Caravanistan

Yes, you can find threaded EN-417 gas canisters in Baku, but they’re pretty rare. The Transcaucasian Trail guide mentions two shops that hikers have...

If you want more variety, try Gergert Sport in Bishkek—it's smaller but focused on mountain gear and occasionally stocks proper hiking boots. Also...

I was in Dushanbe just a few weeks ago and found a couple of decent spots for camping gear. The best one I came across was the Green House store near...

From my research and what other travelers report: true threaded (EN-417) canisters are rare in Mongolia. Most locals use screwless cheaper canisters,...

hey! are you looking for a travel buddy for the whole thing or just for the Pamir Highway?

Hi there! I wasn’t planning on visiting the Pamir...

I’ve seen others camping in Central Asia mention that threaded gas canisters are rare in Uzbekistan—many shops only carry the punch‑through Campingaz...

Thank you very much for this report! Very useful!

I can't imagine that any Yandex driver there would be willing to cross the border.

We travelled Khujand to Dushanbe a few days ago by shared taxi, paid 115 somoni per person (we had a lot of luggage, so at first they were asking 150...

Maybe you can share the video? That would certainly help. I am not sure what the goal of this sport is but at least I could confirm based on the...

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Hello!
We are now 4 people so won’t be accepting any new messages on this topic 😄

Hi,

We're looking to do the same trip on the 28th of July so probably too early for you. Thought it was worth reaching out though.

Best of luck!

Sounds like a great trip. I’m looking to do it in August. Do you have the details of Nayab Shah ?
Hi, Gooch, I've the same question. Pls. let me...

Hello Newnomad!

I was very happy to see your message. I am doing exactly the same thing - Almaty, Kolsay, Charyn Canyon and then the Karkara border...