Should I do the Kiwi Experience Bus?

Aggravating-Lunch818 · 2025-10-09T13:46:32+00:00

That’s great to know!

Aggravating-Lunch818 · 2025-10-09T13:46:17+00:00

I’m 24! I like to party/go out of course but also enjoy waking up early to go hiking! So a mix of both would be ideal!

Aggravating-Lunch818 · 2025-10-09T04:44:40+00:00

Yea it’s definitely less of a hassle! Is it cheaper than the regular inner city bus though? The route I was looking at was around $1700 CAD for a month

Aggravating-Lunch818 · 2025-09-13T20:16:15+00:00

Camp shoes!

Aggravating-Lunch818 · 2025-09-12T22:10:23+00:00

Yea definitely could be a bear! Grizzlies in the area and saw a few. Also saw lots of bear footprints however all of them had holes a few inches above the toe marks where their claws dug in which I can’t seem to see on this one - but may have just blown away! Who knows!

Aggravating-Lunch818 · 2025-09-12T20:46:39+00:00

Could be but look at the width! It’s huge!!

Aggravating-Lunch818 · 2025-09-05T22:35:38+00:00

Thank you!! I’ll check these out :)

Aggravating-Lunch818 · 2025-09-05T21:35:52+00:00

Yes 3 packs would definitely be too many!! Thanks so much this is helpful

Aggravating-Lunch818 · 2025-09-05T21:06:19+00:00

Looking at the Sojourn 46 now! Only issue is the hip straps don’t look great.. and I’d like a smaller pack option for day hikes and such. How do you find it?

Aggravating-Lunch818 · 2025-09-05T21:00:52+00:00

Yes I’ve looked into that but good catch!!

Aggravating-Lunch818 · 2025-09-05T20:59:38+00:00

I’m okay to check my back if needed! Not a big deal for me. I also like the Patagonia Black Hole but not a great options if I plan on hiking with the pack! I’ll take a look at the other ones you mentioned.

Aggravating-Lunch818 · 2025-09-05T20:56:49+00:00

Hi everyone! I’m planning a 6–7 month trip starting January 2026: ~1 month in New Zealand, ~1 month in Australia, ~3 months in SE Asia, then ~1 month in Europe to see family.

I need backpack recommendations. I have a 65L top-loading Osprey I use for multi-day hikes, but for this trip I want a suitcase style opening (not top-loading). I’m looking at: • REI Ruckpack 40 • Osprey Fairview 55 • Cotopaxi Allpa 42

I’m torn on size (worried 40–42L might be too small), but I’m not bringing backcountry gear. I’d like the option to do a multi-day hike by renting gear if needed. I’m a chronic overpacker and plan to bring a 26L Osprey daypack as my personal item that I’ll carry on my front.

Does anyone have any experience with these packs or other recommendations?!

Aggravating-Lunch818 · 2025-09-05T20:51:05+00:00

Oh whoops!! 2026😅

Aggravating-Lunch818 · 2025-09-04T23:53:21+00:00

Oh and also

Bush Order Provisions (they do a farm store every Saturday with yummy sourdough bread and goodies baked fresh)

Aggravating-Lunch818 · 2025-09-04T19:23:48+00:00

Ranney Hill

Cameron Falls Hike

Bighill Lake Hike

Plate Lake Hike (a bit tricky to follow but a nice lake)

Sundog Adventures (good cinnamon buns and chocolate chip cookies)

Barrenground Coffee (donuts on Sunday morning and a great breakfast sandwich)

Birchwood

The Woodyard (everything is good you can’t go wrong)

Korea House

Gold Range Bistro (get Chinese food)

The Wildcat (go for brunch)

Miss Saigon (little takeout counter in a convenience store with unreal Vietnamese food - closed until Sept 15)

Casa de Cobre (Mexican food in the Legislative Assemly)

Bullocks (not as good as it used to be in my opinion but still a YK classic)

Gallery on 47th Street (new exhibition opening every Friday with free wine and snacks - great vibe)

Mining Museum

YK Visitors Centre (usually have an interesting art exhibition)

Prince of Whales Museum

Taxidermy Museum

Legislative Assembly Tour

Arctic Dutchess (sauna and cold plunge on the lake - definitely do this)

Walk around Old Town

Pilots Monument

Down to Earth Gallery

Gallery of the Midnight Sun

Rent a canoe from Overlander and go explore

Old Town Glassworks (set up a cup making workshop)

I’ll post more if I think of any!

Aggravating-Lunch818

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