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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?
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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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