Hoka sale
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    Looking for a replacement tile for my Camino souvenir
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    • what Camera option are people using
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    Lianna
    What was left unused? What can be left behind?
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    • Hiking stick instead of walking poles
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    • Location
    Lost & Found Found! A ring on the Frances
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    San Salvador and Del Norte
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    • Pack recommendations
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    MARSKA
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    • Wet shoes, cold feet, blisters
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    • How to wash a back pack?
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    Thyme_Is_Running_Out
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    • Help! Pack too heavy! — CF Sept & Oct — Senior Woman
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    AR1965
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    For Sale/Wanted Altus Atmospheric poncho for sale
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    Trekking Poles - Store in Italy
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    Pants or Shorts? Second pair of Shoes?
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    Camino Chrissy
    "Itchy" backpack straps
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    mr. frodo
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    • Packing shake down requested - Camino Frances - Oct/Nov
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    • Help with shoes for someone with big feet....
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    David
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    jpwu
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    • Boots Hanwag Lhassa II
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    jpwu
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    Isobelle
    sleeping bag on winter way in Dec?
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    MARSKA
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    CamisMors
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    • My first Camino gear list
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    Lucyev
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    • Hiking Sandals only?
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    Sacha
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    Stephan the Painter
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    • Hiking Poles with Angled Grips similar to Pacer Poles?
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    • How to store Z poles
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    Luka
    Wearing glasses when it rains
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    mfmarotto
    LIVE: in need of bag & gear today in SJPP
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    For Sale/Wanted In need of hiking poles in Aborim
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    MartaM
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    Which Jacket?
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    Safe to send my sleeping bag?
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    Sticks and Boots
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    uncletim
    Where to buy a cheap duffle bag in Santiago?
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    Remedy for lessons learned
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    • No tech!!!
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    Lianna
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    Luggage transport from Valenca do Minho train station to Porrino
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    runboyrun
    travel light
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    CatPhillips
    Is it possible to order from Decathlon for delivery to an albergue?
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    BombayBill
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    • Say No! to rubber tips on your poles.
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    • PolarSteps Question - How to add a website link that works?
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    ShoshTrvls
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    • Hiking/Walking Shoes or Sandals
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    Teez
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    New Gear Store in Zubiri
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    YoPilgrim app also includes information about the Camino de Invierno
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    SantiagoCruzB
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    minaleigh
    lt56ny
    Finding SIM card in Barcelona airport Part 2
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    lt56ny
    lt56ny
    mickcope
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    • Hiking skirts ... For men
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    Rick of Rick and Peg
    David
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    Robo
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    dougfitz
    davebugg
    Footwear and Unreasonable vs Reasonable Expectations
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    JabbaPapa
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    • Alo e-Sim Card on Sale
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