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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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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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Another Boring Kit Thread

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 Jewellery
A selection of Camino Jewellery
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    Solar charger: Game changer or wasted space?
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    SYates
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    Is a sleeping bag necessary on the Frances in the summer?
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    Addicted
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    • Is it worth taking a foldable bowl? Link in description.
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    Rick of Rick and Peg
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    • Please rate my packing list
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    SabsP
    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,-
    Front loading backpack versus top loading
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    Best jacket
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    • 7 Ways To Eliminate Foot Pain While Hiking
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    Mountain Warehouse
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    • Where do I store my luggage in Barcelona
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    Tony Bobcat
    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,-
    Hiking shoes/boots versus trail runners on the Norte/Primativo
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    Teddie
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    • Suggested rain gear for August/September camino
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    james walter purdum iv
    Yet another packing list critique request
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    Pilgrim-S-414
    Clothing for May/June
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    Denzil66
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    Importance of weight
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    whariwharangi
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    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.
    Shoes, boots and or sandals
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    JanMary
    Galaxy s5 Issues with the forum
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    Rechargable Headlamp
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    ChloeRose
    Footwear inquiry for the Pyrenees section
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    ChloeRose
    Is a cotton/silk liner enough for sleeping?
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    Camino Inspired & Tested Gear!
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    Tincatinker
    Backpacks as carry-on
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    Backpacks with sidepockets
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    cindyjo
    "Dance of the Pope"
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    Cost of equipment
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    Anniesantiago
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    • Longer rain jacket...
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    HedaP
    Small, lightweight sleeping bag
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    scrivner
    WhatsApp
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    • Shoes for only the last 100km
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    Camino by cycle and scooter
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    Promote your Camino Project on the forum
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    • What I carried on Camino Portuguese and Why.
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    brickthomas
    How come ?
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    Sixwheeler
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    For Sale/Wanted 8x10 matted camino photo
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    sleeping bags
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    bearwithme
    Best Spanish language apps
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    Rajy62
    Best lightweight Camino guides
    Ideal pocket guides for during & after your Camino. Each weighs only 1.4 oz (40g)!
    Rain, socks & more socks
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    Dennis D
    Mailing laptop from Spain
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    cher99840
    Shoes
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    SanJo
    For Sale/Wanted NEW or USED? Brierley 2016 Version Guide Portugués Guide
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    RumAndChupacabras
    Opinions Please
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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,-
    Hip Belt Padding Short
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    Nordic poles
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    • Backpack Pillow
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    Gregory Graf
    Shoes are good, pack is good.
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    Gear shop in Seville?
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    geraldkelly
    Best lightweight Camino guides
    Ideal pocket guides for during & after your Camino. Each weighs only 1.4 oz (40g)!
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    For Sale/Wanted Wanted-Macabi Skirt
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    Leigh Macklin
    Hiking towels [ Australia ]
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    Joanne P
    For Sale/Wanted Men's Nike Dri Fit Short Sleeved Shirt Medium
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    Hoka Tor Summit WP Hiking Shoe
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    trecile
    Do you think this backpack will be big enough?
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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.

    €46,-
    Hi - some concerns...
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    peregrina2000
    Pacemakers and backpacks...
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    My 2016 Unpacking list: What I will/won't pack next time
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    Giselleontour
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    Simple iPad gps system.
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    Rod Murray
    Nordiac poles vs hiking poles
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    Macabis 30% on Friday Nov. 25th, 2016
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    The best i-pad for the camino
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    VNwalking
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    • Poles...a recommendation
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    dougfitz
    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.
    More on inner soles ; a comparative study of Six brands
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    Jan de Kaper
    The Marvelous Buff
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    LTfit
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    • Shorts or long pants?
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    gittiharre
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    • Winter Camino gear for the quasi-large?
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    KaliKat
    Are gas canisters suitable for a jetboil available readily throughout Spain?
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    alaskadiver
    Camino Jewellery
    A selection of Camino Jewellery
    For Sale/Wanted More bunches of camino/hiking stuff for sale (men's and women's pants and hiking skirts)
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    Paulo Arantes
    Magenta Backpack
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    Osprey Sirius 36 or 50l?
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    dougfitz
    The best gadget for the Camino!
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    tomnorth
    Walking poles and Marmite
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    Jeff Crawley
    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,-
    Sim Cards
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    Shorts/Undies
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    Margaret Butterworth
    Good hiking hat
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    ivar
    Unisex nylon shorts
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    sandykayak
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    • ** Last minute dilemma - electric coil or kindle?
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    Anniesantiago
    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,-
    What is the best light towel to take and what do you use for Washing hair, body and clothes?
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    Are wooden staff/sticks available to buy in Santiago?
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    • Boots or shoes?
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    sandykayak
    How many liters you need for a backpack for 8 kg
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    Tablet, smart phone, paperback, or nothing
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    mspath
    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,-
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    Shoes for running after day
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    VNwalking
    Hiking dresses?
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    trecile
    My Teva's REALLY smell
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    nidarosa
    Does anyone have a winter packing list?
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    • Just did a test walk with my boots/socks. Is this anything to worry about?
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    Michael Caleigh
    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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    Keeping belongings secure on the camino (ipad, camera, phone
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    My next packing list - what do you think ....
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    Do I need a Sleeping Bag?
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    Kanga
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    Is it possible to get an iPhone 6 screen replaced in Santiago
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    Waka
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    • Hiking stores along the Camino!?
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    Melensdad
    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.
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    • Shoes for the wider feet
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    Anniesantiago
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    Sleeping Bag
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    Backpack = Favorite new toy
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    MargLav
    100% Merino long sleeve t-shirts at Costco
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    Pilar
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    • Sleeping liner vs. sleeping bag
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    Anniesantiago
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    pelgrim pasport?
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    Peter Fransiscus
    Anybody using Frogg Toggs on the El Camino Frances?
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    Gaiters for October/November
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    Smallest_Sparrow
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    For Sale/Wanted For Sale Vancouver B.C.
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    the 10km string
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    jmcarp
    Camino Inspired & Tested Gear!
    New Original Camino Gear Designed Especially with The Modern Peregrino In Mind!
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