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    Difficult to read yellow route on Buen Camino app

    Try Outdoor Active. Free, works offline, elevation profile with locator, very clear
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    Do I take a tent

    There's a Camino for every person and they're all different and each is the best, for the person whose desires and needs it reflects. But I think it makes sense to carry a lightweight tarp/groundsheet setup, even if you don't plan to camp. You can come to a town where everything is full ...
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    Do I take a tent

    I've camped on the Portugese Camino from Lisbon to Santiago and never had a problem with police or landowners, or with finding a good campsite. Sanitation is not an issue, there's lots of open space.
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    Do I take a tent

    I always carry either a bivibag, tarp with groundsheet or tent proper. Weight is no problem with the first 2. In return, you get peace of mind. You don't care if the albergues are full, you can stop where and when you like, and you don't have to worry about having to pay hotel rates. Wild...
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    Decathlon backpack

    O'Leary comes for us all in the end 👹
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    Decathlon backpack

    I bought the 30 litre Decathlon, because I thought the 20 a bit small. The 30 fits all my Camino gear with room to spare, which is good for winter caminos. Then I flew Ryanair ... They waved me through. So far so good 😬
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    Best spots to buy camino gear in London?

    Merino is best but so expensive. Performance synthetic is much cheaper and perfect for warm-weather Camino's, but it you're walking in winter you need a layer next to your skin to absorb moisture, otherwise on hills perspiration will chill you to the bone. If only I could afford it ... So if...
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    Best spots to buy camino gear in London?

    When I have the money I go to Cotswold, when not, more usually, Sports Direct. Decathlon is the best all round and they have stores all over Spain with everything you could possibly need. Shoes, pack and rain jacket are worth paying for, the rest is nice to have but not important. Except in...
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    Tent in December

    It can be done with the right gear, I've camped down to -5°C on the CF in COVID when there was nothing open. But it's not necessary, there are enough albergues open in winter. You can afford to leave the tent behind and walk the lighter for it. Winter Caminos are the best imo. ☘️
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    Where do you shop? [in the UK]

    All my favourite sources are mentioned here ... I suppose we might as well face it, we're addicted to gear. Are we real pilgrims at all any more, or is it all about the gear? 😟
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    Reserving bunk bed with Whatsapp

    WhatsApp is an essential app for the Camino ... Especially for keeping in touch with all the new friends you're going to make while walking. Don't leave home without it, so to speak.
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    Best Camino App for Camino Francés

    I use gronze for albergues and general info and Outdoor Active for routes; works offline, failsafe.
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    Cell phone sim cards

    Vodaphone Spain 10 euro, lots of data and call time, one month, works for me in portugal
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    Recommendations for presentable, smart looking walking shoes

    I second the view that you should go for Brasher's, which are super comfy (leather lined inside) and fine for hiking and general use. I used a pair of Brasher Ultralight on my first Camino, on my motorcycle and for social wear ... Very presentable. Berghaus took over Brasher but as far as I...
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    WIFI

    I got a 10 euro pay-as-you-go vodaphone monthly top-up which gives unlimited calls plus a whopping 50gb of mobile data. A promotion apparently. It's useful in albergues with no WiFi (frequent, especially the donativos frequented by us hobigrini). So Netflix can while away the hours and drown...
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    Help with shoe sizing

    The final solution to foot problems ... 🚵‍♀️
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    Help with shoe sizing

    I can't advise you on shoes (mine are Merrell Flex, superb, my last was the trusty Salomon Gtx). Shoes depend on the person. Three things don't, however; no doubt you know already but they are socks, poles and correct distances are crucial for foot happiness. I use thick merino wool socks...
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    LIVE from the Camino Me and my umbrella - envy of the Camino

    There was an Irish pilot on the Camino Frances a year ago whose umbrella elevated him to the illustrious status of "Camino Legend" .... ie a pilgrim so much talked about that those who haven't met them hope they will and are delighted when they do. I was lucky to meet him in a cafe and discover...
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    Let's talk waist packs!

    I wonder how we got off the subject of gear, but I'm glad to say that the word "fanny" in the UK is now obsolete in this reference, having been replaced by a far more powerful alternative, mercifully unknown to people on the Camino. And while we're on the subject of cultural sensitivity, if...
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    Let's talk waist packs!

    I use a Forclaz waist pack from Decathlon ... Cheap, effective, capacious. It holds all the stuff I need close at hand and the stuff I want to be sure isn't stolen (unlikely) or forgotten (all to likely in my case). Major disadvantage? As several posters have pointed out, you can't wear one...

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