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Gear, Packing & Essentials

👣 Footwear & Gear Tips

How to Choose What Goes on Your Feet—and on Your Back

A quick-start guide to choosing the right shoes, socks, and backpack for your Camino style.

Why This Matters

Blisters and backaches are the top reasons pilgrims struggle. Choosing the right gear from the start makes all the difference.

What Is Included?

  • Tips for choosing trail runners vs. boots 

  • Sock systems and blister prevention 

  • How to select and fit a pack 

  • Common pitfalls and gear myths 

  • Linked to full gear checklist and packing tools

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