Comments on: High Heels and a Head Torch: The Essential Guide for Girls Who Backpack

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By: Barbara

Barbara — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:33:05 +0000

The money belt in the bra trick is definitely one I've used before =) I remember the first time I went backpacking (went for three weeks) I over packed (hair dryer, flat iron, high heals, mini skirts.. the works!) Pretty ridiculous considering I didn't even use half the stuff. I think, for girls especially, the first time is always tough but you learn from your mistakes and experiences. Now all I backpack with is an extra pair of pants, 3 shirts, sandals, undies, and a bathing suit My days of glampacking are over (although I have still yet to leave the flat iron behind)

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Jack Jones Jeans — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:30:02 +0000

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By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:30:46 +0000

Emily – thanks for sharing your personal preferences. Until I read that book, I really had little insight into how the ladies must be sacrificing more of their daily routines than us guys. I mean for us, we have the perfect excuse to grow a beard, and many guys I meet are experimenting with letting their hair grow out.

I learned toward the end of my RTW trip that I'd been too hard on myself. I need to pack a pair of jeans for going out to clubs, so I'm not always giving off that backpacker-ragamuffin vibe. :)

By: Emily @ Maiden Voyage

Emily @ Maiden Voyage — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:26:42 +0000

This sounds like a fun book. I know where are people who want to truly rough it when backpacking, but I'm one of those girls who does usually pack one pair of nice shoes (wedges or heels) and wears at least a little eyeliner every day. While I don't wear the heels often, every once in a while it's nice to go out to a nice dinner or event. I also always bring at least one dress — something that is casual enough that I can wear during the day, but something I can dress up with a cardigan and the shoes. Don't get me wrong — most of the time I'm in a tank top and walking shoes — I just like to have one pair of girly shoes just in case :) And my eyeliner is one of things I just don't like parting with if I don't have to. That doesn't mean I can't still backpack like everyone else — I'm just a wee bit more girly than some!

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:27:57 +0000

Hi Lauren,

I don't blame you! Normally I didn't mind wearing my comfortable but unfashionable 10-year old Khacki North Face cargo pants and shorts everywhere, but once I arrived in western European cities like Brussels, Geneva, Paris, and Barcelona, I felt self-conscious.

New rule – always pack a pair of jeans. :)

By: Lauren Quinn

Lauren Quinn — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:08:16 +0000

I`ve still got a looong way to go on this one–currently sitting in an internet cafe in Madrid wearing dirty sneakers and unwashed hair. I´m totally fine with traveling au naturale, until I get into a big fashionable city (like the one I´m in now). I might need to check this one out. Thanks for reviewing it!

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:37:05 +0000

“They appear hip and fun; sharp while being spontaneous. Hats off to them. Like out of a movie (rough, but not unsexy).”

Yes, I know exactly what you mean!

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:34:17 +0000

When I was in Rome a long time ago, I remember seeing a girl with flip flops as thick as bricks. I couldn't imagine carrying them around just to feel a little bit taller!

By: BlakesJourney

BlakesJourney — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:05:35 +0000

That's cool that an entire guide has been published on this matter. I've always noted the double standard where men are sexy in their rough unshaved state and women must exert so much more effort into their look (shaving, make-up etc...).

There are always those girls that wear the backpacker look so well- it almost seems effortless, though I'm sure it's not. They appear hip and fun; sharp while being spontaneous. Hats off to them. Like out of a movie (rough, but not unsexy).

I hope I'm not coming across macho or anything. Oh well. Such is the plight of the sexes, right?

Blake / TBD

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:36:50 +0000

Hmm interesting. I can be quite a girl girl at home but I tend to use travel as an excuse no to wear make up and I can't conceive of dragging a pair of heels in my backpack. I'm sure this book has a lot of great advice though, I'll be checking it out.