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GPS and the Camino de Santiago

Learn and share on using GPS on the Camino de Santiago
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    Wimpy Merino Shirts, Or Is It Just Me
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    A new pack that could be a Camino fav!
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    • Hoka TenNine, a bit strange looking.
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    My 3.9kg Packing List (and opinions/thoughts on each item)
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    Rod Murray
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    Jeff Crawley
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    • Does anyone wear gloves for sweaty hands on hiking poles?
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    • Has anyone walked with compression stockings
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    • Trail runners: Altra or Brooks, or Hoka????
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    Michael Gray
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    David Tallan
    David Tallan
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    • Camino de Santiago Guide - App for Phone
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    free to collect, Dublin
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    MikeyC
    R.I.P. Robert Gore and thank you for keeping us dry!
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    Bob from L.A. !
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    Val&Tom
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    • sleeping bags??
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    New find: light weight 800 fill down sleep sack/blanket
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    Flights - Carry on Rucksack
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    Rucksack Alternative
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    Osprey Backpacks are awesome!
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    • Women over 60 who DON'T take a sleeping bag...
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    Any Thai Potential Pilgrims out there? วิดีโอไทย
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    lbpierce
    How do you repair Atlus rain poncho?
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    Jeff Crawley
    Jeff Crawley
    Malachiuri
    Don't buy a backpack!
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    • Favorite Shoes/Boots??
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    Rick of Rick and Peg
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    AJGuillaume
    Poncho Altus Atmospheric S3
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    I don't wear socks 😂
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    Camino Mask is the new Camino Buff
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    Malachiuri
    Exos 38 Question
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    • Waht to pack for my First Camino?
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    allykat
    Packing two packs for three people (Camino Frances)
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    BobM
    Anyone using a Drone?
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    New Ultralight Rain Jacket
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    Need advice - Hydration Bladder
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    Bladder vs water bottle
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    Theresa Brandon
    New Hoka Hiking Sandal
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    Test and Assessment of Armaskin Socks
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    Travellingman
    For Sale Rab Alpine Bivvi bag
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    Footwear: The Limitations of a Personal Recommendation
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    Absolute Bare Minimum Packing List
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    • Need a larger backpack - advice please
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    Backpack size advice
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    • What type and size water bottle to take?
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    spikey
    Struggling with sock choice
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    jwells925
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    • HELP! (Shoe advice) April 2020
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    • Socks nightmare, please help!
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    • What do you have to take every Camino?
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    Barbara
    Camino gifts
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    • Of Rock Plates and Insoles
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    CWBuff
    Socks (Part Deux)
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  • Tags foot wear & care homemade & hacks
    • Do tiny rocks jump into your boots? Cheap, easy, lightweight solution
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    MisterH
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    Mark McCarthy
    Is the Osprey Atmos/Aura 50 AG the best Camino backpack ever?
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    Tony Bobcat
    Tony Bobcat
    dougfitz
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    • Vision and eyeglasses while walking
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    Damico Walking
    Eugenia MinskLund
    4 gear questions: Keen sandals, dry sack, Euroschirm umbrella, Macabi skirt
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    An Ultralight Two-Person Tent On Sale. Available in the EU, too.
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    Some Ideas For Scoring Used Gear and Clothing
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    Camino Chrissy
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  • Tags guide books & apps
    • What's happened to the Buen Camino app?
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