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    First Time Pilgrim - What Day Bag?

    In addition to other comments, the backpack has a chess strap. A back support strap is also desirable.
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    Wright socks ( almost)

    The one I used, which guarantees no blister, has a Camino logo. It worked!
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    Experience with waterproofing spray for cloth walking shoes?

    Even though "stuff" made of Gore-tex is a little bit pricy, it saves me not to carry spray-can and time to re-spray. A quality Gore-tex material is waterproof, breathable, and windproof.
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    I've walked the Camino in barefoot shoes

    In my humble opinion, folks who require "cushioning" for their feet and/or "stability" of their walks, "barefoot" shoes may not be good for them. I think barefoot shoes are good for a short distance when I need a "short" reflexology session. ;-)
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    Where do you shop? [in the UK]

    Mountain Warehouse! I find the quality and cost (ratio) of their products are better, although not many varieties to choose from.
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    Say No! to rubber tips on your poles.

    A rubber tip, as far as I am concerned, is a shock-absorber. On certain trail surface, I would take off the rubber tip or replaced it with mud baskets, snow baskets, shock-absorbing paws, etc. appropriate to the situation.
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    No tech!!!

    I had once required to use a public pay-phone in Finisterre to contact the bus company, but the owner/operator of the albergue where I would stay overnight did not allow me to use his cell-phone as I did not have a cell-phone. He advised me to use a public pay phone down the street. The...
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    Help! Pack too heavy! — CF Sept & Oct — Senior Woman

    Consider to take advantage of luggage transfer services.
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    Multipurpose shoes for shower and town?

    I'm using a hiking sandal for relatively flat trail, showers, wandering around towns.
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    Who is Gronze?

    I would like to take this opportunity to express my Kudos to the folks behind every aspect of operations, maintenance, supporting, etc. Gronze, which is an indispensable planning and navigational tool for me.
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    Hiking poles vs staff

    I think a non-foldable hiking staff is not easily gotten onto a plane as carry-on, unless it is checked in as a luggage, which may incur additional cost.
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    Issues with New Merrells for First Long Hike

    Moab = mother of all boots as I learned it somewhere. I had it, together with "double-socks" and "vaseline feet nightly", for my CF and CP journeys in April and May respectively without any issues.
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    Which poncho (between these 2)....

    This worked for me on Camino Portugues in May this year and weekly hiking, light-weight, durable and within tight budget: https://www.surviveoutdoorslonger.com/heat-reflective-poncho.html
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    Black Diamond Z poles

    When I got my first "Z-poles", a youtube video helps solve the challenge.
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    Trekking Pole Suggestions

    If I were to buy trekking poles, I would go to a store in person and testing them for their anti-shock, weight, length, etc.. Canadian Tires in Toronto has Woods' Folding Trekking Poles (Z folds) on sale till October 3 for C$60. The poles can be folded and put in a suitcase. MEC (Mountain...
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    Advice on SIM card for CP please

    Vodafone SIM was used for my CP in May this year. The card had 5 GB, etc. It was more than I needed, but I am a minimalist. https://www.vodafone.pt/en/products-services/visiting-portugal.html Note: The SIM card purchased in Portugal uses a Portugal phone number. When it is used in Spain...
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    Sock, to wash or not too wash?

    Are harmful bacteria unable to build up in the sock?
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    Traveling with backpack

    When I checked-in, the carrier counter clerk provided me a "large" "clear" (transparent) plastic bag for my backpack coupled with trekking poles". I "secured" the wrapped bag. However, I was required to check-in the "wrapped bag" in a designated area for security scan. I did it both...
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    Rucksack size

    I am a minimalist. I am also a take-it-easy guy when it comes to pilgrimage/vacation. I take whatever it minimally requires. If the "pack" does not fit in the airplane's overhead compartment, let it be, then send it to the belly of the plane. I will be happily and relaxing in my seat. While...
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    Where to buy SIM card

    Orange or Vodafone? Which is more user friendly in terms of network availability, cost-benefit, etc.? Google searches showed Vodafone is relative popular in Portugal than Spain. Orange is a Portuguese network. Vodafone is 20 euros for 30 days and 5GB data, etc...

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