They weigh nothing and are incredibly useful to organize and compartmentalize you packing list. Everything can be stored in them, from cosmetics to underwear. Plastic Baggies - Another one of my best packing tips is to ditch the travel storage cubes and use quart and gallon-size baggies.This is a serious packing tip to manage your weight. Plus there is so much information and infrastructure supporting the Caminos, that you can always find information at the tourist booths. Digital Guide/Guide Book - Please consider supporting this website and check out my own eBooks I have for sale, on many Caminos. Many readers tell me how helpful they are! For Caminos that I don't cover, like the Francés, you can go to Amazon Camino Guides to search for digital guides there.Hide money on your person too - in a zipped pocket, so you are never destitute. That way if your things are stolen, you don't lose much. Take out only what you need to get you through two to three days. I only ever had trouble finding an ATM in the remote sections of the Camino Primitivo. You can get Euro immediately in the airport at an ATM when you land. Take a back up of USD (or your currency) that you keep hidden in the event of an emergency. You may consider taking a MasterCard AND a VISA to be sure. I have heard stories of cards not working, but my World MasterCard was never rejected, anywhere in Europe, ever. Credit Cards/Cash - take two different types of cards, in the event one doesn't work.Passport - Goes without saying - you obviously need it!.Get one at home or at the start of your Camino. Scallop Shell- an essential to identify yourself as a pilgrim.Inquire in the town where you begin your Camino. You can also get your credential at pilgrim's albergues, cathedrals and tourist offices. Ivar also offers a nice plastic protective case to keep your credential protected. Or from anywhere in the world, check out Ivar's Camino Forum.
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