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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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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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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?
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,-
Traveling on a plane with a backpack.
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My packing list for the Primitivo in Mid-May to early June
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    VDLP/Sanabres June-July packing list so far...
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    domigee
    for women only...
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    november_moon
    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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    Camino shopping has arrived and I'm thrilled
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    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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    Jo Jo
    To headlamp, or not to headlamp?
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    do i need a sleeping bag
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    Convertible Hiking Pants that zip off above the knee?
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    Camino Inglés Walking Holiday - UK
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    Ideal Backpack weight, with or without water?
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    Camino Inspired & Tested Gear!
    New Original Camino Gear Designed Especially with The Modern Peregrino In Mind!
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    DCGuy
    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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    wayfarer
    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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    First Pilgrimage
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    Sarria to Santiago Camino! need help with backpack!
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    Rajy62
    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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    Bed Bugs - Problem this time of year?
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    Camino Preparation Guide
    The focus is on reducing the risk of failure through being well prepared. 2nd ed.
    Please review my packing list
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    Camino Ready, Backpacks, Boots etc
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    multi country electrical charger with dual USB adapters for charging
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    30 Liter Pack - Camino Portuguese - My Gear List
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    Refrigerated Medication on the Camino Portuguese
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    Sakami
    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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    Can someone please do me a camino bracelet favor?
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