Four part backpacking question: backpacks, international shipping, shoes, and more travel orientated places to ask such questions. [more inside]
posted on May 13, 2008 - 10 answers

BackpackingFilter: Travelling around Europe from mid October to mid Janruary - help me pick the right gear to take. [more inside]
posted on Apr 20, 2008 - 16 answers

Backpacking through Europe: Help me find places other than big cities to explore using my Eurail pass. [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2008 - 18 answers

5-day spring backpacking recommendations in the western US. [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2008 - 10 answers

US backpacker bored with the Southern Deciduous Forest ecosystem. Any suggestions in the Southeast? [more inside]
posted on Apr 14, 2008 - 11 answers

Help me to figure out a budget for some fairly extravagant backpacking travel. [more inside]
posted on Apr 6, 2008 - 8 answers

I have decided to spend my (non-hypothetical) vacation backpacking alone for the week, in the mid-atlantic or northeastern US. However, I am not sure where is best for me to do this, as I have a number of minor concerns and have not done extended backpack travel on a schedule like this -- at least not as a civilian. Specific concerns follow, and overlap somewhat, so apologies for that. [more inside]
posted on Apr 3, 2008 - 12 answers

Recommend a backpack for a big guy... [more inside]
posted on Mar 20, 2008 - 16 answers

We (my kids and I) are staying with friends just outside Yellowstone this summer, and I am planning on doing a one to two night back-packing jaunt with the teenagers. Any recomendations on back country camp sites? [more inside]
posted on Mar 16, 2008 - 1 answers

i'm trying to pack conservatively for a one month backpacking trip through south east asia. what items should I leave at home and purchase easily/cheaply while I am there and what items should I be sure to pack that I cannot get while abroad?
posted on Feb 27, 2008 - 32 answers

The best week long backpacking trip in the United States? [more inside]
posted on Feb 21, 2008 - 20 answers

Where can I get compact, water(proof|resistant) and somewhat sturdy battery case? [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2008 - 10 answers

How can I use Amtrak to get to a good backpacking spot? [more inside]
posted on Jan 25, 2008 - 11 answers

Best clothing for traveling in South East Asia in April and May? [more inside]
posted on Jan 23, 2008 - 9 answers

Some friends and I are planning to spend a few days in Cadiz for Carnival. All the hostels and hotels are booked (and we're students so our budget is fairly tight to begin with), so we figured we'd just pack light and sleep on the beach. Any advice on how to do this comfortably, and without getting our stuff stolen while we're asleep? Should we plan on stowing our stuff in lockers at the train station? Should we bring costumes with us or get them there? Any scams, sketchy areas, etc. that we should watch out for? Any and all advice is welcome, we don't really know what to expect!
posted on Jan 20, 2008 - 8 answers

Following up on my last question, what is the most reasonable accomodation I can get in Shanghai for 100 Yuan a night? [more inside]
posted on Jan 17, 2008 - 3 answers

Backpacking question about the I & M canal corridor near Joliet...can I take the Amtrak in? [more inside]
posted on Jan 6, 2008 - 6 answers

What are the best online resources for adventurous backpacking to obscure places? [more inside]
posted on Jan 6, 2008 - 8 answers

BackpackingFilter: What items are must-takes for South East Asia (or generally)? [more inside]
posted on Nov 28, 2007 - 40 answers

Best place to go backpacking within a two-hour drive of Albuquerque? [more inside]
posted on Nov 17, 2007 - 7 answers

Avoiding ruin at the ruins: tips for backpacking in the tropical rainforest of Chiapas, near Palenque? Am I gonna be kidnapped or eated? [more inside]
posted on Aug 11, 2007 - 6 answers

Any suggestions for a 3 day hike in Colorado? [more inside]
posted on Aug 2, 2007 - 10 answers

I'm planning a week-long hike in Humboldt and Del Norte counties, CA. What resources should I look at for planning? [more inside]
posted on Jul 24, 2007 - 3 answers

I'm having trouble finding a new point-and-shoot digital camera to take backpacking. Can you help me find a model that fits my criteria? [more inside]
posted on Jul 19, 2007 - 20 answers

Where should I go backpacking between Bigfork, MT and Portland, OR? [more inside]
posted on Jul 11, 2007 - 10 answers

I'm leaving in a week for a 6-week trip through China. Should I bring a suitcase (with wheels or no?) or a backpack? [more inside]
posted on Jul 10, 2007 - 16 answers

Help me plan my trip! I want to leave Zurich in late October. Heading east, I would like to end up in Tokyo in January. I would like to travel by train or plane and keep costs well under $10,000. Where should I go? I think I'd like a rather versatile trip. Thanks!
posted on Jul 2, 2007 - 3 answers

A few friends and I are looking to start backpacking this summer but on a budget. [more inside]
posted on Jun 14, 2007 - 23 answers

My backpack was dropped in a pool of diesel and sat there for 10 minutes. Is there any way of getting the fuel/smell out fast? I'm at a remote camp with limited resources, and I have to use my pack for at least another month. [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2007 - 22 answers

Can I bring a sleeping bag on my European hostelling trip? [more inside]
posted on Jun 4, 2007 - 27 answers

How can I get in shape for backpacking when I don't have time to backpack? [more inside]
posted on Apr 30, 2007 - 15 answers

Where to buy hiking boots between IA and OH? [more inside]
posted on Apr 28, 2007 - 3 answers

I'm going to Europe in about 5 to 6 weeks and about to purchase the airline ticket. Problem is, I dont know when I will be coming back nor where I will be when I return. [more inside]
posted on Apr 16, 2007 - 20 answers

I would like to go on a solo backpacking trip for the first time and I need some advice. [more inside]
posted on Apr 15, 2007 - 23 answers

I would like to go on a solo backpacking trip for the first time and I need some advice. [more inside]
posted on Apr 15, 2007 - 23 answers

I want to do Paris/daytrips (1-2 days), Switzerland (4-5 days), and London/daytrips (1-2 days), all late this January. I'll be traveling alone. I'd love some advice. [more inside]
posted on Jan 10, 2007 - 27 answers

Is there a good place to go backpacking in January in Northern California that doesn't involve a lot of snow? [more inside]
posted on Dec 25, 2006 - 7 answers

Anybody know a good camping / backpacking spot in California that's not snowed under yet and is a decent drive from San Francisco (< 8 hours, not involving snow chains)? [more inside]
posted on Nov 17, 2006 - 15 answers

Travelers: help me choose a sturdy, small backpack for long-term traveling. [more inside]
posted on Nov 15, 2006 - 16 answers

I'm going to Thailand for about a month. I could really use some tips, resources etc.. anything would help, and if you're in Thailand and want to meet up I'll buy you a beer. [more inside]
posted on Nov 12, 2006 - 11 answers

Looking for a moderately difficult circuit hike within a 2 hours drive from DC for a weekend backpacking trip. [more inside]
posted on Oct 5, 2006 - 7 answers

I'm looking for advice on purchasing a food dehydrator. Can anyone offer any tips on features I should look for? [more inside]
posted on Aug 28, 2006 - 6 answers

What is the best all purpose shoe for a 3 month backpacking trip? [more inside]
posted on Aug 18, 2006 - 24 answers

I’d like to learn more about what to expect on a typical backpacking (or insert activity here) trip through organizations like NOLS or Outward Bound. I’m 30 years old and while I’m in pretty good shape I don’t have a lot of experience with long camping/backpacking/climbing trips. I’d like to join a short expedition to learn new skills and gain confidence I need to go out by myself. Besides, it just sounds fun. [more inside]
posted on Jul 19, 2006 - 19 answers

Backpacking in Maine In September: What do I absolutely have to bring? And what should I expect? [more inside]
posted on Jul 11, 2006 - 15 answers

Desert hiking safety for a Northeasterner? [more inside]
posted on Jun 30, 2006 - 10 answers

I'd like to go to Modena, Italy in early December to meet some friends. I'd also like to attend a student festival in Trondheim, Norway, in mid-February. What else can I do between December and February? [more inside]
posted on Jun 22, 2006 - 6 answers

we're headed to costa rica at the end of the week for a honeymoon/ backpacking trip and we're wondering if anyone has any insight into getting around: public transport, shuttles, or driving? [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2006 - 13 answers

Indonesia: Should I go? How long for and where? What about a visa? 18,000 islands await me... [more inside]
posted on Jun 18, 2006 - 12 answers

I'm Looking for recommendations for companies that offer backbacking trips in the western part of the country. Areas in mind are: Grand Canyon area, Santa Fe (northern New Mexico), Yellowstone, Montana, Yosemite, or any other great place to see nature's finest. [more inside]
posted on Jun 15, 2006 - 1 answers