Sorry if this is wrong subreddit but keen to hear some suggestions.

Im looking for a very versatile shoe (so my shoe count can be just 2) and i think perhaps a trail shoe may be the answer.

Mission brief:

- Lots of walking (asphalt/concrete around cities)

- Light/medium hikes (nothing crazy - dirt, gravel, grass etc)

- Can handle wet weather and dirty environments (when the weather is bad or its dirt roads, i want to wear them to keep my other shoes clean)

- NO RUNNING (I dont run, so its something to keep in mind)

- Light weight and thin (i travel so limiting weight is important, but also i have (unfortunately) thin calves/legs so i dont want bulky shoes)

- No wild colors. So i can wear them with a pair of jeans casually as well.

My initial thoughts are the Norda 001a or Norda 005 (in white). They both seem to tick all of those boxes. Do you guys think either of those shoes would fit the mission brief? Any alternative recommendations? Is a trail shoe a good idea?

The other shoe i thought about was the tropicfeel all terrain 2.

I've old over the ear headphones, but they are bulky, and I try to travel only with an under the seat backpack. My soundcore NC earbuds work well, but end up popping out of my ears-I've replaced the foam with smaller sized memory foam, but it only works for a while.

Any suggestions before I lose the plot on people who listen to tiktok at high volume on public transport.

what are some unique or different dopp / hack stuff you bring while traveling? mine is various straps and binder clips for curtains and the like

i find binder clips helpful for creating better blackout, and straps similarly useful as carabiners but slightly more flexible

Finally saved up enough to go to the World Cup and I honestly still can't believe it's actually happening. Got tickets to some of the US games, flights and hotel are booked, managed to grab the match tickets too. But the closer it gets the more I'm stressing about the little things.

For anyone who's been to something like this before: how strict is security going in? I've seen people mention bag size limits but I have no idea what the actual cutoff is. And can you bring food or water you bought outside?
The other thing I keep thinking about is my phone. I'm going to be taking photos, running maps to find my seat, watching replays, and I just know my battery won't make it through a full match. Are there places to charge inside the stadium or are you basically on your own?
This is my first time at an event this size and I'm genuinely worried I'm going to show up underprepared and spend the whole game scrambling. If you've done this before, what's the stuff you wish you'd figured out before you got there?

Trying to find the perfect ENCLOSED shoe. I am currently in Europe with 1 pair of teva infinity sandals (keeping), my really old pair of doc martens (they have holes), and a pair of ON cloud black foam running shoes (comfy, zero grip). I cannot have 3 pairs of shoes for this trip- my carryon backpack is FULL and we still have 4 months of travel ahead of us. My partner is sending a box back to Australia and I think I’m going to put both the Docs and the Running shoes to send back and buy a shoe that does both!

THE DILEMMA: I’m doing some hiking (theth to valbona is the biggest one - 1 day hike 15km relatively easy in summer time), lots of clubbing (including in Berlin/Prague/Budapest), fine-dining/a few nice restaurants, and lotsss of walking like 20,000 + steps a day. The occasional run maybe. I need an enclosed shoe that does all of this if it’s even possible. I know Salomon’s are what everyone has right now, but I think they are too narrow for my wider feet and I just think they look so basic, but if there’s a specific model you recommend I’m all ears!

THE STYLE: so I have my wardrobe with me already, and I do care about how I look especially since my style is on the feminine grungy side and I’m going out a lot, but obviously walking comfort takes the priority. I’ve got patterned maxi and midi skirts - khaki greens, cheetah, blue plaid, green flowers, red flowers, plain khaki linen skirt, plain beige linen pants, green cargo baggy denim jeans, baggy green oversized jorts, a few coloured scarfs and chunky jewellery. All my tops are plain black, wine, white or khaki. 1 set of workout clothes in black

CURRENT IDEAS:
Keen Jasper Zionic
\- heard really good things - they look ugly cool I think?? great comfort and hikable. Don’t really like the colour ways second-hand.
ideally I don’t want to buy brand new leather so any leather options I will look for second hand online from Vinted or Depop.

Nike AirMax plus SE might maroon
\- match the colour palette, really aren’t my usual style but maybe I need to see them on?

The north face Glenclyffee low vibram shoes
\- good colours, waterproof so not very breathable but maybe that’s fine?

A Grenson sneaker?

I just really struggle to envision any of these shoes as they are so different to Doc marten boots :,(

Hi all,

When I layer up for cold-weather hiking (incl. night camping) I usually go with a merino long-sleeve, a fleece, a down jacket, and a rain jacket. From the research I’ve done online, this also seems to be the most popular setup.

However, while the fleece (Patagonia Synchilla) is warm, it’s SOOO bulky. It takes up so much space in my bag. What do you wear as a mid-layer to chill at camp that’s warm but more compact?

*Edited for clarity

I've moved to 1. a personal-sized backpack bag (*not carry-on sized)

AND

2. a small waist pack (with phone, wallet & passport, cables, battery bank, earbuds, misc small toiletries [lip balm, eye drops, travel toothbrush] which can go under my waistband / hoodie / etc to avoid the whole drama at the gate with upcharges for bags and bin access once aboard.

Many airlines, especially in Asia, have recently mandated your battery bank be at your seat - not even allowed up in a bin above you anymore - and I think this safety trend will expand to most / all carriers.

The smaller waist pack also keeps things together, avoiding loss and seat pocket yuck.

I'm not pushing one brand over another (My backpack is the - ECOHUB 16" - / my phone sling is the grey - TRAVELON Pi Phone Sling - both off of Amazon Canada) as there are many competitors, and if your needs are a larger bag, go for it, but I find learning to travel with less has really cut stress and costs.

I finished a 14-day trip across Europe staying between 3 hostels, 3 friends’ houses and a room with the Daylite 26+6.
I worked remotely the whole trip from hostels/houses and took 3 days off mainly for the longer transfers and to enjoy a bit more.
I did one laundy.
Apart from the first couple of days, it rained EVERY day.

Here's the packing list:

Main compartment:

• Work laptop
• EPOS 1060 (to have meetings from everywhere)
• Flipflops
• 6l drybag for dirty clothes

First Amazon Basics cube:

• 6 underpants
• 6 socks
• Long pijama
• Decathlon large microfiber towel

2nd cube:

• 6 tshirts
• 1 sport/technical t-shirt
• 1 running shorts

3rd cube

• 1 Comfy pants
• 1 Wide-leg uniqlo pants
• 1 Columbia zippered fleece

Tech pouch:

• Phone charger
• Laptop charger
• Mouse
• Work phone
• Garmin charging cable
• Power bank

Decathlon light weight toilet bag:

• Medicines
• Earplugs
• Travel toothbrush
• Travel toothpaste
• Razor
• Comb
• Nail clipper
• Deodorant
• Travel sized shampoo/seasalt spray/hair clay

Admin pocket:

• Wet wipes
• Stick sunscreen
• Lock
• Sunglasses

Front pocket:

• Rain cover
• Packable 10L backpack
• Tissues

On me:

• Columbia shell jacket
• Very light sweater
• Jeans
• Hoka Mafate Speed 2

Final thoughts:
Could have brought 2 t-shirt less and probably one less pair of pants, but it was useful when a waiter spilled half a liter of beer on me.
Also haven't used once the soap and shampoo i brought, since i've always used the one provided by hostels.
In rainy Lille and Amsterdam i would have loved to have a light puffer jacket.

Everything fitted very tightly also in the unexpanded form, could have used a bigger backpack to bring back some souvenirs/food but it was more of an exercise for an overpacker like me.

If you have any suggestion let me know!

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Title, I know some brands have a zippered pocket on the inside of the hand pocket but I was checking to see if anyone knows of any brand that has a pocket on the inside waist band of the shorts or pants big enough for a wallet atleast.
Thanks!

I think I’m finally giving up on onebagging with the Osprey Farpoint 40. Not because it’s a bad bag. It’s actually a great bag. That’s part of what took me so long to admit it. It carries well, it holds a ton, and it's taken me to a lot of great places. It will be an emotional parting.

But I’ve been required to gate-check it multiple times on regional jets even though it was within the airline’s carry-on size limits. American has been particularly bad about this including on my recent trip to Amsterdam from Milwaukee. I understand the bins are smaller. But from a passenger standpoint, it’s very aggravating. I bought the right size bag, followed the rules, packed carry-on only, and then still had to hand it over at the jet bridge. Then there’s the whole overhead bin lottery. You pay extra for the carry-on, then they want you to pay even more for priority boarding because apparently paying for the carry-on doesn’t actually mean you’ll have a place to put it. You’re just paying for a better shot at bin space. Maybe. It feels like a racket.

The regional jet situation is what really pushed me over the edge. I just had tight connection at PHL where I couldn’t just get off the plane and go. I had to stand there on the jet bridge waiting for my gate-checked bag to come back while watching other people, often with roller carry-ons, push past us toward the terminal, because their bags seem to be given priority.

And honestly, even after the airport, the carry-on still feels like luggage. Backpack luggage, but luggage. Getting on a city bus with is annoying. A crowded metro is annoying. Turning around without hitting someone is annoying. It’s not a roller bag, but it’s still a big heavy thing on your back. So I think I’m done with the carry-on. I'm downsizing. While doing laundry while traveling doesn't sound appealing, it would definitely be less stressful and less expensive than flying with a carry-on. Am I making a mistake buying a Daylite 26+6 after using the Farpoint 40 for years? Can you bring both an underseat bag and also wear a sling bag for extra space or does that count as two personal items?

Are these one bags everyday bags that you take with you wherever you go? Or are these for travelling out of the city/country for an extended period of time?

Thanks!

Trying to keep things simple: one bag, few devices.

But internet is the hardest part:

hotel WiFi unpredictable
devices behave differently
streaming/work not consistent

What’s the simplest setup you’ve found that actually stays reliable across locations?

Hi all! New here- very much a maximalist/overpacker in the past ... I have 3 trips coming up , very similar in needs of clothing. British Columbia (max 25 lb limit- resort stay), Yellowstone (not camping) & Sun Vally, ID (resort stay) .
My only bag right now is a large hardshell so looking at lightweight medium size rolling duffels.
Trying to decide between a clamshell or traditional design and would love some opinions and feedback. Leaning towards clamshell bc it seems more like what I have and am used to but wondering if the traditional would be roomier.
Thanks!