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Foot wear & care

Tips on how to take care of your feet while on the Camino de Santiago
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How to get the soap residue out of socks

Phones, apps, gps & maps

Tips on mobile phones and other electronics while on the camino
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Orange Problem With US Iphones

Walking Poles

Tips on how to use walking poles on the Camino
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Rain & sun protection

Tips on protecting yourself from the weather on the Camino
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The Shell Toucher hat

Sleeping bag

Tips on Sleeping bags for the camino walk
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Le Puy April-May Sleeping bag?

Back Pack & Packing

Share and learn about how to pack your pack.
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New lightweight backpack from REI

Clothing

Tips on what clothes to pack on your Camino de Santiago
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OK guys, what underwear?

Other small items

Tips about other smaller items that you might not think of for your camino
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Carabiners or “S” hook?
Camino Way markers in Bronze
The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
DIY hiking wool?
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Poles don't fit in checked luggage!
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Best lightweight Camino guides
Ideal pocket guides for during & after your Camino. Each weighs only 1.4 oz (40g)!
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Merino Wool Care
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EuroSchirm Umbrella beaten by Santiago
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For Sale/Wanted Icebreaker merino dress - UK
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Best backpacking pack for CF October 2018
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J F Gregory
Altus BALI Sleeping bag liner
Ideal sleeping bag liner whether we want to add a thermal plus to our bag, or if we want to use it alone to sleep in shelters or hostels. Thanks to its mummy shape, it adapts perfectly to our body.

€46,-
Time to buy new Altras
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    • What Type of Cell Phone Adapter Do I Need?
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    Meseta sandals?
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    Preparing for temperature differences
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    celinehenriette
    For Sale/Wanted WANTED Macabi Skirt
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    Head's Up! MACABI SALE Now 20% Off...
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    RumAndChupacabras
    Get a Spanish mobil number + data while on the Camino
    Get a spanish phone number with Airalo. eSim, so no physical SIM card. Easy to use app to add more funds if needed.
    To rainwear or not?
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    • Chaco sandals pros and cons? (plantar fasciitis dramas)
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    Information - Digital or on Paper?
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    Promote your Camino Project on the forum
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    That useful packable holdall tip
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    Merrell agility peak flex Available along Camino Frances?
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    Sports store in Logrono
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    Altus Poncho ventilation
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    Black Diamond FLZ poles
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    Gail Dickson
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    Ideal pocket guides for during & after your Camino. Each weighs only 1.4 oz (40g)!
    Questions about “foot bag” for this year
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    Can we do some Pillow talk?
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    Walking poles and Qatar Airlines
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    robproct
    Camino Ready, Backpacks, Boots etc
    3rd Edition. More content, training & pack guides avoid common mistakes, bed bugs etc
    Men's Underwear & Anatomy
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    Sunrayrob
    pack all set
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    Favorite cargo shorts no longer available
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    Changing shoes as well as socks?
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    Delphinoula
    For Sale/Wanted UK: Altus blue poncho/raincoat XL-XXL, Royal Robbins skort UK24, both new
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    Cheap Backpack (On a Budget)
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    Do I need a VPN?
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    Buy Trekking pole in Pamplona
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    Oboz brand footwear
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    Darby67
    Altus BALI Sleeping bag liner
    Ideal sleeping bag liner whether we want to add a thermal plus to our bag, or if we want to use it alone to sleep in shelters or hostels. Thanks to its mummy shape, it adapts perfectly to our body.

    €46,-
    3 pairs of Ex Officio pants if you’ll pay the postage
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    • Fear NOT...Solo Hiker's Best Whistle for Safety
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    Hip Packs
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    • Which brand of shoe inserts did you use?
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    recommendable Trekking-store in Bayonne / Biarritz or SJPdP
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    A selection of Camino Jewellery
    Top tips and gentle reminders
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    Hiking poles
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    Instant camera on Camino?
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    RemysMimi
    Altus BALI Sleeping bag liner
    Ideal sleeping bag liner whether we want to add a thermal plus to our bag, or if we want to use it alone to sleep in shelters or hostels. Thanks to its mummy shape, it adapts perfectly to our body.

    €46,-
    Found contoured water bottle that fits in pack side pockets
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    amocatnerak
    For Sale/Wanted Give Away - Hoka Bondi 5 womens US10.5 (Australia only)
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    For Sale/Wanted Anyone want a 'free' kilt?? (free plus postage)
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    How Often Should You Clean Water Bottles?
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    Yumadons
    Altus 24 Liters daypack (DENON 24 H30)
    Technical backpack for day trips with backpack cover and internal compartment for the hydration bladder. Ideal daypack for excursions where we need a medium capacity backpack. The back with Air Flow System creates large air channels that will keep our back as cool as possible.

    €83,-
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    David Tallan
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    Light linen pants or must I get the quick-dry fancy fabrics?
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    Wool socks
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    Ultralight rain kilt for ultracheap tip
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    Camino Preparation Guide
    The focus is on reducing the risk of failure through being well prepared. 2nd ed.
    Changing Socks (or just airing them out)
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    How long do your shoes last?
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    Cicada
    Camino Way markers in Bronze
    The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
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    • Treksilk 100% Silk Liner Dye Bleed
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    ivar
    Altus Poncho (ATMOSPHERIC H30)
    Very light, comfortable and compressible poncho. Specially designed for protection against water for any activity.

    Our Atmospheric H30 poncho offers lightness and waterproofness. Easily compressible and made with our Waterproof fabric, its heat-sealed interior seams guarantee its waterproofness. Includes carrying bag.

    €60,-
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    Equipment Question 32L Osprey Kode pack
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    Traveling with backpack
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    Crocs
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    What to wear on the CF starting October 29th
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    • I will need new shoes before Santiago - they need to be extra wide = 6E
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    Vacajoe
    Get a Spanish mobil number + data while on the Camino
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    New Osprey Tempest/Talon question
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    Lightload Towel, has anyone used one?
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    Camino Way markers in Bronze
    The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
    What to bring in the daypack?
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    Dirty Girl Gaiters
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    For Sale/Wanted Hyperlite Mountain Gear 2400 Windrider Pack?
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    Caminogoat
    Any reviews on Loctote or Travelon lock bags (portable safes)
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    Camino Jewellery
    A selection of Camino Jewellery
    Ten ways to lighten your pack
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    jmcarp
    For Sale/Wanted Selling: NEW Sherpa technical hiking T-shirt, size S (in UK)
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    Ungawawa
    Camino flea market, garage sale
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    dougfitz
    Altus ANDES 400 H30 sleeping bag
    Down bag (90/10 duvet) of 700 fills with 180 g (6.34 ounces) of filling. Mummy-shaped structure, ideal when you are looking for lightness with great heating performance.

    €149,-
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