Autre question : connaitriez-vous sur Paris un autre magasin que le Vieux Campeur proposant un grand choix de sacs ?
Sacs à dos Quechua (Décathlon): fiables pour randonnées?
by Ludomero
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Envisageant de m’acheter prochainement un nouveau sac à dos de 60-70l dédié à la rando itinérante je me pose quelques questions concernant les modèles de Quechua (Décathlon) :
_ sont-ils résistants, pas question de voir mon sac partir en morceaux en pleine itinérance (je sais que Quechua n'est pas toujours très fiable) ?
_ le système d’absorption des chocs qu’on y trouve est-il réellement efficace et compense-t-il le surpoids par rapport au modèle de même volume de marque Osprey ? 😐
Autre question : connaitriez-vous sur Paris un autre magasin que le Vieux Campeur proposant un grand choix de sacs ?
Autre question : connaitriez-vous sur Paris un autre magasin que le Vieux Campeur proposant un grand choix de sacs ?
"La seule chose dont on soit sûr, en ce qui concerne l'avenir, c'est qu'il n'est jamais conforme à nos prévisions." (Jean Dutourd)
60/70L pour la rando itinéraire, c'est beaucoup, tu vas te tuer le dos. Par sur 50/60L c'est déjà pas mal du tout !
Pas de soucis pour la résistance des sacs Quechua, j'ai fait notamment ma Transalpine avec un Forclaz 60 Symbium.
Par contre, tu ne peux pas comparer un Quechua à un Osprey. Osprey reste le top du sac à dos, et on ne joue pas dans la même catégorie de prix. Mon Quechua faisait 2.2kg pour un 60L, alors que mon Osprey fait 1.8kg pour 60L avec un meilleur confort (pour porter 18/20 kg) mais il fait le double coté prix...
Pas de soucis pour la résistance des sacs Quechua, j'ai fait notamment ma Transalpine avec un Forclaz 60 Symbium.
Par contre, tu ne peux pas comparer un Quechua à un Osprey. Osprey reste le top du sac à dos, et on ne joue pas dans la même catégorie de prix. Mon Quechua faisait 2.2kg pour un 60L, alors que mon Osprey fait 1.8kg pour 60L avec un meilleur confort (pour porter 18/20 kg) mais il fait le double coté prix...
Quechua est une marque fiable maintenant pour les sacs à dos. Après, si tu veux, tu as beaucoup de boutiques en ligne maintenant :
www.bouticvoyage.com
www.trekeur.com
par exemple.
par exemple.
Je ne suis qu'un voyageur du monde!
Mon blog voyageur du monde:
http://mike.my.tripper-tips.com
"Après, si tu veux, tu as beaucoup de boutiques en ligne maintenant "
Il reste toutefois préférable d'essayer le sac avant de l'acheter. Essayer voulant dire le mettre au dos et voir comment il se comporte sur vous et comment vous vous sentez avec...
Achetez-le sur le net uniquement si vous avez pu en essayer un avant, en vrai!
Michel
Il reste toutefois préférable d'essayer le sac avant de l'acheter. Essayer voulant dire le mettre au dos et voir comment il se comporte sur vous et comment vous vous sentez avec...
Achetez-le sur le net uniquement si vous avez pu en essayer un avant, en vrai!
Michel
hello !
j'ai 2 sacs D4 un de 50l pas lourd et un de 70+10 qui pèse 3 kg mais qui est si bien équilibré et si facile à adapter à mon dos que je le préfère pour partir 12 jours autour du Mont Blanc.
toujours cette polémique stérile sur les marques. Sans doute les sacs et le matériel D4 ne sont pas les meilleurs mais cette marque a permis de démocratiser pas mal les sports dont la randonnée et je pense que je ne reculerais pas à mettre 2 à 3 fois plus cher pour gagner 1 kg si je partais souvent à pleine charge. Il faut aussi réfléchir que si on part 10 jours par an les données ne sont pas les mêmes que si on a la chance de partir 3 mois.
par contre, tout à fait d'accord avec MVBERGEN, il est important de se le caler sur le dos avant d'acheter. Subir son sac 10 heures par jour pendant 10 ou 121 jours c'est un calvaire.
ne pas hésiter à demander au vendeur de le charger ( chez D4 ils ont des sacs de sable ) car à vide et en charge ça peut changer.
Bonnes randonnées
KENAVO Patrick
Autre question : connaitriez-vous sur Paris un autre magasin que le Vieux Campeur proposant un grand choix de sacs ?
Sur le net : http://www.i-trekkings.net/Xdossiers/dossiers.php?val=187_les+boutiques+randonnee+sur+internet
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Je te conseille d'essayer au moins un peu le sac avant d'acheter. Moi les sacs Quechua je les trouve tres inconfortables pour mon dos.
60/70L pour la rando itinéraire, c'est beaucoup, tu vas te tuer le dos. Par sur 50/60L c'est déjà pas mal du tout !
Pas de soucis pour la résistance des sacs Quechua, j'ai fait notamment ma Transalpine avec un Forclaz 60 Symbium.
Par contre, tu ne peux pas comparer un Quechua à un Osprey. Osprey reste le top du sac à dos, et on ne joue pas dans la même catégorie de prix. Mon Quechua faisait 2.2kg pour un 60L, alors que mon Osprey fait 1.8kg pour 60L avec un meilleur confort (pour porter 18/20 kg) mais il fait le double coté prix...
Hum le Forclaz Symbium ne dispose-t-il pas d'un système anti-vibration au niveau des bretelles? Malgré cela tu as préféré le portage de l'Osprey?
Osprey est plus cher mais même si je ne suis pas riche je préfère souffrir un peu plus financièrement que beaucoup physiquement.
Le modèle que je vise à priori chez Décathlon serait celui-ci pour ses facilités de rangement : http://www.decathlon.fr/sacs-a-dos-grand-volume-materiel-forclaz-60-symbium-access-id_MAN_12232_8128953.html 2,36kg et 99,90€
Pour Osprey ce serait à priori celui-ci : http://www.auvieuxcampeur.fr/nos-produits/sac-a-dos/sac-a-dos-mixte-rando-montagne/de-28-a-58-litres/odyssee-43.html 1,78kg pour 158€ Je gagne 600g sur le Quechua,
... voir celui-ci qui pour 10€ (168€) et 100g (1,88kg) de plus offre 10l de supplément.
Si on veut remplir son sac de boîtes de conserves ou de bouquins alors le poids monte vite, mais un duvet ou une polaire ne sont pas forcément bien lourds et peuvent pourtant prendre beaucoup de place, d'où mon hésitation à viser le 70l (et puis je dois me trimballer que je le veuille ou non un gros volume de médicaments, je dois aussi en tenir compte si je pars longtemps).
Concernant la solidité de ces sacs, tant Quechua qu'Osprey pensez-vous qu'ils puissent souffrir un voyage en avion sans dépérir? 🤪
Je compte effectivement et essayer le sac à dos, et l'avoir en main pour voir si ses rangements me conviennent.
P.S. : Merci à Simon pour sa réponse mais aussi merci beaucoup à vous tous qui m'avez apportez des réponses pertinentes.🙂
Pas de soucis pour la résistance des sacs Quechua, j'ai fait notamment ma Transalpine avec un Forclaz 60 Symbium.
Par contre, tu ne peux pas comparer un Quechua à un Osprey. Osprey reste le top du sac à dos, et on ne joue pas dans la même catégorie de prix. Mon Quechua faisait 2.2kg pour un 60L, alors que mon Osprey fait 1.8kg pour 60L avec un meilleur confort (pour porter 18/20 kg) mais il fait le double coté prix...
Hum le Forclaz Symbium ne dispose-t-il pas d'un système anti-vibration au niveau des bretelles? Malgré cela tu as préféré le portage de l'Osprey?
Osprey est plus cher mais même si je ne suis pas riche je préfère souffrir un peu plus financièrement que beaucoup physiquement.
Le modèle que je vise à priori chez Décathlon serait celui-ci pour ses facilités de rangement : http://www.decathlon.fr/sacs-a-dos-grand-volume-materiel-forclaz-60-symbium-access-id_MAN_12232_8128953.html 2,36kg et 99,90€
Pour Osprey ce serait à priori celui-ci : http://www.auvieuxcampeur.fr/nos-produits/sac-a-dos/sac-a-dos-mixte-rando-montagne/de-28-a-58-litres/odyssee-43.html 1,78kg pour 158€ Je gagne 600g sur le Quechua,
... voir celui-ci qui pour 10€ (168€) et 100g (1,88kg) de plus offre 10l de supplément.
Si on veut remplir son sac de boîtes de conserves ou de bouquins alors le poids monte vite, mais un duvet ou une polaire ne sont pas forcément bien lourds et peuvent pourtant prendre beaucoup de place, d'où mon hésitation à viser le 70l (et puis je dois me trimballer que je le veuille ou non un gros volume de médicaments, je dois aussi en tenir compte si je pars longtemps).
Concernant la solidité de ces sacs, tant Quechua qu'Osprey pensez-vous qu'ils puissent souffrir un voyage en avion sans dépérir? 🤪
Je compte effectivement et essayer le sac à dos, et l'avoir en main pour voir si ses rangements me conviennent.
P.S. : Merci à Simon pour sa réponse mais aussi merci beaucoup à vous tous qui m'avez apportez des réponses pertinentes.🙂
"La seule chose dont on soit sûr, en ce qui concerne l'avenir, c'est qu'il n'est jamais conforme à nos prévisions." (Jean Dutourd)
Quechua est une marque fiable maintenant pour les sacs à dos. Après, si tu veux, tu as beaucoup de boutiques en ligne maintenant :
www.bouticvoyage.com
www.trekeur.com
par exemple.
Merci pour ton point de vue concernant la fiabilité des sacs Quechua, celui-ci est conforté par les témoignages de Randophil et Patrick44 et je commence à être rassuré pour l'aspect fiabilité.
Maintenant pourrais-je partir au bout du monde avec? Grande question.🙂
par exemple.
Merci pour ton point de vue concernant la fiabilité des sacs Quechua, celui-ci est conforté par les témoignages de Randophil et Patrick44 et je commence à être rassuré pour l'aspect fiabilité.
Maintenant pourrais-je partir au bout du monde avec? Grande question.🙂
"La seule chose dont on soit sûr, en ce qui concerne l'avenir, c'est qu'il n'est jamais conforme à nos prévisions." (Jean Dutourd)
Mon conseil :
Si c'est pour faire de la rando itinérante, tu peux aller voir du coté de Osprey si un modèle de plaît
Si c'est pour voyage routard (bus, avion..), optes pour un Quechua
Hum tu penserais qu'Osprey privilégierait la légèreté au point que ses sacs seraient moins costauds que les Quechua et pourraient mal se comporter dans un avion? 🤪
Sinon je réalise avoir laissé passer un truc récurrent dans vos propos : vous êtes nombreux à parler du dos. Je ne veux pas martyriser mon dos mais cela fait des années qu'avec mon Deuters de 35l mon dos ne porte plus rien en rando et je ne savais pas que ce problème était toujours à prendre en compte. Questions : _ Est-ce juste la marque Deuters qui permet de décharger intégralement directement le poids du sac sur les hanches sans passer par le dos? _ Le déport intégral du poids directement sur les hanches sans passer par le dos ne serait-il possible que pour les sacs de petite taille? 😐
Je me demande du coup si je ne vais pas revenir à Deuters, ils sont certes plus lourds mais si ceux-ci déchargent intégralement le dos du poids du sac j'y gagnerai en confort et ne m'userai qu'en dessous de la ceinture. Enfin les Deuters sont robustes et sont fort bien agencés. 🙂
Quelqu'un aurait-il une double expérience Osprey et Deuters? (on ne sait jamais 😇)
Hum tu penserais qu'Osprey privilégierait la légèreté au point que ses sacs seraient moins costauds que les Quechua et pourraient mal se comporter dans un avion? 🤪
Sinon je réalise avoir laissé passer un truc récurrent dans vos propos : vous êtes nombreux à parler du dos. Je ne veux pas martyriser mon dos mais cela fait des années qu'avec mon Deuters de 35l mon dos ne porte plus rien en rando et je ne savais pas que ce problème était toujours à prendre en compte. Questions : _ Est-ce juste la marque Deuters qui permet de décharger intégralement directement le poids du sac sur les hanches sans passer par le dos? _ Le déport intégral du poids directement sur les hanches sans passer par le dos ne serait-il possible que pour les sacs de petite taille? 😐
Je me demande du coup si je ne vais pas revenir à Deuters, ils sont certes plus lourds mais si ceux-ci déchargent intégralement le dos du poids du sac j'y gagnerai en confort et ne m'userai qu'en dessous de la ceinture. Enfin les Deuters sont robustes et sont fort bien agencés. 🙂
Quelqu'un aurait-il une double expérience Osprey et Deuters? (on ne sait jamais 😇)
"La seule chose dont on soit sûr, en ce qui concerne l'avenir, c'est qu'il n'est jamais conforme à nos prévisions." (Jean Dutourd)
tu penserais qu'Osprey privilégierait la légèreté au point que ses sacs seraient moins costauds que les Quechua et pourraient mal se comporter dans un avion? 🤪
Non, mais un sac à dos est fait pour être sur ton dos, pas sur celui d'un camion sur un piste dans la brousse. Aussi bien l'un que l'autre, ils vont souffrir. Donc si c'est pour du routard, autant prendre un Quechua.
Pour transporter mon sac en soute d'un avion, j'utilise ceci http://www.decathlon.fr/housse-avion-id_housse%20avion_4382082.html
_ Est-ce juste la marque Deuters qui permet de décharger intégralement directement le poids du sac sur les hanches sans passer par le dos? _ Le déport intégral du poids directement sur les hanches sans passer par le dos ne serait-il possible que pour les sacs de petite taille? 😐
C'est le principe de tout sac à dos, et encore plus ceux à grand volume que petit.
Non, mais un sac à dos est fait pour être sur ton dos, pas sur celui d'un camion sur un piste dans la brousse. Aussi bien l'un que l'autre, ils vont souffrir. Donc si c'est pour du routard, autant prendre un Quechua.
Pour transporter mon sac en soute d'un avion, j'utilise ceci http://www.decathlon.fr/housse-avion-id_housse%20avion_4382082.html
_ Est-ce juste la marque Deuters qui permet de décharger intégralement directement le poids du sac sur les hanches sans passer par le dos? _ Le déport intégral du poids directement sur les hanches sans passer par le dos ne serait-il possible que pour les sacs de petite taille? 😐
C'est le principe de tout sac à dos, et encore plus ceux à grand volume que petit.
Merci pour ton point de vue concernant la fiabilité des sacs Quechua, celui-ci est conforté par les témoignages de Randophil et Patrick44 et je commence à être rassuré pour l'aspect fiabilité.
Maintenant pourrais-je partir au bout du monde avec? Grande question.🙂
Bonjour Je pars 1 an bientôt avec mon vieux sac Quechua 70+10 avec lequel j'ai arpenté quelques sentiers. Il est encore impeccable, certes peut-être un peu lourd, mais ce qu'il risque de subir nécessite une certaine solidité et cette solidité se paye par un peu de poids supplémentaire. (c'est celui de derrière sur l'image, celui de devant étant le 60L de madame)
Et puis, il faut relativiser et ne pas oublier que nous sommes un peu privilégiés à pouvoir se poser toutes ces questions... 😉
Maintenant pourrais-je partir au bout du monde avec? Grande question.🙂
Bonjour Je pars 1 an bientôt avec mon vieux sac Quechua 70+10 avec lequel j'ai arpenté quelques sentiers. Il est encore impeccable, certes peut-être un peu lourd, mais ce qu'il risque de subir nécessite une certaine solidité et cette solidité se paye par un peu de poids supplémentaire. (c'est celui de derrière sur l'image, celui de devant étant le 60L de madame)

Et puis, il faut relativiser et ne pas oublier que nous sommes un peu privilégiés à pouvoir se poser toutes ces questions... 😉

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I’m reposting about the logistics for Samaria Gorge. I’d love to get recent info, especially about whether it’s possible to park my car in Omalos, do the hike, and then catch a bus back to my vehicle. In theory, it’s doable, but when you check the KTEL website, there aren’t any feasible schedules listed. If anyone has recently organized this with reliable, verified details, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks in advance!
I’m reposting about the logistics for Samaria Gorge. I’d love to get recent info, especially about whether it’s possible to park my car in Omalos, do the hike, and then catch a bus back to my vehicle. In theory, it’s doable, but when you check the KTEL website, there aren’t any feasible schedules listed. If anyone has recently organized this with reliable, verified details, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
We’re flying from Montreal to Lyon this August to go hiking in the French Alps. We’ve rented a car and will be staying at campgrounds. We’re planning to do day hikes and want to stay a few days in one spot, do a few hikes, then move on to our next camping spot. Could you share your favorite spots or any recommendations for places to spend a few days with great hikes?
A few details: We arrive in early August and leave in early September. We’re looking for day hikes (or shorter), moderate difficulty, with a cumulative elevation gain of no more than 1000m, and of course, beautiful scenery! We’d prefer not to drive too much—maybe it’s best not to head too far south and deal with unnecessary heat? Along the same lines, if you know of any great campgrounds where we can start our hike directly without needing the car, we’d love to hear your suggestions!
Thanks! :-)
A few details: We arrive in early August and leave in early September. We’re looking for day hikes (or shorter), moderate difficulty, with a cumulative elevation gain of no more than 1000m, and of course, beautiful scenery! We’d prefer not to drive too much—maybe it’s best not to head too far south and deal with unnecessary heat? Along the same lines, if you know of any great campgrounds where we can start our hike directly without needing the car, we’d love to hear your suggestions!
Thanks! :-)
Hi there,
I’m planning to go hiking on this island and would like to know the best time to do it. I visited for a few days in November 2018—not for hiking but just to explore—and the weather wasn’t great, especially in the mountains. So, is a star-shaped itinerary doable if I rent a car and maybe use two different accommodations?
I’m not planning to join an organized group—just traveling with one other person and organizing things ourselves—unless you’d recommend a local agency or guide. Finally, even though I’ll be getting maps, a topo guide, and a GPS, I’d really appreciate your top hiking recommendations. Thanks so much for your tips!
I’m not planning to join an organized group—just traveling with one other person and organizing things ourselves—unless you’d recommend a local agency or guide. Finally, even though I’ll be getting maps, a topo guide, and a GPS, I’d really appreciate your top hiking recommendations. Thanks so much for your tips!
Hi there,
I’m planning to do the Mercantour crossing following the Randoxygène route in mid-July. I’m used to hiking in the mountains, but I sometimes get vertigo, for example on ridges with drops on both sides. I wanted to check if there are any T4 or T3-T4 sections and find out if there are any very exposed passages—and if so, where—so I can plan an alternative route. Can anyone give me some info on this? Thanks!
I’m planning to do the Mercantour crossing following the Randoxygène route in mid-July. I’m used to hiking in the mountains, but I sometimes get vertigo, for example on ridges with drops on both sides. I wanted to check if there are any T4 or T3-T4 sections and find out if there are any very exposed passages—and if so, where—so I can plan an alternative route. Can anyone give me some info on this? Thanks!
hi there,
I’m planning a trip around Cap Corse and the AGRIATES in 2026, from May 8th to 15th (there are still 2 spots left, by the way! Just DM me if you're interested).
I’d love to know which hikes are worth prioritizing in the AGRIATES. We’ll be staying in SALECCIA for two days as our base—what should we focus on from there? A round trip to IGNHU beach? Any other suggestions? For Ostricano, I think it’s too far for a round trip... Thanks for your tips! Have a great day, Anie, Toulouse
I’m planning a trip around Cap Corse and the AGRIATES in 2026, from May 8th to 15th (there are still 2 spots left, by the way! Just DM me if you're interested).
I’d love to know which hikes are worth prioritizing in the AGRIATES. We’ll be staying in SALECCIA for two days as our base—what should we focus on from there? A round trip to IGNHU beach? Any other suggestions? For Ostricano, I think it’s too far for a round trip... Thanks for your tips! Have a great day, Anie, Toulouse
Hi,
I’d like some advice on doing the Camino de Santiago—or part of it—from the Basque Country.
Best,
Hi there,
I’d like to get some info about the GR10 Pyrenees traverse. I need help planning the daily stages and accommodations—my wife isn’t an experienced hiker but walks a lot, so I’d like to schedule shorter walking days and thus a longer overall trip in terms of number of days.
Could anyone give me some help and advice? Best regards,
I’d like to get some info about the GR10 Pyrenees traverse. I need help planning the daily stages and accommodations—my wife isn’t an experienced hiker but walks a lot, so I’d like to schedule shorter walking days and thus a longer overall trip in terms of number of days.
Could anyone give me some help and advice? Best regards,
Hi there, I’m planning the Annapurna Circuit for March 2027 and I’m looking for a local agency with a local guide—preferably French-speaking—to arrange this trek for us. Any suggestions? Thanks
Hello!
We’re spending a few days in Toraja country at the end of May. We’d love to do a day trek—taking our time—on a route that’s stunning in terms of scenery, but not a level 5 in difficulty!
Any suggestions you can share, please?
Thanks in advance
Hi everyone,
I’d like to do the Mare a Mare Sud in May over 4 days. I’ve found quite a few places to stay along the route, but I’m stuck on the start and finish. I’ll be arriving by plane on Sunday evening and would like to start pretty early on Monday morning. Ideally, accommodation right at the trailhead (Alzu di Gallina) would be amazing, but I can’t find anything. Any tips? Also, for the transfer from Figari Airport to Porto Vecchio or Alzu di Gallina? At the end, I’d like to pick up a rental car—any advice on that too?
Thanks in advance!
Caro
I’d like to do the Mare a Mare Sud in May over 4 days. I’ve found quite a few places to stay along the route, but I’m stuck on the start and finish. I’ll be arriving by plane on Sunday evening and would like to start pretty early on Monday morning. Ideally, accommodation right at the trailhead (Alzu di Gallina) would be amazing, but I can’t find anything. Any tips? Also, for the transfer from Figari Airport to Porto Vecchio or Alzu di Gallina? At the end, I’d like to pick up a rental car—any advice on that too?
Thanks in advance!
Caro
I’m traveling solo by plane to Catania in May and plan to hike the northern side of Etna, starting from Linguaglossa where I’ll arrive by bus. After that, I’d love some info on how to get up to Piano Provenzana (shuttles or hitchhiking), since it seems there’s no public transport except in the summer. Can you sleep there in a free or cheap refuge, or camp? And how far up can you go without having to hire a guide? Thanks in advance. Bernard.
Hi everyone,
I’m heading to Morocco in August and we’ll start with a stop in Chefchaouen (we’re driving).
My question: can anyone suggest a 5-to-7-day loop hiking route from Chefchaouen in Talassemtane Park, ideally passing by the God’s Bridge? Or a paper guidebook that covers a few options?
We prefer wild camping and guesthouses.
Thanks in advance
Hi there, for those who’ve been recently—is it possible to find other solo travelers in March on the island to share transport or room costs? It doesn’t seem easy to travel on a budget.
If you have any recommendations for simple lodgings or places with dorms, I’d love to hear them.
For those who’ve done multi-day treks while moving around: do you need to bring your own sleeping bag? I’d love to hear about itineraries you’ve done without a guide, just with a map and GPS.
Thanks, and have a great day!
Hi everyone!
We’re planning a 15-day road trip to Scotland this summer, specifically to explore and hike on Lewis and Harris—places we’ve never been before. We’ve visited other islands on previous road trips in Scotland (we usually go in April for a week). This would be our first time in Scotland in the summer and for 15 days. We’re looking at late August to early September.
I’m currently drafting the itinerary. We’d be crossing from Ullapool and were thinking of spending 3 nights on Harris and 4 nights on Lewis.
Does that sound balanced to you? Is it better to keep the same accommodation on Harris and the same on Lewis to explore the area? I’d love to hear about any past experiences you’ve had on these islands. Thanks!
I’m currently drafting the itinerary. We’d be crossing from Ullapool and were thinking of spending 3 nights on Harris and 4 nights on Lewis.
Does that sound balanced to you? Is it better to keep the same accommodation on Harris and the same on Lewis to explore the area? I’d love to hear about any past experiences you’ve had on these islands. Thanks!
Hi there, I’m trying to leave for 15 days very soon to São Vicente. I’m either looking to join an agency or figure things out on my own to go hiking on one of these islands or both. From what I’ve seen, it’s not easy to organize with local transport, so it gets expensive. Can I use the services of a small local agency? I’m looking for the simplest way to hike for several days. Also, how do you get from São Vicente to São Nicolau? Thanks in advance and have a great day!
Aichatou
Hi there,
I’ve been wanting to do this for several years, and this year’s the one. Next September, I’ll be trekking in Tusheti (Georgia), from Omalo to Shatili. Of course, I won’t be renting a vehicle that’d just sit unused. No problem getting to Pshaveli, but from there to Omalo, it’s a dirt road (still the case?) There must be some form of public transport since there are so many guesthouses, and not all travelers come in a 4x4. If any of you have been to Omalo, could you confirm that these shared transports exist and how often they run?
I’ve been wanting to do this for several years, and this year’s the one. Next September, I’ll be trekking in Tusheti (Georgia), from Omalo to Shatili. Of course, I won’t be renting a vehicle that’d just sit unused. No problem getting to Pshaveli, but from there to Omalo, it’s a dirt road (still the case?) There must be some form of public transport since there are so many guesthouses, and not all travelers come in a 4x4. If any of you have been to Omalo, could you confirm that these shared transports exist and how often they run?
hi
we’re planning a trip to Yellowstone and hoping to do a three-day backcountry hike if we get a permit. if any of you have done this before, could you let me know if it’s possible to find water along the way? And if we can transport it, are we allowed to use a stove?
thanks for any tips!
sandra
we’re planning a trip to Yellowstone and hoping to do a three-day backcountry hike if we get a permit. if any of you have done this before, could you let me know if it’s possible to find water along the way? And if we can transport it, are we allowed to use a stove?
thanks for any tips!
sandra
Hello,
I’ll be in Nepal from March 6th to 29th (we’re flying into Kathmandu via Varanasi and leaving via Delhi).
I’m a bit confused about the regulations requiring a guide.
My wife and I (we’re 63 and 64) aren’t experienced trekkers—we’re more used to walking on terrain with very moderate elevation changes. I’m looking for fairly easy hikes, possibly day trips. Here are my questions: - Does the Poon Hill trek from Pokhara require a guide, or is it better to go through a local agency? (I’ve seen a lot of them offering 4-day packages) - I’d like to do a few multi-day hikes around Jomsom (Kagbeni, Mukitinath, Lupra, Marpha)... Do you need a guide for those, and can you find accommodations easily without booking in advance?
Last question—I’m really hesitant to lug around a sleeping bag or down jacket during our 6 weeks in India. Can you easily find these kinds of items at reasonable prices in Pokhara?
Thanks in advance for any tips you can share! Yann
My wife and I (we’re 63 and 64) aren’t experienced trekkers—we’re more used to walking on terrain with very moderate elevation changes. I’m looking for fairly easy hikes, possibly day trips. Here are my questions: - Does the Poon Hill trek from Pokhara require a guide, or is it better to go through a local agency? (I’ve seen a lot of them offering 4-day packages) - I’d like to do a few multi-day hikes around Jomsom (Kagbeni, Mukitinath, Lupra, Marpha)... Do you need a guide for those, and can you find accommodations easily without booking in advance?
Last question—I’m really hesitant to lug around a sleeping bag or down jacket during our 6 weeks in India. Can you easily find these kinds of items at reasonable prices in Pokhara?
Thanks in advance for any tips you can share! Yann
Hello.
I’m a 56-year-old man who’s done several treks in Nepal and elsewhere. Also passionate about photography. I’m looking for one or more people to form a group for a trek in Nepal. The trek is the Annapurna and Manaslu circuit (24 days), including a stop at Tilicho Lake. I’ve got a great itinerary and the local company seems solid. The price is around $1600. I’ll be in Nepal from April 5 to May 12, 2026, so the trek would need to happen within those dates.
Daniel, Québec, Canada
I’m a 56-year-old man who’s done several treks in Nepal and elsewhere. Also passionate about photography. I’m looking for one or more people to form a group for a trek in Nepal. The trek is the Annapurna and Manaslu circuit (24 days), including a stop at Tilicho Lake. I’ve got a great itinerary and the local company seems solid. The price is around $1600. I’ll be in Nepal from April 5 to May 12, 2026, so the trek would need to happen within those dates.
Daniel, Québec, Canada