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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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If you need "hiker's" wool in León
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Phones, apps, gps & maps

Tips on mobile phones and other electronics while on the camino
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Walking Poles

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Rain & sun protection

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Sleeping bag

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Sleeping Bag or just Silk Liner??

Back Pack & Packing

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Clothing

Tips on what clothes to pack on your Camino de Santiago
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Summer clothes

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 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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Ultimate website for everything needed on the Camino?
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Jo's packing list
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Anyone ever use Yoigo mobile service?
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Random: Safe to have US Flag on backpack?
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Hiking shoes and boots
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Hiking shoes and boots real tips
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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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