Je suis en train de penser à l'équipement pour mon tour du monde et puisque c'est mon premier je me pose certaines questions. Désolé par avance des questions "naives"
DONNEES
TDM de 2/3 ans
Lieu: Mexique 8 mois puis descente am centrale puis du sud
Type de lieu: villes mais aussi beaucoup de treks sur volcans/montagne, trek rando nature (en autonomie si possible), altitude, ...etc..=grande diversité je crois de lieux, de climats et de saisons...
QUESTIONS
D'apres mes infos, quel que sera mon choix de tente, sac de couchage etc...j'accepte le fait que j'ai a le changer au bout de 1 an ou 2 ans si il est trop usé ou plus adapaté.
1. La tente
Je souhaite pouvoir domrir en autonomie c'est a dire souvent hors d'un hotel dans le cadre de marches, randos etc...je me demande néanmoins si peut etre je pourrai acheter la tente apres le MEXIQUE et m'en passer au mexique: j'ai lu les guides mais j'aimerais savori si d'apres vous j'en ai vraiment besoin .La température semble clémente en gle, meme la nuit... et pas besoin de protection contre les moustiks (palu) dans 90% du mexique (peut etre au sud vers yucatan).
2. Tapis de sol
En GENERAL, quand on a une tente, a-t-on quand meme besoin du matelas autogonflant/tapis de sol afin de mettre une couche isolatrice du sol
PLUS PRECISEMENT:au mexique, les températures n'étant pas extreme, pourrait on s'en passer ?
3. Sac de couchage ou juste sac a viande?
SI j'ai une tente, au Mexique en a t-on vraiment besoin d'un sac de couchage (mon choix pr linstant s'est porté sur sur le Hiker Millet a 149 euro de chez Ancien Campeur (pour pas citer de magasin) en duvet et en température 0/-1.
Mais le mexique justifie il vaiment un sac de couchage ou juste un sac a viande plus tente suffirait?
4. Par contre, pourrai-je trouver ensuite sur place pr lamerique centrale et ses points assez hauts du bon matériel si je ne l'achete pas en France?
Salut, Je fais un tour du monde de 3ans et j'ai commencé il y a presque 2mois, je ne suis pas le plus qualifié pour donner des conseils mais je t'ai mis ma liste (complète désolé) de mon équipement réactualisé (c'est sur le terrain que l'on voit ce qui est utile ou pas!!!), bon je suis à 19kilos (j'ai commencé à 22) c'est mieux!!!
Bon, pour l'équipement, moi je pense que le meilleur matos (léger, chaud, peu encombrant) c'est mieux de l'acheter en France, mais plus cher (par ex: j'ai passé 47 jours au USA, je pensais finir de m'équiper la bas, et profiter du dollars faible face à l'euro, et bien, ça pas été facile!!!) alors en l'Amérique centrale et du sud!!! Enfin, je pense, peut être que d'autres savent ou trouver un bon équipement pas trop cher!!!
Il faut toujours craindre le froid!!! Prend sac de couchage + sac à viande, et tapis de sol (j'ai fais un peu de camping sans, c'est très dur et très froid), surtout si tu va en altitude!!!!
Voila, en fait je cherchais des infos sur le Mexique (je suis arrivé hier), mais j'espère que ma réponse te sera utile!!! Bonne préparation, et bonne route, si tu souhaites d'autres infos tu peux toujours allez sur mon site...
Equipement
Contenants : Poids :
Grand Sac à Dos 2, 5 Kg Etiquette Nom + N° d’Urgence
Sac de Couchage 0, 6 Kg
Sac en soie 0, 2 Kg
Moustiquaire 0, 3 Kg
Briquet de Survie
Serviette 0, 1 Kg
Sous Pull Polaire 0, 4 Kg
Maillot de Bains 0, 1 Kg
3Tee-shirts Courts 0, 2 Kg
2 Tee-shirts Longs 0, 3 Kg
Echarpe 0, 1 Kg
4 Boxers 0, 2 Kg
4 Paires de Chaussettes 0, 2 Kg
3 Pantalons en toile 1, 1 Kg
Pantalon de Kung-fu 0, 2 Kg
Chaussures de Montagne 0, 9 Kg
Chaussures de Douche/Plage 0, 5 Kg
Lentilles (Pour 3 Mois) 0, 2 Kg
Boîtier de Protection
Paire de lunettes à ma vue 0, 2 Kg
Boîtier de Protection
Paire de lunette de Soleil 0, 2 Kg
Cordelette anti-perte
Boîtier de Protection
Paire de lunette de Soleil à ma Vue 0, 2 Kg
Trousse de Toilette
Sac Plastique
Petite Brosse 0, 1 Kg
Savon de Marseille 0, 1 Kg
Brosse à Dent
Dentifrice
Rasoir 0, 1 Kg
Lames 0, 1 Kg
Gel Rasage 0, 2 Kg
Gel Cheveux
Gel Douche (échantillons hôtel)
Crème Peau (échantillons hôtel)
Huile Anti-moustique (100ml) 0, 1 Kg
Ravinsara 0, 1 Kg
Gel Antibacterien 0, 1 Kg
Grand Sac Etanche 0, 2 Kg
Cadenas
Petit Sac Etanche
Trousse de Secours 1, 5 Kg
Liste Explicative des Médicaments
Liste Explicative des Huiles Essentielles
Liste des Premiers Secours
Anti-Inflammatoire : Celestamine/ 30Cs
Antibiotique : Rovamycine 3MUI/ 16Cs
Anti-Diarrhée : Imodium 2mg/ 20Cs
Anti-paludisme : Malarone/ 12Cs
Anti-Douleur et Fièvre : Spifen 400mg/ 20Cs
Petites Compresse de Gaze
Grandes Compresse de Gaze
Petit Miroir
Purification de l’eau : Hydroclonazone
Collioure : Chibro Col 5ml
Huile Végétale de Millepertuis
Compresse pour Ampoules
2 Epingles de Sécurités
Petits Pansements
Grands Pansements
Bandes Expansives
Petits Ciseaux
Lime à Ongle
Anti-coup de Soleil : Posthelios La roche-Posay
Crème pour les lèvres : Stick Avène 3g
Pince à Epiler
Sparadrap
Préservatifs
Petite Cuillère
Couteau/Tire Bouchon
Petite Fiole Vide
Hélichryse (italienne)
Ciste
Cannelle (écorce)
Estragon
Eucalyptus (globulus)
Anti-insectes
Girofle Clous
Ravensare
Citron
Thym Blanc
Menthe Poivrée
Lavande (fine)
Petit Sac à Dos 1, 1 Kg
Etiquette Nom + N° d’Urgence
Petite Lampe Solaire
Petit Carnet Adresse + N° de Secours
Petite Pochette Plastique + Cartes de Visites
Crayon de Papier
3 Feutres
Stabilo
Post It
Dictionnaire Anglais
Dictionnaire Espagnol
Guide sur le Pays en Cours
Carnet de Voyage
Petit Paquet de Mouchoir
Pochette pour Document
Information sur les Pays en Cours
Sites à Visiter
Carte du Pays
Carte Routière (si besoin)
Factures Pour le Carnet de Libre Circulation
Grand Portefeuille
Carnet de Vaccination
Permis de Conduire National
Permis de Conduire International
Carnet de Libre Circulation
Carte Vitale
Carte d’Identité
Carte Mutuelle
Photos Identité
Billets d’Avion
Médailles
Photos Maman et Papa
Cartes de Visites
Pochette Ceinture Etanche (Sur Moi)
Passeport
Carte Bleu Visa Premier
Copie des N° et Divers Infos
Pochette Pantalon Etanche (Sur Moi)
Photocopie Passeport
Carte Bleu MasterCard
Petit Porte Monnaie (Sur Moi)
Montre (Réveil/Boussole/Altimètre) (Sur Moi)
Pochette Ordinateur 2 Kg
Ultra Portable Sony Vaio G11XN
Prise Secteur Pour Ultra Portable Pochette Ipod
Connectique Ipod / Ultra Portable
Casque Basses
Bi Prise Casque
Pochette Pour Recharge
Recharge Ipod sur 100 Heures
Connectique Ipod
Prise Jack/Jack Pour Connections Externes
Prise Secteur Pour Recharge
Prise Secteur Pour l’Appareil Photo
Adaptateur Multiprise
Boîtier de Protection 0, 4 Kg
Appareil Photo Panasonic DMC-LX2
2 cartes mémoires de 2 go
1 Batterie de secours
Lecteur MP3 Ipod Nano 8go 0, 2 Kg
Brassard/Protection
Casque Pure
En Plus:
Doudoune Anti Froid 0, 5 Kg Veste de Pluie 0, 3 Kg
Pantalon de Pluie 0, 2 Kg
2 Tee-shirts Courts 0, 2 Kg
Tee-shirts Long 0, 2 Kg
Stylo pour les DVD
Pochette Pratique
Casquette
Gants
Chaussure de Randonnée 0, 9 Kg
Pantalon de Montagne 0, 4 Kg
En Moins:
3 Tee-shirts Courts 0, 2 Kg
Tee-shirts Long 0, 2 Kg
Chemise Courte 0, 1 Kg
Chemise Longue 0, 2 Kg
Chaussure de Ville 0, 9 Kg
Chaussure de Montagne 2, 1 Kg
Pantalon 0, 3 Kg
Agenda de l’Année
Boussole (Règle)
2 Feutres
2 Stabilos
Anti-Douleur
Synergie Respiratoire
Epinette Noire
Sarriette (paracymene)
Basilic (tropical)
Grande Pochette Plastique + Cartes de Visites
Boite de Crayons de Couleur
Carnet de Dessin
Guide G’Palémo
Petite Radio à Dynamo
Crème Peau 0, 1 Kg
Gel Douche 0, 2 Kg
Apres Rasage 0, 1 Kg
Perdu:
Cadenas à Câble 0, 1 Kg
Clef Usb
Donné :
Guide Tour du Monde
Lampe Frontale à Dynamo
Nous devons etre le changement que nous voulons pour le monde. Mahatma GANDHI
La rando/camping au Mexique, je ne connais pas, mais si tu vas par la suite en Amerique du Sud faire de la rando dans les Andes, tu vas y avoir besoin de tout le materiel pour de la haute montagne et un froid intense.
Au Chili et en Argentine, il y a de bons magasins de mointagne, mais Amerique Centrale/Perou/Equateur, a ma connaissance, c'est assez limité (et plus cher qu'en France; personnellement je n'y ai jamais rien achete, donc peut-etre d'autres peuvent repondre la dessus avec plus d'exactitude).
Tu peux aussi tout acheter en France, et le mettre en consigne quelque part au Mexique pendant tes premiers mois.
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 how can I get internet when I arrive at Haneda? I mean in areas without free wifi. Is it more interesting to buy a SIM card? If so, at the airport? thanks for your help
We're planning to go at the end of November/beginning of December to visit (with a rental car) and hike on La Palma and El Hierro for 15 full days, including 1 day for inter-island ferry transfers. What’s the best split between the two islands—8 days on La Palma and 6 on El Hierro, or even more time for La Palma? Should we have one or two home bases on La Palma? Thanks for your tips!
Annie
Hi there,
I’m planning to cross the Gourgs Blancs Pass at the end of the month, from La Soula Refuge to Portillon Refuge. On this section near the pass, I don’t have any trail marked on my IGN map. Is the path well signposted, or should I use a compass?
Also, beyond the physical effort, are there any technical, exposed, or vertigo-inducing sections on this part?
Since I’m finding very little info, I’m being thorough with my questions.
I'm developing a free and open-source web app for planning walking and cycling trips (and even car trips). You can create a route by clicking directly on the map to add waypoints, and it can consist of multiple stages. The app provides tools to edit the stages and the overall route, and to display useful information (distances, altitudes, and elevation changes). A relief profile can be shown as a graph for a specific stage or the entire route.
Once the route is ready, it can be exported as a GPX file, which can then be used with a GPS or a mobile navigation app.
The app is built in JavaScript and runs entirely in the web browser. It uses the Leaflet library and several OpenStreetMap-based services. Initially developed for my personal needs (I enjoy hiking and cycle touring), I’d be happy to share it with anyone who might find it useful. It’s free to use, doesn’t require an account, and the source code is available.
hi there
I’m heading to Uzbekistan for three weeks from mid-September to mid-October 2026—a country I haven’t visited yet.
I’d love to do a few multi-day hikes in the mountains without going through a tour operator or hiring a guide. Has anyone here done this?
It doesn’t have to be all trekking; day hikes are great too.
I’m open to any tips!
Also, I see there are lots of train options if you book well in advance—does that only apply to the "fast" trains? Are there buses as well?
Hello,
In mid-November, we’ll be in Mindelo and Santo Antão.
We’ve booked transportation with Kapverden Tours.
One trip is from Porto Novo to Ponta do Sol, including the hike from Corda to Coculi.
What’s the trail like?
Then we’ll be staying in Ponta do Sol,
Here’s what we’re planning:
A hike to Fontainhas—what’s the best direction, considering we’re not great with climbs? No problem with flat terrain or descents.
Take an aluguer to Ribeira Grande and continue along the coastal road.
With the agency:
An excursion to Cruzinha with a short walk.
Return to Porto Novo via the path from Cova to… I’m not sure where yet, to pick up the car for Porto Novo, since we’ll be taking the ferry that evening.
We’ll have a guide for this hike.
We’d love to spend a day in Tarrafal, but getting back requires a boat or taxi, and it’s really expensive!
We’re a couple, 78 and 76 years old.
What do you think of this itinerary?
Not very well known: Hokkaido Island has national parks that rival those in North America. Hiking there is free (even many mountain huts) and requires no formalities. These treks are described in the LP *Hiking in Japan* guide—you can just buy the Hokkaido PDF. It’s way better than Mount Fuji. Of course, everything depends on the weather, which is very unstable in the Japanese mountains (frequent strong winds). The trails are often obstacle courses.
The Daisetsu Zan traverse is a stunning hike through volcanic terrain with a remote section in the middle that requires at least one night of camping (there are basic huts for the rest, which is popular with Japanese hikers): 4 to 6 days.
The Shiretoko traverse takes 2 days with views including an island in Russia, but the ridge is brown bear territory—there are even more here than in Denali National Park in Alaska (brown bears and grizzlies are the same). I ran into 7 in just 6 hours of hiking!
Hi everyone,
I’m leaving on Monday, August 3rd for my very first long-distance trek: the GR223 from Coutances to Mont Saint-Michel, over 6-7 days (~11-14 miles/day), solo.
I’m looking for tips from people who know this section well (Coutances → Regnéville-sur-Mer → Hauteville-sur-Mer → Bréhal → Granville → Genêts → bay crossing):
Budget-friendly accommodations: I’m struggling to find affordable stopover lodgings (a lot of what I find online are expensive vacation rentals, not really suited for a solo hiker). If you have any great spots (hostels, hiker-friendly B&Bs, nice campgrounds), I’d love to hear them!
Bay crossing: Any feedback on guides/providers leaving from Genêts for the final crossing?
General tips for a first long-distance trek: What you wish you’d known before your first time, pitfalls to avoid, etc.
Hi,
We’re planning to do the 4-day trek from Mestia to Ushguli without an agency. The descriptions mention that there are accommodations at each stop, but we can’t find any details about them. Has anyone got info or feedback on this route?
New to this forum, I’m planning a pretty big project for 2028.
I’m heading to Nepal to do a trek from Kathmandu all the way to Everest Base Camp (a cool 5,300 m 😄).
This trek is a bit special because even though I’ll be part of a group, I’m going solo (so far, no problem—I’m used to it). But it’s my first real trek, and it’s also a humanitarian one: once I reach base camp, I’ll stay an extra week to help clean up the waste left by tens of thousands of climbers! Since I’m originally from South America, from two countries that share the Andes, I have a deep respect for mountains—they fascinate me. So Everest… it’s kind of the trip of a lifetime!
So, a little question for those who’ve done treks to Everest before… any tips for good mental preparation (I’m already working on the physical side)?
We're planning to trek in Peru and Bolivia and would love to find some local agencies.
If you know any, could you share details on prices and, of course, the names of the agencies?
Which trek would you recommend?
Elocine
I'm heading out on a fully self-sufficient trek in Morocco (10 days) from Imilchil to Aghbalou.
Can I find screw-on gas canisters (Coleman, Primus) in Marrakech (any addresses?) or in villages between Imilchil and Aghbalou?
If not, are Butagaz canisters for camping gas (small 230g size) available?
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hello, I’d like to embark on a little trip in my home country, Switzerland. I’ll start walking from La Cure, heading toward Le Noirmont first, then I’ll improvise my route—but it’ll probably follow the French border... at least as far as Lac de Joux.
I’ll decide day by day how much farther to go after that. My goal is to stay in nature as much as possible, wander around for as long as I can, and restock food in villages or towns along the way.
I’m thinking of mostly camping, but we’ll see if I end up in a hotel or another campsite depending on my route.
I’d love to reach La Chaux-de-Fonds on foot... maybe even Delémont.
The whole thing should take about a week, give or take.
I’ll be bringing my dog, and I’m preparing for this as soon as I’m ready.
Any tips to make sure everything goes smoothly for us? Things I should know—or avoid? What about shepherds with their flocks of sheep? And isn’t hunting season open right now?
I’m not sure if what I’m planning is even doable, which is why I’m asking around.
This’ll be my first time doing something like this—wandering in nature *and* with a dog. I’m really excited for this adventure... and I need it. Thanks!
We’re really keen on ecosystems and want to hike in "natural" ancient forests—not planted woods or areas heavily degraded by human activity. Travel guides (like Lonely Planet) don’t provide much info on this. Could you point us to the most interesting spots?
Thanks in advance for your tips.
We wish you happy holidays and a fantastic 2026, full of discoveries!
Claire and Albert
Hi, this might not be the right section, but I’d like to know if it’s possible to start mountaineering with another person without necessarily hiring a guide. We’ve done quite a bit of hiking but not mountaineering—we’ll just do a half-day glacier course. After that, we were thinking of starting with La Grande Motte and the Pointe de la Traversière, which were recommended to us. Honestly, for things like roping up and knots, I’ll learn at home with lots of videos and a book.
I’d love to know if anyone has done treks in the Rwenzori Mountains and how much it costs on average, what the infrastructure is like, the landscapes, and safety in the area. Thanks so much! I’m really looking forward to your replies.
We’re leaving in 9 days for a two-week trip to Madeira, mainly to hike.
From my research, I’ve found that since last year, access to most trails—and systematically for the most popular ones—is now paid. You have to pay an access fee of 4.50 € per person per classified hike in 2026, and even 10.50 € for the most iconic hike: Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo. When paying, you also have to choose a day and a 30-minute time slot for your start time. Of course, this reservation is neither changeable nor refundable, even if the weather that day is terrible.
Personally, given the massive influx of tourists to the island in recent years, I don’t mind paying a fee to help maintain the trails. Similarly, setting a limit on the number of people who can hike them per day is certainly preferable to preserve this priceless heritage.
However, what’s much less fair is that in reality, most of the available spots are reserved: 1/ for Madeira residents (which is normal); 2/ for "economic operators" (meaning local tour operators). For example, if you’re a non-resident (independent tourist), no booking is possible for the Pico Arieiro hike for an early morning start before September! So, unfortunately, we’ll have to skip this hike.
It’s the same issue for Ponta de São Lourenço, the 25 Fontes, Pico Ruivo... in short, all the most popular hikes. Oh well, we’ll skip those too!
So my question is: which hikes do you recommend where we won’t face the huge crowds that the others get? And where we can book the day before for the next day, taking the weather into account?
Finally, a quick accommodation question: we’ve booked the first week in Funchal, but I haven’t decided yet for the second week. Do you have any advice on where to stay in the south or north, preferably avoiding overly concrete-heavy and touristy spots?
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!
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 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’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
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?
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.
