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    Pocket coin pouch for those EU coins?

    I had a ziplock bag as my camino wallet and I DON'T recommend it 😆 (unless you plan on buying something on the way). Sooner or later it rips.
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    Ultimate Dog Repellent

    I walked with a friend when a dog stood in our path. My friend froze at first, then started slowly back. I kept going and talking to the dog. The dog looked like it wouldn't let us pass at first, but as I got closer it got scared and ran away doing as big circle as it possibly could around us...
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    Merino vs. Cashmere

    For the merino that handles washing and drying, does it have to be pre-treated in any way? Anything I should be looking for on the tag? One of my sweaters didn't survive the camino 'don't touch the settings' washing machine.
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    Socks (i hate cold feet)

    Raynaud's syndrome sufferer here. As long as I was walking, my feet were fine. So evenings and sleep were more of a problem for my first camino. I took a pair of Heat Holders socks just for sleeping on my second camino. Heat Holders were some plastic kind and didn't keep me warm so switched for...
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    Surplus Gear

    I have upgraded from reading descriptions to wanting every single item. I need even the ones I don't know what they're for. Shared the link to some friends and everyone loves the store.
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    Surplus Gear

    The store is too far for me to buy from, but whoever is writing descriptions is doing an excellent job! Is it weird that I want to read every single one?
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    Question about power banks

    One thing to be aware of (that you might or might not need) is if the power bank is pass-through or not. Will you be charging it with the same cable you charge your phone (less cables but you will have to think about charging both, no need for pass-through), or will you be charging them at the...
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    Best Sellers in Portable Cell Phone Power Banks

    I have a 20000 mAh powerbank. I like to be ready in case I won't have an option to get to a plug in the evening and I don't have to think about having enough battery to share with others. I charge my phone and gps watch with it. It's pretty big/heavy but I don't mind it. Recently I've been...
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    If You have Walked the Camino - Do you prefer boots or trail runners?

    I would love to see if there are different preferences for different caminos. I wore trail runners on the Portuguese in October. They were waterproof. I wouldn't wear them again and go for a lighter variation instead. On the Primitivo in April I had Salomon (low) hiking shoes. They were...
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    WiFi or data

    I was told to switch from 4G to 3G because 4G can get additional charges, don't know why.
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    Merino vs. Cashmere

    I think they might have sold everything and are working on more? The wool is from Italy and the factory is in Serbia. I live between those two countries and it's very hard to find my size now. By the way, does anyone know of merino underwear that isn't very expensive?
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    Merino vs. Cashmere

    I found a merino sweater in Benetton. It was 35$ in December, but I see it's around 25$ now. I don't know if it's good for the Camino (haven't had a chance to try it). It says 100% virgin wool on the website, but the tag on the sweater says merino. That sounds like a pretty good price.
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    Walking Poles- Emperors new clothing in stick form ?

    It should be about respecting the other persons choice, right? Well it's not. This is a very one sided conversation.
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    Walking Poles- Emperors new clothing in stick form ?

    Don Camillo beware! Not loving the poles is frowned upon on the forum and might make Your posts disappear. I would say I know from experience but I have no post to show as proof.

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