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Gear wanted Urgently for the Camino - Cork, Ireland!! Help!!

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Micheal O'MahonyJul 12 2012, 11:59pmHi all.

I'm going doing the camino de santiago in Spain in August for 5 weeks, next month - 2 weeks away.

I am on a limited budget and here a few of the things I need to get for the walk;


Walking shoes/boots

Sandles - straps

Socks - bridgedale preferably

Light poncho

wide rimmed hat

50L max rucksack with waist strap

Silk sleeping bag lining



I'm looking to buy the items preferable second hand or else new.

I am living in the Cork city area.

Do you know of any second hand stores or shops in the Cork area?

Do you know of any websites whereby you could buy the stuff for a good price, maybe even second hand?

I am looking for quality shoes + rucksack and I am not too concerned about the rest.

I would be open to buying from anybody who may have some of the stuff in the Cork area.

Thanks guys.
Robbie WilliamsJul 13 2012, 11:58pmI wud defo check the army surplus store in Midleton , market green.
They are pretty reasonable too.
Moire O'SullivanJul 14 2012, 3:44amNice to hear you're doing the camino - I did it just there back in April/May. Thought you might be interested in the following links:

Camino FAQs from Sherry Ott who was on the trail this year: http://www.ottsworld.com/blogs/camino-de-santiago-faq%E2%80%99s/

What i brought with me on the camino: http://moireosullivan.com/2012/06/04/what-i-brought-on-the-camino-de-santiago/

This forum was also great for Q&As: http://www.caminodesantiago.me/board/

Would be happy to lend you stuff that you are looking for, but all of it is currently in Cambodia... sorry! Have a great trip!