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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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Best weather app for Spain?

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
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Back Pack & Packing

Share and learn about how to pack your pack.
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My new backpack from Gregory
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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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Corkscrew do I take one with me?
Discover the Northern Camino!
Join our full-service guided tour of the Basque Country and let us pamper you!
Poncho Tent
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code_monkey_001
NOOK ? yes or no
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Elle Bieling
Ideal walking pants/trousers
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    • How did you carry your water?
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    Guides that will let you complete the journey your way.
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    Excellent inner soles
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    Hoka One One
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    What do you sleep in?
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    A selection of Camino Jewellery
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    Albertagirl
    Leaving in 2 weeks and final packing question....
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    How to safely get my laptop to Santiago de Compostela
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    So tell me what's wrong with this phone idea
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    Latecomer
    For Sale/Wanted Sleeping bags, bed bug sheet and bivvy for sale
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    nidarosa
    Waterproof socks
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    notion900
    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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    1 day before I go - Last minute pack check
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    • Anyone sew their own Camino clothing or gear?
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    LouiseEdin
    Any ideas how to personalise a rucksack?
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    Google Project Fi Experience/Coverage?
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    Rick of Rick and Peg
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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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    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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    The dreaded socks
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    VdlP: Drafting my equipment list
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    A selection of Camino Jewellery
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    • About to purchase my hiking boots.
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    How heavy is your backpack
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    abraxian
    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,-
    Wide hiking boots/shoes.
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    Back pack recommendations
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    Sponge Bob Square Feet
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    smj6
    First Spanish SIM card availability on Camino Frances?
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    We have all been there ...
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    • Locked
    iphone verses camera
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    zzotte
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    • Where to buy permethrin (for clothes) in Spain?
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    what's app and SIM
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    Camino Inspired & Tested Gear!
    New Original Camino Gear Designed Especially with The Modern Peregrino In Mind!
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    Making a Reservation for a Hostel
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    domigee
    Is 45l back pack excessive for a day pack
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    Jeff Crawley
    Ultimate Camino Scarf
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    A selection of Camino Jewellery
    Naming your walking stick
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    Toe caps and toe socks?
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    Phone and iPad
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    • Packing Revisited 2016: What NOT to take and etc.
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    RumAndChupacabras
    Camino Preparation Guide
    The focus is on reducing the risk of failure through being well prepared. 2nd ed.
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