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    Phone Service while traveling - Holafly?

    ...what"Juspassinthru" said 👍
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    Pacer poles / York Nordics?

    I bought some Forclaz MT900 de cana trekking poles in San Sebastian when I did the Camino del Norte. The were "pacer pole like" - had a very similar hand grip. They were a good substitute. I didn't want to risk checking my pacer poles @ airport. Pacer poles are the are the best.
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    Anyone use Hoka One One shoes?

    Hi. I used Stinson model. Yes, walked from SJpdp to Santiago. Excellent shoes.
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    Favorite shirts?

    Woolx Merino Wool lightweight performance crew shirts. Excellent quality www.woolx.com.
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    Rucksack size carry on plane

    My first camino i used an Osprey Fairview 40L. Great pack/met carry on size requirements.
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    Leave your walking poles at home....

    Nice! Thanks for the the poles tips 🙂
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    Hiking poles (please bear with me) need honest advice.

    Excellent article! Thank you Trecile for posting the link.
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    Question about power banks

    I use a Stealth Angel Solar charger for my backpaking trips. I attached velcro to back of the charger and on top flap of my backpack - it rides securely and catches good rays. The solar charger has two usb ports, waterproof & flashlight. The teeny/tiny weight diff is totally worth it on my...
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    Quilt Recommendations

    me too (Enlightened Equipment 20 degrees)...a fabulous, lightweight/warm quilt! 'll never use a sleeping bag again@
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    Backpack Advice: Fairview 40 vs. Aura 50

    Mmm, I actually took/used the Fairview40 when I did the Camino Frances in 2018. It was the perfect size for me/did not over pack but had everything I needed. No hassles w/ checked luggage. It always fit perfect in the overhead bin. It traveled well, honestly never had an issue w/ it. When I...
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    Decathlon/Quechua MH500 40L pack

    Hi there. I can't speak for the Decathlon but I took the Osprey Farpoint 40 for the CF. It was sweet. No issues @ airport/very comfy and sufficient room for the Camino. You can't go wrong w/ the Osprey. My two cents worth. 🙂 Buen Camino!
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    Anyone use Hoka One One shoes?

    Two thumbs up for Hoka One One shoes (and Tevas). I used both on my CF and never had blisters, zero feet issues. Happy feet the whole way! Hoka soles hold up great also. Excellent arch support too. Mary
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    Pole Tip Protectors - A Serious matter - There are tips and tips

    Me too! I love my Pacer poles...lots of kms/minimal wear & tear on the tips!
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    Bra Recommendations?

    You may want to take a peek at Shefit bras. www.shefit.com they are very supportive/industrial strength.Well made.
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    3rd - 9th September: boots or trail runners?

    Take a peek at Tevas (terra fi) model. Good arch support, good grip, just a great sandel. I used them (along w/ hokas. I had happy feet from SJPdP to SDC ( no blisters). Buen Camino!
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    HELP! (Shoe advice) April 2020

    terra universals - the soles/support were very comfy1
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    HELP! (Shoe advice) April 2020

    Welcome to the forum Jeremy! My vote is for the Hoka's (and Teva's). I used both on Camino Frances /never had a blister. I used Hoka's over Pyrenees and Tevas everywhere else. They were flawless. I walked in Aug/Sept so it was very warm weather. Buen Camino.
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    If You have Walked the Camino - Do you prefer boots or trail runners?

    I completed Camino Frances - Hoka One Ones (over the Pyrenees and up to O Cebreiro) and Tevas everywhere else. I had happy happy feet (no blisters).
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    Ladies Osprey Packs

    Osprey 40L Fairview pack. It's a great pack and meets carryon requirements.
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    Carry-on Size Backpack

    Take a look @ Osprey/40L Fairview pack. It meets carryon requirements, and also has a back panel w/ zipper to enclose/hide the backpack straps and waist belt. It has a shoulder strap to use/carry the bag like a briefcase. It is sufficient for the Camino. I loved mine when I did Camino Frances...

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