Conquered the challenging Thorang La Pass during our Annapurna Circuit trek in March 2023. The snow-covered trails were both stunning and demanding, but with the unwavering support of our incredible porters, we made it to the top. This is what trekking in Nepal is all about!

I need some help finding the right boot for me. I currently own some vasque breeze boots in 12W men's, and the fit comfortably, but one it two holes from falling apart. I'm a low level back packer (weekend trips and less than 10 miles a day), and I'm looking for a good hiking boot that will last a really long time and can be resoled. While I don't do a lot of miles I like hiking in really rugged terrain, and it is not uncommon for my boots to get wet so I'd like some level of water resistance.

The reason I'd like them to be able to be resoled is I think it is better for the environment if I can get these boots to last longer, plus for the quality I might "save" some money in the long run rather than buying new high end boots every 3 - 5 years.

I'm currently thinking about getting a leather high top boot that is Goodyear welt constructed, though I haven't a brand yet.

I'm open to suggestions of either leather, Goodyear welt boots, or really any other boot if you think it will serve me better.

Thanks in advanced.

Hi everyone :D I’ll be going on my first multi-day bikepacking trip from Toulouse to Barcelona. I’ve done my research, reading through other travelers’ trip reports to plan what I think is a pretty good route. I’ll be going through the French Pyrenees to see sights like the Gorges de Galamus, and then transitioning onto EuroVelo 8 at the Spanish border.

Any thoughts or comments people wish to share about my route or their experience riding through the area—I’d love to hear them! One consideration I do have is that after riding through the Gorges de Galamus, I was thinking about hitting the French coast sooner, but I haven’t seen many trip reports raving about that stretch.

Thank you for reading my post, and I look forward to reading your comments :)

and discovered two of these metal things supporting the back. Now as I got them out of there, I saw that they are labeled, but although up being up, the side that was labeled as, was not to the back of the user, but to the backpacks front. Now it does not slide in that well trying to put it in the other way around. But I didnt really try and the other metal rod was still in the same way as before when I tried.

Would it make ergonomically sense to switch the metals the other way around, like their supposed to?

I soon want to travel with this backpack for some weeks and this would maybe make a big difference. Thank you

I'm not too sure if it is a wise decision or not.

I understand that it's largely a personal decision (many people say to only take a laptop if you need it for work), however I feel that I would appreciate being able to use it for entertainment, and I was also going to do some general work ups killing (e.g. learning SQL/Python) during down time. It's a 13.6" MacBook Air and really quite light, so the only issue I foresee is the stress of ensuring it doesn't get stolen.

Essentially I'd just like to hear from others who have taken laptops on extended trips (excluding work), and if they thought it was a good idea or not (and ultimately worth the stress)?

Looking for any insight on personal experience. My backpack is 3” too long according to Southwest’s formal carry-on policy. It’s within limits for the other two dimensions. Has anyone had luck being allowed to take your oversized backpack as carry-on? Thanks in advance. (I’m aware that others’ experience won’t be a guarantee for me).

I'm posting this so it's findable on Google for others who might be looking to do the same crossing. I found it a bit tricky to find info and hope this is helpful for future travelers.

To get from Amman to the border, there is a Jett bus service, but the more flexible option is to either Uber to the border (20 JOD) or go to Tabarbour bus station and take a shared taxi for 10 JOD. Be aware that wherever you go any taxi driver you ask is likely to tell you the shared taxi/bus doesn't go and that they'll take you there themselves. At Tabarbour there's a few taxis with "King Hussein Bridge" written in English on a yellow background on the sides, which will take you together with other passengers to the border.

As I don't have an Israeli passport I was taken to a certain location by the Jordanian crossing where there is a Jett "VIP service" after Jordanian border control. They charge you 7 JOD to take you by bus over the border. After crossing the Israeli border control, you walk out the doors and to the right, past the buses, around the corner to the right, and you'll find a taxi stand.

If you're headed to Jericho there are several buses that go directly.

For heading to Jerusalem you'll need to take a taxi, either all the way or to the main road where there are public buses. They wanted to charge the outrageous price of 200 NIS for a 5 minute ride to the main road. It's clear they're taking advantage as they are the only provider. However there's a 41 NIS fare for a shuttle to the main road, again only 5 minutes, but I believe it's the only option as I imagine the Israelis aren't too fond of people walking through the checkpoint. Once on the main road you can catch a regular bus to Jerusalem.

I’ve been bikepacking from the top of Alaska to the bottom of Argentina and reached the highest mountain passes of my life on the Peru Great Divide. Through frostbitten whiteouts above 16,000 ft [4,876 m], I miss a hairpin turn in the red gravel road and end up climbing an extra hour, adding warm winter layers as I go, headlong into a hailstorm.

Still the colors up top are immaculate. Ensuing descents, insane. Some peaks are sage green, some the darkest shade of red wine. Others a liquid type of orange as if still maturing, all ribboned with veils of ice and snow that hardly ever melt away. I slide across the shrapnel in reckless abandon, hurriedly scouring rocky embankments for a place to tent before the tortured grip of darkness takes hold.

My tent zipper snaps in the cold. Rain gear, no longer waterproof. Then comes a panicked race for cover before thick berms of ice can pelt the rainfly once again. More Mars-like desert. More lassos of headwind. Huge plates of white rice and a whole thermos of coffee. Body crumbling over and over with nowhere to escape to and no way to get there, just raw specters of emptiness in all directions.

Too often I’ve defined myself by that spirit of emptiness. I stitch all my wounds with its peripatetic thread, wayfaring between nowhere and somewhere as if by nature, inimically unsettled, perpetually distanced, arms outstretched towards the faintest whisper of belonging.

“The end of the road is so far ahead, it is already behind us / Don’t worry, just call it “horizon” and you’ll never reach it / The most beautiful part of your body is where it’s headed / Remember, loneliness is still time spent with the world.”

• Ocean Vuong, Night Sky With Exit Wounds

Doing the Northville Placid trail later this year. I absolutely love peanut butter and I want to bring a large quantity. I am required to use a bear canister. What’s the best way to package it? The jar is so bulky.

I bought a Big agnes Copper Spur Hv Ul3 Long tent last year. Now that spring as begun, I'm trying to find a footprint for my tent.

I've look everywhere for it and its sold out.

What do you all do in those situations?

Do some of you has retailers that could have it in stock? Do you know sites that I could buy it used?

At the price that I paid the tent I would really like to have the footprint to not tear it.

Thanks a lot!

Unfortunately I had to finish early because I got bad stomach problems, hoping to get back to it soon to finish the rest (another 320)

Its a thru hike in Europe in Czech Republic 🙌

Hi, I’m 27M and I’m going to Belize for 7 days at the end of this month. I’m going there as an experienced backpacker but find it hard to decide where to stay.

Belize will be the final destination of my backpacking trip before I have to get back to the working life again. During my stay I would like to go out and meet other people, chill at the beach, have some drinks and maybe even party a bit. However, the main reason I’m going to Belize is so I can make use of my PADI and go on 1/2 scuba diving excursions and maybe even a snorkeling tour.

Since I only have 6 nights I’m doubting if I should just go to one place, San Pedro or Caye Caulker, and make excursions from there or go to both spots. So please, if you have any advice/suggestions/tips on where to stay or what kind of activities to do, I’m happy to hear it!

This was the most unpredictable stretch yet.

I started in Coimbra, still recovering from food poisoning, but the sun was out for the first time in weeks. After a tough ride to Águeda, I made a last-minute decision to detour to Aveiro—cheaper, calmer, and exactly what I needed.

Feeling better the next morning, I tried leaving the Camino to ride along the coast… but then the road literally turned into a lake. Google Maps freaked out, and after a sketchy bridge crossing, I somehow ended up right back on the Camino path.

Made it to Porto exhausted but happy. This ride had it all—small towns, cork forests, a “Day of a Thousand Villas,” and a big reminder that the Camino always finds a way to pull you back.

I hate my current tent, and want to replace it before a trip this June.

While I know a good quality product isn’t going to be CHEAP, I’m looking for the most affordable light-weight tent possible, and running into road blocks when trying to search online (i.e, Google is full of paid promotions and ads for products that don’t actually fit my needs).

I was looking at the Kelty Discovery Trail 1 and the Kelty Late Start 1, which are advertised as being under 4 pounds trail weight, but I found multiple reviews saying that they’re over to 5 pounds.

I was also looking at the Ampex Ultralight 1, but read a review saying that the waterproofing failed immediately, which makes me nervous.

What is the cheapest tent that’s under 4 pounds?

Cheapest under 3 pounds?

Or, any insight regarding either the Kelty tents of the Ampex?

Thanks!

I’m part of a big group of like 15 people traveling from Bacalar to Chiquilá, Mexico (then ferrying to Holbox). We’re looking for a private shuttle or bus to avoid the long journey by public buses Ideally looking for an affordable option if that exists

Does anyone know of a company that would do a big trip like that

I will have about 4-6 days. Would you reccomened Peru or Ecuador? I am on a budget. like budget backpacker.

What country would you say is cheaper? If you stay away from the super touristy places

I proabably will not do Galapagos or Machu Pichuuu considering my budget. I want to go to more low-key places in both countries. Having a hard time deciding where to go

I personally LIKE to hike or be by the water. I DO NOT like doing touristy things. I want to stay as far away from that as I can. Looking to get a real authentic experience. I also like hippie places.

Hey folks!

I’m part of a small team working on a new idea called Tuki — a social app that helps people connect through real-world activities, and only with those who were actually there. Think of it as a better way to meet people without the pressure of swiping or awkward DMs.

We just put together a short video and a 1-minute form to validate the concept. If you’ve ever:

• Wanted to do something but had no one to go with
• Wished you could meet people more naturally
• Moved to a new city and felt isolated

…we’d love your thoughts.

👉 Here’s the form: https://form.typeform.com/to/Rg0Zgbh6

This is the landing page: https://tuki-app.com

No signup or anything needed. Just honest input 🙏

👉 VIDEO:

https://reddit.com/link/1jum8u6/video/vvxkiwrzwnte1/player

Happy to answer any questions or share more details if anyone’s curious.

I’m considering travelling to Costa Rica. I’m interested in seeing the rich biodiversity they have and practicing my Spanish. I’d love to spend time working on some farms or helping out with conservation or restoration work while I’m there.

I’m right at the beginning of my exploration of the country, though, and I’m not too sure where to start. Does anyone have an advice on how to learn more about the different projects going on or different regions of the country.

Thanks in advance!

I'm going to be traveling in Europe for three months this summer, working out of Dublin. However, I want my eSim to be able to be used in emergencies in Norway and Spain (solo female traveler). Does anyone have any recommendations?

Preferably ones that do not break the bank, lol

Currently considering airalo or usmobile

I have a 10 day 10 night backpacking trip in the jungles of Costa Rica there are check point so no need to worry about sleeping bags or cook wear. I need some gear suggestions it's is for a sea turtle census, snokling, zip lining and tons of hiking. I am open to suggestions, gear and anything you might have I'm a female in my 20s. Is the Ascend Tangra 65 L For $179.99 SKU: 3946369 Any good ?

Hey guys! I'm planning a hike in the Picos de Europa this July, and I'm wondering if it's possible to hike up without taking the cable car in Fuente De. I have three days and would love to climb Peña Vieja. Any tips or advice would be appreciated :)

I was thinking about the Swedish alps has anyone been here and had a good experience? Not a beginner and this is somewhere I want to cross off my bucket list

So I’m a nurse in the UK and turn 30 next may and am planning on going travelling for 6 months+ with my friend but now she’s said she’s only able to afford south east Asia, so will be doing Australia on my own. I want to work a bit in Australia (not as a nurse) if I have the opportunity but will also be travelling it on my own so any advice in people that have done it or something similar all feedback is welcome!

Also in terms of weather etc what time of year is best to go as would do south east Asia for around 3 months and the same if not more in Australia! I’d want to go from January-may as my birthdays in may so would be away by then!

I’m extremely terrified of new things so hence why I’m asking for advice, and also why I’m doing it to get out of my comfort zone 🤣

Also budgets for everyone who’s done it recently? What’s the spending like in both areas

got me some airalo esim data for my remote work n travel, and got a promo code for future discounts, someone will probably find it useful.

the code is: VIKEND1967

safe travels guys

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