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That useful packable holdall tip

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Camino del Baztan 2018
Thank you to the person who suggested packing a rucksack and poles in a packable holdall.
I bought one and checked in my rucksack and poles for my flight to Porto.

My holdall claims to accommodate 70L but packs very small when not in use.

Once our group of three reached Porrino we decided to load anything we didn't need to carry during the day into the one holdall and send it to our next stop. We could then carry our well fitting rucksacks with ease. Tuitrans luggage transport was easy to organise and the cost, 5€ between three of us, was not expensive.

A very useful tip. Thanks again
 
Very light, comfortable and compressible poncho. Specially designed for protection against water for any activity.

Our Atmospheric H30 poncho offers lightness and waterproofness. Easily compressible and made with our Waterproof fabric, its heat-sealed interior seams guarantee its waterproofness. Includes carrying bag.

€60,-
For a very cheap option, if you're anywhere near an Ikea store they do a holdall version of their big blue carrier bags which works beautifully for this sort of purpose and costs £3 UK. I've even seen them for sale on Ebay!
 
Get a spanish phone number with Airalo. eSim, so no physical SIM card. Easy to use app to add more funds if needed.
Mine came from Millets UK. It was very cheap in their sale.
 

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