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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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My Buen Camino app is crashing!!

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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

Back Pack & Packing

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Packing List: Welcome All Comments!

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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Pee Cloth - leave no trace
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Mens convertible trousers
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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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Socks - are they important??
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Movistar (Digi Mobil) VS Vodafone coverage on the Frances
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Get a Spanish mobil number + data while on the Camino
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Money belts and decoy wallets
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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,-
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    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,-
    Has anyone used this particular rainwear?
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    HalfDomeOrBust
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    mla1
    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,-
    sleeping bags vs. sleeping bag liners
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    julie
    October Camino - How necessary is reflective gear?
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    belt pack or sling front pack?
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    Is it ok to walk in a tank top?
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    HalfDomeOrBust
    Sensodyne users...
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    Wise Pilgrim iPhone App
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    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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    D.Matthew
    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,-
    do you wear boots on the plane? and is there a new app?
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    Neat postcard app for iOS
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    How are the beds in the albergues?
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    Best Value Backpack
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    Do I need a pack rain cover if I have a poncho?
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    rickster
    Get a Spanish mobil number + data while on the Camino
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    New App and Supporting Website for Camino Frances
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    fleece weights
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    waterproof pouch
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    A selection of Camino Jewellery
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