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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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Phones, apps, gps & maps

Tips on mobile phones and other electronics while on the camino
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US International Phone plan or Spanish SIM card while on the Camino?
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Walking Poles

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

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The Packa vs Altus Poncho
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Sleeping bag

Tips on Sleeping bags for the camino walk
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Sleep sack for bed bugs

Back Pack & Packing

Share and learn about how to pack your pack.
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Packing List: Welcome All Comments!

Clothing

Tips on what clothes to pack on your Camino de Santiago
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Re-considering zip-off convertible pants

Other small items

Tips about other smaller items that you might not think of for your camino
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Pee Cloth - leave no trace
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.
Sleeping bag or Liner with thermal underwear
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I seen a great quote today. Food for thought.
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    Athena Atterdag
    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,-
    SIM cards in Spain
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    NorthernLight
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    Jo Jo
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    How to lock a top loader?
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    Kilts for Men - Clothing insights for the Newbie
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    David Tallan
    Take my running shorts?
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    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.

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    more on backpacks size vs weight
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    Spouse's sleeping bag and jacket ruined by hostel laundry, what can she do?
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    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.

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    For Sale/Wanted Mountian bike for sale Santiago
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    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.

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    For Sale/Wanted Looking for Cursillos de Cristiandad patch.
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    Do I need gloves if I am using a Trekking Pole
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    Is carrying your own backpack a thing of the past?
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    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.

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    First time walkers, poles?
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    Need help with old cell phone puchased in Pamplona
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    Best app with maps for the camino frances
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    AlwynWellington
    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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    suitable clothing
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    WARNING. simcardspain.es
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    For Sale/Wanted Pacerpoles carbon twist-lock walking poles - UK
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    Equipment from completed Camino
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    Comprehensive packing list
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    Deputy Dan
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    Have you any experience with any of the Camino apps?
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    • It's Not About The Shoe...
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