Wanderlust has been kicking in real bad lately, and I’ve finally decided to act upon it. So in preparation, while I sit here months advance studying maps and language books, could you give me some advice on what kind of backpack, sandals (and/or waterproof shoes), pocket knife, water-proof watch, etc I should be purchasing?

(And any other tips on what else I should have with me in case I accidentally lose myself in some random French field, German forest or Greek river, would be very much appreciated.) Strike ‘em matches always struck me as a good idea (no pun intended) to have in my backpack just in case, as well as one of those metallic water canteens, etc. But brand names would be very helpful at this point! Thanks!

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I would usually go in the summer and wear sandals that won’t fall off on rides and are waterproof but this year i’m going on a fright night in october and don’t know what shoes are best to wear.
I’m not sure if i will go on any water rides as it may be too cold but i’m thinking that i should wear shoes suitable for going on a water ride just in case.
Any ideas?

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I’m going on a 3 week trip this summer camping, hiking in the mountains, etc. I need to have some sandals that are waterproof, but stay on if your going down a river or something. I had some keens, but i outgrew them and put them in the box for the shoe drive going to Haiti at my school. I was looking at Keens again, but they are pretty expensive and with all the other stuff I need, i think I might need something a little cheaper. Any ideas? Thanks!

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My friend and I are going to be traveling in Europe for three months. I am only taking one pair of shoes (aside from shower sandals), and am having a hard time deciding what to buy. We’re not planning on doing a lot of serious hiking, but we’re definitely going to be doing a lot of walking and exploring. I have flat feet and weak ankles. I was thinking of getting a nice pair of waterproof hiking boots – that way I’d get ankle support and stay dry when the weather’s bad. But I’ve never had hiking boots before. Would they be uncomfortable to wear every day for three months straight? Would it be better to just get a pair of motion control running shoes (what I normally wear) and forget about waterproof? I backpacked in South Africa a couple of years ago and climbed a couple of mountains in running shoes, and remember really wishing I had hiking boots. I’m just concerned about the ‘every day for three months’ thing.

Any recommendations from fellow travelers/casual hikers/people with flat feet?

Thanks!

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what types are they? sandals, sneakers, dressy, waterproof, etc? do you make sure you stock up on each before the season or do you get them as you go along and need them?

What’s the difference(s) between ‘Hi-Tec’ and ‘Gore Tex’ hiking shoes? Which is better? Why the big price difference? I need it for hiking when the humidity is very high (~90%). Can I use my waterproof hiking boots as ‘wet’ shoes for water activities? By the way, what are ‘wet’ shoes exactly? Can I wear sandals instead of my hiking boots for water activities when it was mentioned that ‘wet’ shoes must be able to provide full protection to the feet?