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Originally Posted by Linzi
Another approach to travel is to go more cheaply. Fair enough if someone wants to use expensive gear and travel expensively and can afford it, but it can also be done on a much tighter budget. It would be a chance for a rich city type for instance to live a complete adventure if they used a second hand, small bike and camped rather than the obvious top shelf style. Or to throw off the years and make like a kid again. Just travel. Linzi.
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Very true...
my first big trip I went totally overboard (although nowhere near to the levels of some people).. I was so obsessed with having the best kit and all the gear for every eventuality..
I guess we all get back from our travels regretting money spent on many totally useless and redundent items..
My current travel bike has cost me £2500 and thats prepped !! Bar petrol money, im ready to go !
People, dont get obsessed thinking you need £10,000 and 3 aluminium panniers full of water purifiers and satalite phones etc !!
Iv seen more than a few people here say they would go if they could afford it and then talk about the £800 GPS and £1500 shiney pannier set they've just bought for "the weekend"
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Did some trips.
Rode some bikes.
Fix them for a living.
Can't say anymore.
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