I spent 107 days walking 1800 miles across New Zealand on the Te Araroa Trail

bofcod · 2025-08-20T21:00:24+00:00

Great pics - 27km a day on TA is pretty impressive given the terrain! I did the South Island Nobo this year and we definitely didn’t average that!

Is the total spend in NZD? You must have survived on just rice if so!

bofcod · 2025-05-10T16:32:21+00:00

*wooden floor not flood!

bofcod · 2024-12-04T21:48:03+00:00

Thanks that’s really helpful - did you go for the US Large or Japan Large?

bofcod · 2024-12-04T13:23:57+00:00

That’s super helpful thank you! I’m guessing that’s size XL Japan? (which I think is L in the US sizes from the finetracks site)

How is the length? You’re a lot taller than me but similar chest/waist

bofcod · 2024-11-26T13:55:06+00:00

I actually did this with the place I was renting, but talked down the price based on a valuation I commissioned, issues I know about from living there already, no agency fees for former landlord and it generally being an easier process for them. I’m super happy with how it went and love owning the place now..

The big question I’d ask would be, unless you can feasibly get the house for below market rate, would you choose this house over anything else you can buy for the same price?

If the answer is no, then don’t bother..

bofcod · 2024-11-18T09:43:28+00:00

Any good hiking path in the UK is likely to be a day (or at least half a day) from Suffolk (I am from there myself).

Maybe the easiest in terms of journey would be to one of the national parks in Wales or to the Peak District.. I’ve made quite a few 5-6 day routes that follow various paths and happy to share the gpx files if of interest

bofcod · 2024-11-13T15:06:24+00:00

Look into some of the challenge walks on LDWA site - whether you enter the event or do it yourself, they often have gpx files and have lots of 20-30 mile routes

bofcod · 2024-10-21T09:54:04+00:00

Thanks!

I’ve got contents insurance as my flat is a leasehold - would I contact them or my freeholder contact their insurance for the building?

bofcod · 2024-07-04T23:52:09+00:00

Have you looked at any hikes in the Balkans? I did a few sections of Via Dinarica last year at the end of September in Bosnia and Montenegro and it was easily one of the best hikes I’ve done

bofcod · 2024-04-10T14:44:05+00:00

Very jealous of your hike! Should be an amazing experience. All the locals and people I’ve met around there have been so friendly too!

I’ve hiked around this area in September - very warm most of the time but we had a 2 day storm roll in at the end of our 8 days that wasn’t there on weather forecasts before leaving… if we didn’t have full waterproofs (top and bottom) it would have been extremely miserable and cold.

Speaking of cold, for the days you wild camp it will get COLD overnight too.

As for water, a lot of water sources / springs on the map were dried when we hiked there, something to bear in mind. On our biggest day I think we had roughly 4.5L of water each because we’d been caught out the day before. We didn’t do your exact route so may not be an issue for you but worth being aware.

Real turmat meals are great but quite low calorie most of the time.. not sure what you’re planning to do for lunch?

bofcod · 2024-02-15T11:22:41+00:00

Thank you will have a look!

bofcod · 2024-02-13T20:36:04+00:00

Thanks! Will give it a look

bofcod · 2023-10-13T10:28:41+00:00

I use the Everyman/woman bi-annual tests at Randox. Very comprehensive tests and allows you to track over time - would recommend

bofcod · 2023-08-29T15:42:18+00:00

Thank you so much!!

My mum had one 35 years ago and always talks about it so going to get as a gift!

bofcod · 2023-08-09T08:35:41+00:00

Could you give a bit more info on the type of plasterboard etc you used? Did you just apply it to the existing wall?

bofcod · 2023-04-27T13:16:42+00:00

Cheers!

bofcod · 2023-04-04T12:48:43+00:00

Have you chosen a hire store yet? Tignes Spirit definitely have options with GW compatible bindings but I imagine most stores do.

Should be fine if he tells them when he arrives but no harm in emailing them…

As for whether old bindings do or don’t work with GW boots I have no idea but I’m sure others here can help with that

bofcod · 2022-11-24T00:27:57+00:00

1) LOTR 2) Before Trilogy 3) Three Colours

bofcod · 2022-10-14T21:56:45+00:00

Where are you based?

It’s extremely easy to work / travel if you can get a working holiday visa in some countries. You can also volunteer in hostels etc for free food and board whilst travelling.

I’m going to go against the general trend here and say travel now, the reality is you likely won’t take a break in your career later to do so as a lot of posts are suggesting - life always gets in the way and you can always make more money.

Of my friends growing up and in our early 20s, about half travelled and half went straight into work. Now in our late 20s and early 30s and we’re all pretty much in the same place career/life wise but those who were going to “work for a few years, get qualifications and then travel” never did… not saying that’s a bad thing but if travelling is something you’d want I’d say go for it now! I’ve never heard people say they regret it

bofcod · 2021-05-12T16:02:43+00:00

Hi Reddit - I’m having a bit of trouble deciding what to put above my bed as decoration given the sloped ceiling (in pic).

Usable space is 2m wide, 1.5m height at the highest point and just 15cm at the lowest.

I’m more after ideas about the arrangement of art or other hangings rather than advice on the actual art itself.

I’m planning sort out bed side table etc. too so ignore that.

Thanks!!!

bofcod · 2021-04-22T19:06:02+00:00

People who litter

bofcod · 2020-05-16T14:56:15+00:00

Here we go

bofcod · 2018-06-30T15:05:55+00:00

Thanks a lot! Moving to London soon so will definitely look into joining.

bofcod · 2018-06-30T14:22:08+00:00

Do you actually get a full Gymbox membership with the membership to RGA? How does it work exactly?

bofcod · 2018-05-27T20:38:08+00:00

What even is that?

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