Avec la compagne nous partons 6 mois en Asie visiter plusieurs pays :
Vietnam
Cambodge
Laos
Thailande
Malaisie
Singapour
Indonesie
Taiwan
Japon
Nous sommes à la recherche de sac à dos (un pour homme et un pour femme)
Notre problématique, c'est la mobilité, nous dormirons tous les soir dans des dortoirs ou dans des Guest House donc pas besoin de tente par exemple.
Nous voulons pouvoir nous balader avec sans qu'il soit trop encombrant et surtout qu'il rentre en cabine ! Deux objectifs :
Que les compagnies aériennes ne perdent pas nos sacs
Pas de supplément soute
Voici nos pistes de réflexions :
Nous avons pensé d'abord au Dueter Futura 32 et Dueter Futura 30 Laydy mais ils semble un peu petit. Quoi que...
Ensuite nous nous sommes tourné vers les Futura Pro 36 et Futura Pro 34 SL, ma compagne, dit qu'il est peut être un peu trop petit.
Nous avons donc regardé le Futura pro 42 et le Futura Pro 40 SL qui semble bien, pas trop gros (rappelons nous, nous devons être mobile en milieu urbain).
--> En revanche je suis très inquiet sur la partie voyage en cabine, voici ces dimensions : 70 / 34 / 27 (H x W x D) cm. Si on ne le repli pas a fond, pensez-vous que ca passe ?
Si vous avez des avis, des conseils, nous sommes preneur :)
Merci à tous !
Robin
--> En revanche je suis très inquiet sur la partie voyage en cabine, voici ces dimensions : 70 / 34 / 27 (H x W x D) cm. Si on ne le repli pas a fond, pensez-vous que ca passe ?
Salut Robin! Je doute forcément qu'une hauteur de 70 cm passe en cabine. Pour mes escapades sans matos de camping, j'utilise actuellement mon Millet Ubic 40, dont la hauteur ne dépasse pas 53 cm. Jusque là, pas de souci.
Tu as tout à fait raison pour les 70 cm, ce que j'ai oublié de dire dans mon post c'est que l'armature en métal du sac fait 50 cm, donc si on ne le remplit au 3/4 il fait 50cm de haut, 70 c'est quand il est plein (j'ai mesuré l'armature en magasin).
En tout cas ton sac est intéressant pour ce que l'on veut faire, je vais me renseigner d'avantage dessus.
Que les compagnies aériennes ne perdent pas nos sacs
Pas de supplément soute
Les compagnies aériennes limitent très souvent le poids des bagages cabine également. Chez Air Asia, compagnie que vous pourriez utiliser, c'est 7kg. Si tu enlèves le poids du sac, il reste un peu plus de 5 kg pour vos effets personnels. C'est difficilement concevable pour un trip de 6 mois, sauf en rognant sur l'hygiène notamment ...
De plus, l'option pour les bagages en soute ne coûte que quelques euros avec les compagnies d'Asie du Sud Est. Inutile de se prendre la tête pour si peu.
Et concernant la perte de vos sacs, il n'y a pas grand chose à craindre surtout si il s'agit de vols directs.
ma petite experience:
chaque compagnie a ses propres regles, ses propres gabarits de controles, ses propres equipements pour controler (ou pas) l application des regles officielles
en asie du sud est, les seuls aeroports ou j ai eu des controles ont été singapour et hong kong (principalement sur des vols air asia)
si tu as un sac a dos type sac a ordi, tu es plus passe-partout et moins controlé sur le gabarit et le poids qu avec un sac a dos technique. pour la dimension maxi il faut compter plutot 50cm que 70cm, ce qui ecarte aussi la majorite des sacs a dos techniques
si tu as un sac a dos type sac a ordi, tu es plus passe-partout n importe ou, tu attires moins l oeil pour les arnaques a touristes, enfins les sacs a dos ordi sont plus faciles a trouver et moins chers
que les sacs techniques, on les trouve souvent avec un accessoire que j aime bcp: la toile impermeable sur mesure integree dans une petite poche
il est possible de voyager tres leger (certains le poussent a l extreme en voyageant sans sac), benefique tous les jours, surtout dans les conditions ou tu sembles souhaiter voyager
j ai voyage pendant 5 ans alors que je bossais 6 mois par an, je prenais un bagage soute sur mon AR principal, je laissais mon bagage soute dans la consigne d un hotel la majeure partie du temps: c'est negotiable voire gratuit suivant les hotels, assez courrant a bangkok par exemple, qui est une bonne solution pour rayonner sur tes destinations avec des low costs et en particulier avec air asia. Si tu reviens plusieurs fois dans le meme hotel (reserve et prepaye) c est tres facile a negocier, evidement c est plus sur dans des hotels pas trop ras les paquerettes
ca permet de stocker les vetements de froid, lourds, volumineux et inutiles dans la plupart des pays que tu vises (mais pas tous) et ca permet d apporter des cadeaux, et de repartir avec des cadeaux et des souvenirs
pdt mon voyage je me contentais d un bagage cabine, qui contenait toujours au moins 2 kilos d ordi+connectique, mais 2 a 4 changes de fringues et tout mon necessaire d hygiene
avoir juste un sac a dos de 7kg, ca veut dire que tu peux te balader eventuelement tte la journee avec, que tu peux aussi facilement le stocker dans une consigne d hotel, que tu peux facile;ent le trimbaler sur une moto, sauter dans un taxi, un transport en commun...
mon autre bagage prefere pour voyager leger: la valise cabine a roulette au format cabine. a peine moins versatile que le sac a dos (au point que j ai laisse tomber le sac a dos sans que le sacrifice ne me pese trop). 7kg c est pas hyper lourd, mais ca l est encore moins lorsqu ils sont portes par des roulettes.
je suis pssé par le sac a dos a roulette, version batarde:moins confortable a porter qu un sac a dos, plus lourd et moins optimise sur les volumes qu une valise, moins solide, moins fiable et bcp plus cher
je finis en disant que sur la plupart des compagnies long courrier, et meme sur quelques low cost pas trop tatillons, une valise cabine plus un sac a dos ordi ca passe, parfois a condition (controlee) qu il y ait effectivement un ordi dans le sac a dos ordi
bon voyage
PS: je trouve ton programme TRES ambitieux: pour thailande, laos et vietnam pays tout en longueurs, compte 3 semaines mini ou compte sur l avion pour eviter de passer ton temps dans les transports pareil pour l indonesie a cause des nombreuses iles qui composent l archipel, et n oublie pas que chaque transfert (avion bus ou train) te grille presque une journee (voire plus) a chaque fois, ceux qui oublient ou qui ont la flemme de compter ça finissent par faire la moitie de leur voyage le cul sur un siege
taiwan, japon et dans une moindre mesure singapour detonnent par rapport au reste de ton voyage, meme en y restant tres peu de temps, ils risque d engloutir une tres grosse partie de ton budget
Un grand merci pour ton retour d'expérience sur les sacs.
Pour voyager, je pense que l'on va partir sur un sac discret après les différentes interventions sur ce post. Sans doute deux 0sprey Farpoint 40 qui passent partout et en cabine.
Effectivement nous allons faire certaines coupes dans quelques pays par exemple pour l'Indonésie nous partons en avion de Singapour pour aller à Yogyakarta sur l'ile de Java puis direction Bali après avoir vu le mont Bromo et Ijen. En tout on va y rester 2,5 semaines. Ensuite on reprend l'avion direction Ho Chi Minh
Nous sommes en train de faire le planning qui évolue pas mal, il est pas impossible que l'on supprime quelques pays, ça déjà été le cas pour la Corée du Sud et la Chine :)
Un bagage à roulettes pour un voyage typé routard en Asie? Mais c'est la crise de nerf assurée! 😏 Même dans certaines villes d'Europe, il y a de quoi devenir cinglé. 🤪
L'argument de la discrétion me fait un peu sourire aussi. Tu penses vraiment passer inaperçu au Cambodge, en Indonésie ou encore au Japon? Je peux comprendre qu'on évite d'utiliser un sac "photo" qui trahirait son (coûteux) contenu, mais pour le reste, même fluo... 😛
Moi, je le trouve bien, votre programme! Il ne faut simplement pas prétendre à l'exhaustivité. Singapour et Taïwan sont de petite taille et vous avez donc plus de trois semaines en moyenne pour chacun des autres pays. Pas si mal. 🙂
Pour information nous avons choisi pour notre périple en Asie :
Le Deuter Transit 40 qui correspond parfaitement à notre besoin. Il est génial !
Le Deuter Speed Lite 16 (2018) pour les rando à la journée (sinon, on le range dans le Transit)
A voir à l'usage mais nous sommes content de notre configuration.
A bientôt sur le forum
Robin
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Hi everyone,
I’m looking for addresses for guesthouses or, even better, houseboats or rafting houses on the River Kwai, between Kanchanaburi and Sangkhlaburi, to spend a few weeks contemplating this beautiful river.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Premaria
Hi there,
we’re currently in Mai Chau and tomorrow we’re hitting the road back to Hanoi to head up toward Bac Ha and Sapa.
We haven’t really had a set plan since we arrived—we’ve already done the Halong Bay on land and by sea.
I’ve got 2 free days before heading to Bac Ha and Sapa.
Any tips?
Thanks, and looking forward to hearing from you.
Hi fellow travelers,
First trip to Vietnam.
We’ll be arriving in Ho Chi Minh City during Tet.
Is it complicated to find accommodation and get around during this period?
Any tips would be welcome.
Thanks for your replies.
Silly question—backpack or hard-shell suitcase for the Sepilok, Kinabatangan, Tioman, KL trip?
I’m struggling to fit all my son’s and my stuff into the 70L backpack... and I’m thinking a suitcase would be easier, but I’m not sure if it’ll work for getting around.
Hi there,
I didn’t plan to return to Thailand this year, but my health conditions mean it’ll be the best place for me to stay between two trips to India. The tourism setup there is so well-organized that it’s the most "comfortable" country for a short visit. Thailand feels too sanitized for my taste, and there’s too much religion, Buddha, and the King, but it’s still the best option given how my health has been evolving. I’d considered two weeks in ThaTon for hiking, but I got too sick from the burn-offs during my trips to the mountains around Chiang Rai. So I’m not sure where to go this year. Definitely not the sea, touristy spots, or the mountains with burn-offs...
Hello.
In 1996, we crossed Vietnam from Saigon to Hanoi by motorbike—Minsk bikes we bought in Saigon. I haven’t been back since, and it seems like a lot has changed.
- We’re heading to the south (well, the north and center) with the family in July-August (3 people).
- Is the road network more developed now? Back then, there was only National Route 1 from south to north. I’m thinking of renting a car this time (no motorbike with the family—though in ’96, they had a Jawa sidecar for sale, and we hesitated… maybe it’s for the best).
- Is Halong Bay really something to avoid because of overtourism? Even back then, it was pretty crowded. Is there a less touristy alternative?
- We’ll be traveling from Hanoi down to Danang (the only city we didn’t stop in back in ’96). Even though it’s a bit overhyped in a Chinese-tourist kind of way (from what I’ve read), we’re only going for the beach—pure relaxation for 7 days. The beaches are stunning, and I know the South China Sea is warm like coffee.
- Then, we’ll visit Hoi An, where I stopped in ’96. It was already popular with backpackers back then, but no glowing boats or all the touristy fuss!
- After that, Hue, where I have great memories—it’s a beautiful city.
- And also the nature around Ninh Binh, followed by 2-3 days in Hanoi.
That’s the plan. I’d love to hear any tips to avoid mass tourism, and if anyone’s done this before:
- Is it possible to rent a car in Danang and drop it off in Hanoi?
Hey everyone,
I’m over in East Borneo in mid-July.
I’m struggling to wrap up the end of my itinerary, even though it’s pretty straightforward (long but simple).
Last year, we did Malaysia (KL and the mainland + around Kuching).
Day 1 – Arrive in Kota Kinabalu early, stroll around town and hit the must-sees.
Day 2 – Excursion to Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, snorkeling at 3 islands.
Day 3 – Hike around Mount Kinabalu without summiting (450 per person, no way).
Day 4 – Poring Hot Springs + evening flight to Sandakan.
Day 5-6-7 – Kinabatangan River (still looking for the right guide).
Day 8 – Sepilok for the orangutans, the Sun Bear Centre, and Rainforest Discovery Centre.
Day 9 – Selingan, turtle island.
Day 10 – Head to Semporna.
Day 11-12-13-14 – Sipadan, Mabul, Kapalai.
Day 15 – Bohey Dulang.
Day 16 to Day 25: I’M STUCK.
I looked into Danum Valley, but for 3 days/2 nights, they’re quoting 650 € per person—come on, that’s ridiculous.
I checked out a detour into Indonesia (still East Borneo), but I’m having trouble deciding what would be amazing.
I read about Sangalaki + Kakaban (2 islands, 1 base) / Mahakam Delta - Kutai (orangutans and river) / Sungai Boh (Dayak Kayan) – jungle & culture.
But honestly, I’m struggling to finalize this itinerary.
If we venture that way, we’d head back to KK from Balikpapan.
For a 4-month stay in Egypt, I had ENORMOUS problems. The regulations are very bureaucratic and extremely nitpicky there. For a 4-month stay in the Philippines, I was wondering if the procedures are just as complicated? I’m bringing my cell phone with an eSIM. Should I choose a plan from Canada for use in the Philippines, or should I get a plan only once I arrive? After 30 days, do I renew with the Canadian provider I chose before leaving, or do I switch to a local company? Do I need to register my phone with the authorities in the Philippines? (That was the case in Egypt.) For the 3rd and 4th months, will it be just as simple—renewing with a Canadian or local provider—or should I expect problems?
Hello,
I’ll be in Malaysia with my wife, mainly in Langkawi and Penang for Christmas and New Year’s at the end of 2026.
If you’ve had the experience—and since I’ve read (though it’s not very clear) that these two islands get quite crowded during this period—would you recommend booking accommodation well in advance, or is it easy to find something on the spot?
Hotels or Airbnb?
Do you have any great tips for accommodation or any practical info to share?
We’ll be staying 5 to 7 days on each island.
Thanks in advance for your replies
Hi there. To make the most of Lake Toba, is it better to find accommodation on the lake’s shores (which one?) or on Samosir Island? Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
We’re heading to Vietnam as a family on July 8th for a little over 3 weeks (north and center). We’ve only booked the first 3 nights in Hanoi, and nothing else after that. We like to decide things on the spot and go with the flow, without rushing everywhere. But I’m still a bit unsure: when heading down to the center (Hue), is it better to book the overnight trains in advance? We don’t want to take any flights while we’re there—just use the overnight train for the long trips. But I’m worried we won’t get seats if we buy the tickets on the spot, say, 2 days before. What do the experts here think? And which website can we use to book the tickets? Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hi everyone!
I’m heading back to Thailand in July 2026 with a stopover in Cambodia to visit the Angkor site.
After Angkor, I’ve booked a stay on Ko Chang island. Does anyone know if there are direct transport options from Cambodia to Ko Chang without having to go back through Bangkok? That would be amazing!!
I think there are, but I’d need more details!!
I went to Thailand in February 2025 and don’t remember having to apply for a visa—is that still the case now? And for Cambodia too?
Thanks so much!!!
Laurence from Bayonne
I’d love to get some feedback on our itinerary—it’s probably pretty basic! This is our second trip to Asia and our first to Indonesia. We have three kids aged 20, 18, and 12. We land in Jakarta at 4 PM, spend 3 nights/2 days there, then take the train to Yogyakarta for 3 nights/2 days, followed by the train to Surabaya for 2 nights/1 day, then the train to Bromo for 1 day/1 night, a private driver to Ijen for 2 nights/2 days, then on to Bali (Ubud) for 4 nights/3 days, followed by Gili Air for 3 nights/2 days, Senggigi (Lombok) for 2 nights, and finally 5 nights in Kuta. I’m considering cutting the 2 nights in Senggigi to just keep Kuta and extend it to 7 nights. In Lombok, I’m not sure how to get around since I’m not comfortable with scooters... Your thoughts on all of this, and any advice, are more than welcome—don’t hesitate!
For those wondering why cities like Jakarta and Surabaya: we don’t often get the chance to visit big Asian cities, so we wanted to include that discovery in our trip. The trains between Jakarta and Yogyakarta, Surabaya and Probolinggo are booked. The return flight from Lombok to Jakarta is also set. Accommodations are booked but flexible (same for the trains).
Hi,
After our trip to China, we want to spend a week in the Philippines for some beach time and snorkeling.
We're looking for the best spot to settle in—nice beaches, great marine life, and short transfer times.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai?
Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai.
My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Hello,
While traveling in Thailand, I’m looking for a Buddhist kumlai reed bracelet.
Does anyone know where I can find one?
In Bangkok, I visited a few temples but didn’t see any in the nearby shops.
If you have any ideas, I’d love to hear them! Have a great day! :-)
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok:
No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna:
From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄).
Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM.
Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau:
Found this via AI—is it legit?
No online booking, as far as I can tell.
Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly????
And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Hi there,
we’ll be in Mai Chau in June and we’re thinking of heading to Sapa, but first spending a few days in Bac Ha to do some hiking and explore the area.
Is this a good idea for those who’ve been there?
How do you get there?
Thanks for your feedback.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi everyone. As I’m planning my trip for next winter, I’m looking for hotel suggestions in Camotes, Bantayan, Malapascua, Bohol, and Siquijor. The ones I had in mind seem to be fully booked (unless it’s too early?). For those familiar with the area, is it easy to find accommodations on the spot in January/February? I’m specifically looking for hotels with a pool, beachfront, air conditioning, and easy scooter rental nearby. Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
I’m planning an itinerary and would love some feedback on whether it’s doable and if the number of days per destination is enough—or too much. I was also debating whether to add an extra night on an island or spend an extra night in Kampot to visit Kep or Battambang.
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning
March 24: Phnom Penh
March 25: Phnom Penh
March 26: Depart for Kampot
March 27: Kampot
March 28: Depart for Battambang
March 29: Battambang
March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap
March 31: Siem Reap
April 1: Siem Reap
April 2: Siem Reap
April 3: Siem Reap
April 4: Siem Reap
April 5: Departure
Hi there,
Yesterday in the Thailand section, 100% of the new threads were just about beach destinations 😕...
So here’s the counterattack in the form of this photo thread, dedicated solely to the countryside: the locals, their livestock, fields, farms, rice paddies, small rivers, and agricultural machinery. If you’ve got any pictures that fit these categories, feel free to add them!
Comments welcome.
For each photo, I’ll (or you can) indicate the area where it was taken.
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta.
21/09: Borobudur
22/09: Prambanan
23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang)
24/09: Bromo
25/09: Kawa Ijen
26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran
27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran
28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk
29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk
30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk
01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud
02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud
03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud
04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo
05/10: Komodo cruise
06/10: Komodo cruise
07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo.
08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar
09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore
10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Hi everyone,
My girlfriend and I booked our tickets with Saudia Airlines for a trip to Thailand this summer, from July 5th to August 3rd. Given the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, we’re keeping a close eye on the news.
I was wondering if anyone here is in the same situation as us?
• Have you heard anything about possible mass cancellations or if the airline is still maintaining its routes to Asia?
• Are there any travelers who’ve recently returned who could tell us if air corridors have been changed (longer flight times)?
The idea is to know what to expect so we can prepare as best as possible. Thanks for your replies! !
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing
July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao
August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide
August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena
August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands
August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts)
August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk
August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar
August 17: Rammang Rammang
August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Hi everyone,
I’m currently working on a 30-day itinerary for May/June 2027.
10 days in eastern Java (Malang, Bromo, waterfalls, Meru Beriti Park, Banyuwangi, and Ijen), a short transit in Ubud for a few days, then Flores before heading back to Jakarta.
We’ll spend 15 days in Flores (the classic route: Moni, Bajawa, Riung, Ruteng, ending in Labuan Bajo).
I’d love some firsthand feedback on flights to Maumere or Ende from Bali Denpasar. I know there are no direct routes and that you have to connect through Labuan Bajo or Timor (I think), which isn’t an issue in itself.
But I’ve read here and there that flights to these destinations can be delayed—or worse, canceled—and that it’s better to fly in and out of Labuan Bajo, which isn’t exactly ideal...
Thanks for any tips or experiences you can share!
