Now, 2 of the first items thrown in the Kinabalu pile would usually be a Leatherman tool and a Swiss army knife - and my first question would always be the same: which one do I take? I realize now the question should really have been: do I actually need to take either? And the answer – if you’re simply doing the general backpackery things that backpackers do - is a hard and fast no."
Read More by going to The Great Swiss Army Knife Debate!
The Camera:
How to choose a good traveling camera?
Travel Packing:
What do you really need?
How do you get it all to fit?
Ubertramp's Passion for Tupperware as Travel Gear- I do not know what my friend Nath is thinking with this bit of travel gear advice, but it is well written and could be of use to other travelers. Basically, Ubertramp uses Tupperware containers as a stratagem to pack his rucksack. Tupperware as travel gear- read this essay from Ubertramp.
The Rucksack or Backpack:
What to carry your travel gear in? Choosing your gear hauling device is one of the most thought out decisions that you can make while traveling. Do you use a backpack? A suitcase? A tote-bag? Nothing at all? This collection of links, instruction guides, and essays is meant to help you make a decision as to what mode of travel bag is good for you and the traveling that you want to do.
How to Choose a Traveling Backpack?
- A great instruction guide from Ubertramp on how to select a backpack for
traveling.
The Kelty Redwing 2650, My Backpack- An essay on the backpack that I use for traveling, the Kelty Redwing 2650.
How
to put a locking mechanism on the Kelty Redwing Backpack- A travel tip
from Craig of Travelvice.com on how to rig up a locking system on a
Kelty Redwing backpack.
Travel Backpacks- 3 Advantages Article- Article about the advantages of using a backpack while traveling.
Day Packs:
Water Purifiers:
Should you travel with a water
purifier?
How water purifiers work?
Travel Clothing:
Boots and Footwear:
Carhartt Work Boots for Travel - The boots that I tramp in are a pair of Carhartt work boots. They have served me well for two years - never had a problem, they have not yet faltered.
Toiletries:
Security Gear:
Travel gear to ensure that you remain in possession of all of your travel gear. Security items for the backpacker to prohibit theft.
5 Cheap Ways to Safeguard Travel Gear-
Ubertramp's suggestions about how you can cheaply keep your travel gear
secure. "For the most part, budgeting begins the moment you step from your
front door and into the unknown. But why not start this trend a little
earlier? Surely if you can save a few dollars in the preparation stage then
there will be a little more in the pot for your forthcoming adventure. And
with that in mind, here are 5 ways to ensure you start that journey with
both a healthier road fund and greater peace of mind."
Accessories, Odds and Ends, and Little Things:
There are plenty of other little things that can be of good use while traveling. Below is a collection of essays and links about first aid kits, flashlights, and other little travel necessities.
Ubertramps First Aid Kit- Ubertramp again lends us his expertise on how to put together a small first aid kit cheaply or freely.
Flashlights or headlamps-
Travel Gear Websites:
Thru Hiker.com-
This is a website dedicated to making your own travel and hiking gear.
They also sell materials and provide instructions on how to make coats,
jackets, backpacks and more.
Song of the Open Road Thru Hiker.com Review- A review of the Thru Hiker.com website.
Five Cheap Ways to
Safeguard Travel Gear- Informative guide by Ubertramp of how to keep your
travel gear safe for pennies. You really do not need that Israeli loved Pac safe.
Comments:
Your Name:Byron Gaudette
Your Current Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Link to webpage (if you
want):http://roadtraveledlessblog
Comment, website description, or other information:
Hey Wade, this is kind of random, but I have a
question about travel footwear. I am trying to decide
what kind of footwear I want to take with me. What do
you usually use? I know for sure I want a pair of
flip-flops, and probably one other pair....I don't
think I would want more than one pair of actual shoes.
Maybe something that is all-purpose and good all
around? Let me know, I appreciate it man!
Question answered at, Carhartt Work Boots for Travel
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