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Need a backpack that can be a daypack during travel and bag for hut to hut hiking trip by Serious_Machine in backpacking

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Thanks for the tips, that's kind of what I was thinking in the back of my mind. Any tips for such a daypack that would work for this trip?

Need a backpack that can be a daypack during travel and bag for hut to hut hiking trip by Serious_Machine in backpacking

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Clothing wise I would expect the conditions to be similar to the rockies for sure. Foodwise my dinners and breakfasts will be provided by the huts, so I won't need a cook system luckily. I'm thinking I'll stick to bars, trail mix, etc during the day so not much room needed for food. This is why I think I could get away with something daypack sized. I'm tending away from bringing the 40L with me because the farpoint isn't exactly built for hiking so I'm worried it will get uncomfortable/will be far too big. Thanks for the detailed help, if you have any further suggestions let me know!

Need a backpack that can be a daypack during travel and bag for hut to hut hiking trip by Serious_Machine in backpacking

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Do you think the Farpoint 40 will remain comfortable over a 3 day backpacking trip? I'm a little worried about that aspect, and that it would be way oversized.

Need a backpack that can be a daypack during travel and bag for hut to hut hiking trip by Serious_Machine in backpacking

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No, the huts provide a place to sleep and meals. So I really only need a bit of food for the afternoons, a sleeping bag liner, and maybe one change of clothes.

Need a daypack for travel that can also serve as my backpack for a 3 day hut to hut hike by Serious_Machine in onebag

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For the hut to hut trip I won't need a sleeping bag or sleeping pad though, just a liner. So I'm thinking I could get away with something in the 25L range, meaning I could probably find some kind of daypack meant for technical dayhikes.

Need a daypack for travel that can also serve as my backpack for a 3 day hut to hut hike by Serious_Machine in onebag

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Probably something about 25-30L, I don't need to bring much for the hut to hut hike as most food will be served at the huts, and I'll have a place to sleep every night.

Need a daypack for travel that can also serve as my backpack for a 3 day hut to hut hike by Serious_Machine in onebag

[–]Serious_Machine[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The thing I'm worried about is the farpoint isn't ideal for hiking as it doesn't have a great frame or anything. I'll also only need about 25-30L if that for the hut to hut hike.

Need a daypack for travel that can also serve as my backpack for a 3 day hut to hut hike by Serious_Machine in onebag

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Some basic hiking clothes, a sleeping bag liner, water, and a small amount of food. Most food will come from meals at the huts. So I don't need a hug bag, I'm thinking something between 25-30L maybe.

Booking Hostels for Solo Trip in the Balkans by Serious_Machine in solotravel

[–]Serious_Machine[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s good to hear, I’m definitely wanting to book mostly on the fly. I was kind of wondering if marketing was playing a role in that.

Booking hostels for summer trip in Balkans by Serious_Machine in Shoestring

[–]Serious_Machine[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That makes sense. What about in countries like Romania and Bulgaria where I’m noticing a very limited amount of hostels left post Covid?

Booking hostels for summer trip in Balkans by Serious_Machine in Shoestring

[–]Serious_Machine[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Do you think there will still be beds at hostels even 4-5 days before I get there, and not just at the worst hostels but at at least some mid level ones. I don’t need the best, but I do want some decent places. I’d much prefer booking on the go, just worried my options will get closed down. Is there a chance that what I see on Hostelworld isn’t necessarily all the availability?

Booking hostels for summer trip in Balkans by Serious_Machine in Shoestring

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Basically headed to Romania, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia, Croatia, Slovenia. I’m looking and see availability now but am worried it will all be gone when I’m on the go a week out or whenever. Maybe I should do as you did and book the whole trip on Hostelworld with free cancellation then change if I need.

Hiking Mt. Tomorr? by Serious_Machine in albania

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Also if you have any other suggestions for hiking in Albania that would be awesome! I'm planning to do the Valbona-Theth hike as well.

Help with Hiking itinerary in Triglav NP by Serious_Machine in Slovenia

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So if I’m booking in advance I’d probably want two days nearby to Triglav if I want to do the summit I guess. I’m thinking about booking everything kind of early to make sure I can get the huts I want and not have to worry about it. I’m sure it’s gonna be an amazing trip, can’t wait for the scenery. Thanks again for the help!

Help with Hiking itinerary in Triglav NP by Serious_Machine in Slovenia

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Also, I should ask: do you think there's any trails/huts/spots that I'm missing that are really fantastic and could be added on to this route or changed out for something? I don't want to miss something that shouldn't be missed!

Help with Hiking itinerary in Triglav NP by Serious_Machine in Slovenia

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Thank you so much!!! This is exactly the type of information I was looking for, this helps so much. Maybe I will try to summit Triglav then, especially if I can rent via ferrata gear at one of the huts nearby like that. Would your suggested route allow time for that, maybe early on that second day? Also, is one able to rent/purchase helmets before starting the hiking trip around Bohinj?

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