Staying fit while backpacking through Europe This summer, I will be backpacking through Europe, staying for 2-4 days in one place in a hostel. The whole trip will take 1.5 months, so I’m wondering what’s the best way to stay fit and at least preserve muscles (I don’t have to build them, but I don’t want to lose them or gain fat) during this period. I will visit many cities and countries fr…

Backpacking Trip Camera for Photo and Video? Going on three multi-day backpacking trips this summer and want to take a camera with me to document landscape photos, some selfies/group pics, and video. I like to make “home movies” so as long as it’s good enough for insta or fb, it’s good enough for me. I know many of you might suggest just using my phone, but with multi-day trips, I would pr…

3 weeks of backpacking across Western Europe submitted by /u/tallguyfromstats

Backpacking SEA, OZ and NZ.. Bring my a6000 or get an rx100? Hi there Wanted to get opinions on whether to bring my a6000 with a sigma 18-55mm lens or invest in a P&S like rx100 for backpacking. I can see pros and cons for both, im well versed in the a6000 and know I can get some awesome photos, however the bulk and theft attraction is what is detering me to look into a pocket camera such as an rx100. Any…

Best camera for a beginner/backpacker (wild camping/bear country backpacking)? Good Morning, I am looking for advice on a camera that I can take with me on my backpacking adventures, so it would need to be able to last through some weather, be lightweight (if you have accessories you would buy with said camera, please let me know). Most of the photography will be nature, both night and day. I am trying to find one throug…

5 months backpacking Europe – pt. 1 (Italy to Germany) Posted this on r/solotravel a while back, but I thought you all would enjoy this here. As I’ve been enduring long work days this winter, I’ve been reflecting on my trip to Europe, which is nearing the one-year anniversary of its departure date (Feb 20, 2023). Yesterday I saw a post by u/doom_in_full_bloom about his trip to Europe, and it inspir…

Going on a backpacking trip to Europe for 2 months M23 Hey I’m planning on going on a trip from Rome and ending In Amsterdam this upcoming March- April. I want some suggestions on places and cities I should stop by! I also am slightly nervous about finding a travel group but I plan on staying in hostels and would consider myself a pretty outgoing person. Has anyone else done a trip like this by…

Black friday – backpacking equipment Hi. I’m going to South America from february to august. Obviously I’m gonna need a lot of equipment, but not exactly sure of everything I need. And since it is black friday tomorrow, I guess now is the right time to find out what I need. So what do you think? Anything you have in mind that I surely will need when backpacking in South America. Ri…

SEA Backpacking Advice My friend and I (both 22M) are planning a trip to SEA for this winter and looking for some advice on the route and activities. We’re thinking of going to Indonesia (Bali, Lombok, and Java), Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. We’re leaving early January 2024 until mid-march (about 9 weeks) before meeting up with my girlfriend in Goa. We’re bo…

Buy snorkeling equipment or rent (6 month backpacking trip SEA) Hello everyone, I will soon be traveling through Southeast Asia for 6 months. I will only be traveling with a backpack (70l backpack). I’m currently wondering whether it’s worth buying a snorkeling set with goggles and snorkel in advance in my hometown (Germany – around 45 EURO) or whether I should rent them locally. As I will probably be snorke…

Backpacking demographic changed? I’ve seen quite a few posts of people in their mid twenties questioning whether or not to stay in hostels over worries they’ll be too old to make friends however so far I’ve found the opposite. I’m a month into my solo backpacking trip and have found it harder to socialise because I’ve so far met no one my age (18). Most people are around 23-27…

From Oly to Fuji for hiking/backpacking? Hi there! I’ve been an Oly E-M5ii shooter for about a year and lately my gripes have built up, but I’m not sure if this is just grass-is-greener syndrome. I have a 14-150mm ii (the weather sealed model) and use the camera out hiking and traveling; I also have a 25mm 1.8 that I never use. The gripes: awful C-AF performance, I’ve never liked the S…

Traveling for a year (with a year to prepare)but NOT backpacking. How would you pack and how would you prepare? My youngest child will start college next summer, and I will be getting half the value of my home and leaving for a trip around the world. My plan is to go somewhere and stay until I want to move on. Two weeks? Ninety days? I have one year to prepare and supply myself. This also means I will be facing pretty extreme weather changes. As a 5’8” mi…

What is the most durable Micro SD card for backpacking? I will be bringing a few Micro SD cards along the Appalachian trail. They will be really hot on some days, really cold on others and will almost constantly be exposed to moisture. Are there any manufacturers who make a particularly durable Micro SD card? submitted by /u/SouthPawXIX

Camera recommendation for backpacking I am looking for a compact, point and shoot camera for taking 4k video of backpacking trips. I am looking to film flowers, wildlife, mountains etc. Here is an example of what I’d like to achieve: https://youtu.be/398b6t1N61o?si=1rJonms2ml7QdSjd&t=137 My budget is $500-$1000. I am currently looking at the Sony ZV1 and RX100. Are these good choic…

Best 3-5 day backpacking trips around the world? I did an amazing one a few years ago in Ecuador called the Quilatoa trek. Looking for more things like that! I especially like when there are towns/hostels along the way so you don’t have to pack tents and food. submitted by /u/pumpkin_pasties

Trans Mongolian Express after Backpacking Asia I’ll start by kindly asking if this post could remain about travel and not politics. I’m really struggling to find up to date information on this topic, and despite the controversy of wanting to visit Russia, I will just own it and say I still want to visit in my lifetime. My plan is to do a working tourist Visa in Australia for one year, trave…

Backpacking Tanzania (July 2023) submitted by /u/Obsidienne96

What Are My Semi-Pro + Backpacking Camera Options I have a Canon SX740 that I take backpacking and for day to day photos. I love the long zoom (24 to 960 35mm equivalent), that it’s light at 301g and that it fits in my pocket. I’m keeping it for situations where I want to not advertise I have a camera. I use my iPhone to supplement it, especially for night shots. I use the 3x 77mm lens on my iP…

Backpacking camera Hello everyone photography newbie here! I’m going to be backpacking in New Hampshire and possibly a thru hike on the grand enchantment trail and am looking for the best camera body I can get for around 1,000 not including the lense. Ideally it would be smaller and lightweight. It will be in a very protected case as well so don’t have to worry ab…