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What NOT To Bring Backpacking, 10 Things To Leave At Home

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stevejames	Jul 14 2008, 12:58 AM Post #1
Tourist Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 30-August 05 From: Bristol, UK Member No.: 232 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Forgive me for blowing my own trumpet... but I've had some of my writing published! Er, just on someone's travel blog site though - not actual real paper stuff - but it's a start Hope you enjoy it... http://www.nomad4ever.com/2008/07/14/what-...-leave-at-home/ -------------------- steve Overland Travel - the best way to see the world! WorldNomads Insurance: Get 5% off your policy with this promo code

wakingdream	Jul 14 2008, 10:21 AM Post #2
Rolling Stone Group: Admin Posts: 5740 Joined: 18-August 06 From: Guelph, Ontario Member No.: 13336	Hey, nice one! Good article! The only thing I do tend to bring that you suggested not to is , well, not hiking boots, but sturdy walking shoes, but then, we tend to do alot of nature walks, hikes etc and find it's easier to bring my own. That being said, i also pack pretty light so don't find them too annoying to take along Hope all's well on your 2nd RTW! Look forward to reading more articles Take care. may The Force be with you..... -------------------- ~Susie 'Yesterday's the past and tomorrow's the future. Today is a gift - which is why they call it the present.'

sianeth	Jul 14 2008, 10:26 AM Post #3
Jet Setter Group: Local Expert Posts: 2594 Joined: 9-June 07 From: Stirling, Scotland Member No.: 60100	10. Guitar Because there is a common consensus that people who travel with guitars are wankers. Quality!

starlagurl	Jul 14 2008, 10:36 AM Post #4
Rolling Stone Group: TP Staff Posts: 13859 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	Heyyyyyyyyy that is really good. I agree with the jeans statement, but I get hooked into bringing them every single time. They DO tend to seem to get "less dirty" than other pants though. I also REALLY agree with the guitar thing... funny story: my ex-boyfriend got REALLY jealous of a guitar-playing sailor in the Caribbean, for what???? A guitar will sure get you a lot of friends when you're traveling, IF you know a bunch of songs. But these friends won't hang around after the booze is gone... -------------------- My most recent blog: VisitPittsburgh press tour

wakingdream	Jul 14 2008, 10:42 AM Post #5
Rolling Stone Group: Admin Posts: 5740 Joined: 18-August 06 From: Guelph, Ontario Member No.: 13336	QUOTE Heyyyyyyyyy that is really good. I agree with the jeans statement, but I get hooked into bringing them every single time. I always take a comfy pair of jeans too. Usually a nice, lightweight, worn in pair. I always wear them consistently too. I like getting them on at night, even if it's hot. -------------------- ~Susie 'Yesterday's the past and tomorrow's the future. Today is a gift - which is why they call it the present.'

stevejames	Jul 14 2008, 08:43 PM Post #6
Tourist Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 30-August 05 From: Bristol, UK Member No.: 232 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Thanks guys! The article's just my subjective opinion of course I do miss my jeans, but the way I travel (few clothes, hand-washing, drying in my room) I find they are not practical for me. Glad there are some differences of opinion; one of my goals in writing it was to stir up a bit of controversy -------------------- steve Overland Travel - the best way to see the world! WorldNomads Insurance: Get 5% off your policy with this promo code

rbisset	Jul 15 2008, 04:51 AM Post #7
Planet Pioneer Group: Admin Posts: 2214 Joined: 3-May 06 From: Guildford, UK Member No.: 692	You actually wash clothes? I see you're back in Korea..... -------------------- My Travelogue Rich

starlagurl	Jul 15 2008, 08:06 AM Post #8
Rolling Stone Group: TP Staff Posts: 13859 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	Haha steve, the great packing list controversy! -------------------- My most recent blog: VisitPittsburgh press tour

rbisset	Jul 15 2008, 08:14 AM Post #9
Planet Pioneer Group: Admin Posts: 2214 Joined: 3-May 06 From: Guildford, UK Member No.: 692	Have to admit I took a pair of jeans last time and used them all the time. Not so much in Asia but daily in Australia where it was cooler in the evening. I actually wore them so much that I had to throw them away as they were falling apart! Sad day -------------------- My Travelogue Rich

starlagurl	Jul 15 2008, 10:25 AM Post #10
Rolling Stone Group: TP Staff Posts: 13859 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	Aw...it is a sad day... The pants I'm wearing right NOW are falling apart...but they're not jeans, they're these awesome Royal Robbins zip offs, so comfy...and they dry so fast...I will miss you Royal Robbins. -------------------- My most recent blog: VisitPittsburgh press tour

wakingdream	Jul 15 2008, 10:42 AM Post #11
Rolling Stone Group: Admin Posts: 5740 Joined: 18-August 06 From: Guelph, Ontario Member No.: 13336	QUOTE(stevejames @ Jul 14 2008, 09:43 PM) Thanks guys! The article's just my subjective opinion of course I do miss my jeans, but the way I travel (few clothes, hand-washing, drying in my room) I find they are not practical for me. Glad there are some differences of opinion; one of my goals in writing it was to stir up a bit of controversy Stir up controversy? You? No! If we were all the same we would bore each other to death, non? -------------------- ~Susie 'Yesterday's the past and tomorrow's the future. Today is a gift - which is why they call it the present.'

stevejames	Jul 16 2008, 03:14 AM Post #12
Tourist Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 30-August 05 From: Bristol, UK Member No.: 232 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Yep Rich, settling in South Korea for a while I think. Need to hide out from a mob of dreadlocked guitar-carrying travellers that is hunting me Thanks for the mention in the Travelpod News, Starlagurl. I'll get my thinking cap on and try to put together another "talking point" article or two in the next month or so. I'll ping them your way and if they're up to scratch perhaps you would consider featuring one again? cheerios! -------------------- steve Overland Travel - the best way to see the world! WorldNomads Insurance: Get 5% off your policy with this promo code

rbisset	Jul 16 2008, 04:15 AM Post #13
Planet Pioneer Group: Admin Posts: 2214 Joined: 3-May 06 From: Guildford, UK Member No.: 692	How does Korea compare to the other places you've visited? Must be pretty good as you've gone back there, or is there a girl involved............ Tried dog yet? -------------------- My Travelogue Rich

starlagurl	Jul 16 2008, 09:50 AM Post #14
Rolling Stone Group: TP Staff Posts: 13859 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	QUOTE(stevejames @ Jul 16 2008, 04:14 AM) Yep Rich, settling in South Korea for a while I think. Need to hide out from a mob of dreadlocked guitar-carrying travellers that is hunting me Thanks for the mention in the Travelpod News, Starlagurl. I'll get my thinking cap on and try to put together another "talking point" article or two in the next month or so. I'll ping them your way and if they're up to scratch perhaps you would consider featuring one again? cheerios! South Korea, I've heard is beautiful, I know a few people who have taught English there... I cry a little inside, every time I get a postcard from my friend Sandra, who is there right now... haha No problem, Steve. I'd love it if you want to post articles on the TravelPod blog. Just let me know and I'll set you up with an account. That goes for anybody else who wants to write travel-related articles, too. -------------------- My most recent blog: VisitPittsburgh press tour

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