Does anyone knows how to avoid backpack pain when the backpack is fully packed? I am talking about shoulder and neck pain. The backpack is the travel backpack from the brand “peak design” submitted by /u/Satoru_Phat [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

I used reddit a bunch to build the itinerary of this trip, as there isn't a tonne of easily laid out information online to do the Salkantay Trek in Peru self guided. I would recommend doing this if you're a competent backpacker and comfortable hiking through lots of elevation/doing some long days. I did this trek 100% self guided in March 2024. It went fannnnnntastic, highly highly recommend. Follow me on IG @ kristabshaw , I posted a bunch on there about the trip. Click through my highlight and it shows parts of the trek, and I also posted about logistics , still have been doing that too ..read more

Hi guyssss! Am finally in a state where i can start my travel journey and decided to take my 1st solo travel in September 2024! Am 26F from usa so given my budget and time i choose to explore central & south American countries one by one for next few years! So as someone who never went solo and who has no spanish skills:( what are the safest and best countries that I could enjoy rather than being afraid of safety or survival. I don’t want to go costa rica, guatemala, mexico, argentina & chile for now i had them planned for next year! So am mostly interested in South America! I want to ..read more

Looking for any info on an off road dirtbike or 4x4 excursion down the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos. Looking for 3/4 days but can only find week+ long online. Planning to be Luang and Vientiane based but happy to travel out further and happy to get ourselves there. Mid-May time. Any info massively appreciated, cheers! Edit: to add off road dirt bike submitted by /u/Monkey-Chipmunk42 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

I am going to be going on a small backpacking trip up to Weaver Lake in California in June of this year. It’s going to be my first backpacking trip I’m looking for recommendations for clothing that people might recommend (brands/names). Looking for pants, socks, shirts exc. Thank you for any recommendations. submitted by /u/805CrossbowManiacX [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

I was recently offered and accepted an internship that requires 4+ days of camping in very remote locations with no amenities or utilities every week this summer. I am up for the challenge, but since I have not camped since I was little (and even then it was at campgrounds!) I was curious what underrated/essential supplies I should buy as a first time “intense” camper. We will also be hiking to the site with all of the agency sampling gear in addition to our own individual gear and food. I am not sure how many miles, but I am assuming it varies per testing site. The internship provides a toil ..read more

I’m going backpacking soon and want a pair of camp/water shoes. I will be swimming and need something under my feet so flip flops are out of the question. I have chacos but those are way too heavy. Would you all recommend teva original (11 oz) or teva hurricane xlt2 (15.6 oz)? Or is there are different shoe you’d recommend? I know I can cut weight going flip flops but with the rocks in the water I’d rather have some type of water shoe. submitted by /u/Its_a_username4 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Is this a good hang for my food bag? It was my first time using a bag to hang my food. submitted by /u/bfloirish716 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Any reco's on where / how to link up with strangers? I promise I'm normal. Looking at Alaska July 22nd-Aug6th 2024. Denali / Wrangell. cheers! submitted by /u/ScallionImportant288 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Hello there! I got a 3 day, 25 mile trek planned for Memorial weekend. I got $500. What should I buy with that? I have no gear whatsoever. I know I may need to budget more, but I got that to start. Any help is appreciated! submitted by /u/HammerheadSound [visit reddit] [comments ..read more