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08-Jul-2004 16:37
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Given the many questions regarding backpacks, footwear and other travel gear, I thought I would put together a summary listing of resources. Except for the slight bias towards traveling light, this is not meant to be an endorsement of any particular gear or vendor. Hopefully, others will add their favorite links to this so all can benefit. Happy Travels.
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24-Dec-2009 22:21
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23-Dec-2009 01:13
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The nature of my trip is as follows... My trip is 11 days long (28th Dec - 8th Jan). It will be spent around Slovakia, Czech Rep, Poland & Hungary. I plan to mainly use hostels and possibly some couchsurfing. I will be travelling around by train/bus
Some general questions I have...
What size of rucksack should i take? I have put off buying one as i'm not sure what size i'll need. I'll probaby buy this tomorrow.
Should I take one main bag and another small one?
Should bring a sleeping bag?
I just wrote this list up, and not too experienced in this style of travel so would like advice on this...
Footwear:
1 x hiking boots
1 x normal shoes
1 x slippers(?)
Clothes:
1 x warm (snowboarding) jacket
1 x thin waterproof jacket
1 x jeans
2 x cord trousers
3 x T-shirts
1 x fleece
1 x thermal base layer (top & bottom)
2 x pair o thick ski socks
5 x pair of normal...
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21-Dec-2009 17:02
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22-Dec-2009 15:21
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trav3322 »
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So I have this purple Skyway "No-weight" carry on. I thought it was amazing at the time I bought it. I could cram lots into it, it seemed lighter than the others, etc. My problem is that it ripped at the seam on its fifth trip. I ended up borrowing a heavy-duty stapler from our customer's copy centre and stapling the seam so I could get it home. (yes, my co-workers laughed at me for this)
I remember my mom telling me not to buy skyway because the same thing happened to my brother but I ignored her.
Today when I was shopping I saw a Delsey bag that I liked. I can't seem to find the exact model online so I can't check reviews, but I was wondering if anyone had any negative things to say about this brand in general.
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20-Dec-2009 12:27
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20-Dec-2009 19:47
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jenibe »
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Does anyone know of any stores that stock Eagle Creek bags in Sydney? I've called every stockist on their website and almost none of them stock any bags at all, just the accessories.
Specifically. I'm looking for the Truist 55l (womens). Any help would be much appreciated because I think its exactly the bag I'm looking for but would much prefer to see it in person, try it on etc.
Thanks!
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18-Dec-2009 13:53
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Ben2World »
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21-Dec-2009 16:01
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Ben2World »
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I recently completed a seven-month RTW trip. I brought along a Steripen Adventurer and a wide-mouthed Nalgene hard plastic bottle because I didn't want to buy bottled water at local stores every single day. The countries I visited were Portugal, Poland, Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, Mongolia and China. Municipal water in these countries ranged from fairly clear to crystal clear -- but not potable.
I filled my water bottle with tap water taken from hotels, hostels... and sometimes disgusting bus station bathrooms. Not once did I get sick the entire trip!
The Steripen is effective, easy to use, energy efficient, and dependable. Stirring the water for 45 or so seconds (20oz bottle) was pretty painless -- and I went through just two sets of batteries.
For purifying water that is fairly clear and OK tasting -- I highly recommend the Steripe...
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16-Dec-2009 23:17
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shiny_dave »
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19-Dec-2009 01:51
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Hi
I'm looking for recommendations on different front loading backpacks to try that are between 40 to 55 litres.
I'm going backpacking for a year and following initial web research I've decided that I want to try (not buy yet!) such a pack. I've spent the last week trying to find such a pack online and also gone into high street shops (Nevisport, Blacks, Millets and Cotswold) but with little success. Apparently, they are rare! Most shops have said that if I find one they would order them in for me to try. Hence this post!
I'm travelling with my fiancee so suggestions for females equivalents are welcome too.
Peace.
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11-Dec-2009 20:17
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giuliob »
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12-Dec-2009 00:35
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Hello guys,
i'm looking for a way to buy the REI vagabond backpack here in Holland where i live.
Any suggestions?
thanks in advance!
Giulio
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11-Dec-2009 15:00
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gallstone »
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16-Dec-2009 18:45
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trav3322 »
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Hi all,
I know you all might be sick of these questions, but I have searched around a bit and am still not really sure as I haven't really traveled before.
My boyfriend and I are from Australia and are going to South America (Argentina, Bolivia and Peru) in a few weeks and I am not sure about what pack to buy. Also, I am going to be in New York for about two weeks before heading down to South America for the month, so I'll need to fit in clothes for cold and warm weather (I was thinking 50L?)
We aren't going to be 'trekking' or anything, really, so I will mostly just be needing to get it from bus to hostel. Because of this, I was thinking of a wheeled backpack, but now I am not so sure about this decision because I've now read lots of places saying that the streets will be impossible for wheeling, in which case I may as well just get a proper backpack.
So, onto questions:
S...
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11-Dec-2009 02:26
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bm2009 »
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16-Dec-2009 16:35
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Hi everyone,
I'm heading off for South America for 6 months in January and I was wondering if anyone had found anything PARTICULARLY useful? I'm planning to go to Peru, Bolivia, Chile (during the winter season), Argentina and Brazil. I will of course be taking the usual rucksack, sleeping bag, boots, camera, etc but any suggestions will (I'm sure) be very usefull!!
Thank you in advance.
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07-Dec-2009 19:14
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waspy »
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16-Dec-2009 12:11
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keppiezbt »
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I am an Australian who has temporarily relocated to Vancouver. At the end of our stay we plan to travel across Canada and down the east coast of the USA then either head to Mexico or South East Asia on the way home for 2+ months.
In the mean time we plan to do a few weekend/multiday hikes though BC etc. I have a weak link to the outdoor industry and am able to get Gregory backpacks cheap. Thus i am in the market for a bag. Obviously having relcoated to Van we have accumulated a large number of items, clothes, books, skis, electrical etc etc...now I do plan to offload a lot of this on my visiting relatives prior to our trip home, and freight other stuff home, however, it is safe to assume that we are going to carry more than the 'ideal' amount of stuff around with us. Not to mention we are going to need clothes for two different climates.
Long story short I am in the market for...
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06-Dec-2009 06:45
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midnightsunvish »
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24-Dec-2009 17:50
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trav3322 »
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I will be doing a lot of traveling on the wekends coming up in 2010. I was wondering what the best way to get the most out of my hotel stays. I need a card or something like frequent flyer miles for hotels. I'm not old enough for AARP just need something that will make all my hotel stays payoff. Is there such a rewards program for hotels?
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03-Dec-2009 16:31
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nikatepah »
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16-Dec-2009 16:40
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globetrots »
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Heya guys! I'm headed to China for (at least) the next 6 months and need a little gear advice.
Question 1: Backpack vs. satchel for a day pack?
Is a backpack really that much of a "money target" for thieves?
Question 2: Travel alarm clock vs. wrist watch with an alarm?
Isn't the watch two birds with one stone?
Any help is appreciated, thanks.
Hunting gear and travel
Hi, I am flying from London to Moscow on March 1 and getting the train to Kazakhstan. Is this the cheapest way to do things? Plan on staying for 30 to 60 days in Kazakhstan, then hitching to Kyrgyzstan 30 day stay and hitching to Tajikistan 30 day stay. To get back to London would it be cheapest to get a chinese visa and fly from Beijing after Tajikistan or would it be best to get the train back to Moscow after the trip (with double entry visas) for the mentioned countries? Anyway what are the temperatures going to be like during the months March to July in these countries. Would it be possible to survive with a -22 sleeping bag, bivvy and ground mat, or would a half decent tent be best with thick rugs and duvets aswell? Any tent brands or styles recommended? Is there much firewood in this area of the world?
Also
For the trip I will need a hunting rifle. Wha...
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01-Dec-2009 14:17
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lazio »
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02-Dec-2009 06:39
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joe_average »
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where to buy cheap timberland shoes in london - uk?
tried the official stores are quite expensive...
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01-Dec-2009 06:11
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time2play »
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19-Dec-2009 22:23
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moonwire »
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I am planning a several month long trip to SE Asia and I don't know what type of mosquito net to bring...
Options:
Typical type with one overhead support required and edges tuck under your bed/sleeping bag
Box type that requires 4 support ties on each corner
Sleep screen with poles supporting the pop up head area and then the rest drapes down over a sleeping bag/sheets of a bed
Your suggestions and/or reviews of the options would be very helpful.
Thank you!
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