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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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what Camera option are people using

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
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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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Corkscrew do I take one with me?
Camino Jewellery
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Back pack liner help please?
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    Shoe advice
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    Phone set up for Le Puy route
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    Socks and jocks
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    A Tigger Tip - a lacing lesson
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    susanawee
    Vodafone issues
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    naplesdon
    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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    equipment shop in Burgos
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    mspath
    Cooling Underwear
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    Anyone used the eCamino app
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    Packing lite for the little but fierce
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    trecile
    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,-
    The perfect iPhone App for the Camino Francés ?
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    Yoyo
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    • Agony of de-feet: Trail Running Shoe (GTX) & SOCK Combo HELP
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    JillGat
    Poncho choice
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    Joanne P
    Cell phone for Camino Portugués
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    Bajaracer
    Best lightweight Camino guides
    Ideal pocket guides for during & after your Camino. Each weighs only 1.4 oz (40g)!
    Vibram five fingers
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    willydp
    Keen Koven Shoe?
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    mspath
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    Computer access along the Frances.
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    There are Stores in Spain
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    For Sale/Wanted gear wanted
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    SYates
    Can you handle one more backpack question?
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    Socks
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    New Backpack design
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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.
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    "Feet Growing" while on Camino (??)
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    Spanish SIM card
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    Lurch
    FSO so proud and Lent on Camino
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    Sha-Ron
    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,-
    Lightweight Chacos -- anyone tried them?
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    So Here's my (draft) packing list
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    shipping my poles
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    Down jacket or synthetic vest for use on early March CF ?
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    JabbaPapa
    Best lightweight Camino guides
    Ideal pocket guides for during & after your Camino. Each weighs only 1.4 oz (40g)!
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    Camino Chrissy
    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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    Contact Lens Solution
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    hiking poles--which kind
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    Camino Preparation Guide
    The focus is on reducing the risk of failure through being well prepared. 2nd ed.
    "Gloves in a Bottle" for blister prevention?
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    movinmaggie
    10 Tips from my 4 Caminos...
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    Using Indorex for Sleeping Bag & Pack
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    AKU or SCARPA - Camino Portugues
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    Another backpast list for half March/ April
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    Camino Ready, Backpacks, Boots etc
    3rd Edition. More content, training & pack guides avoid common mistakes, bed bugs etc
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    NanoPuff or Down Jacket?
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    Water carried -- how much is enough?
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    Pack Weight
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    Tips on packing
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    Shipping poles and knife to St Jean Pied De Port
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    Footwear
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    Gail Larson
    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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    Swimsuit in September?
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    Sandals...
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    What Make of Jacket
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    Equipment Exchange/Free boxes on the Camino?
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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.

    €60,-
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    • Customising gone too far?
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    Where can I buy permethrin spray in Holland?
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    Rain pants and Altus Poncho
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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.

    €60,-
    Down throws at Costco are back
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    cher99840
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    Walking Boots or open sandals?
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    Issue with connection
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    External-frame Packs?
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    Clacking Poles
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    t2andreo
    Camino Jewellery
    A selection of Camino Jewellery
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