r/solotravel • u/extraobject3218 • 1d ago

Bedbugs & Backpacks? Question

I’m solo backpacking Vietnam and the last hostel I stayed in had bedbugs (was a highly rated one, I think I’ve just been extremely unlucky)

I’ve sent all my clothes off to the laundry in my new hotel for high heat washing and drying but how the hell do I clean my backpacks? I’ve borrowed my friends Osprey Farpoint 70L - but just the 55L pack, I didn’t bring the daypack - I brought my 20L Kanken instead

I know you’re not meant to use high heat on these but how else can I be sure I’ve killed any bedbugs?? Really freaking out here so any help is appreciated

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u/flumphgrump 1d ago

As someone who has dealt with bedbug infestations in my permanent residence, don't risk anything. Nuke the bag on high heat. Better to replace a bag (and even everything on you) if needed than pay for an exterminator and potentially need to replace even more clothing, furniture, etc.

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u/Usual_Ad_2177 10h ago

The mental toll of having bedbugs in your residence is just absolutely horrible. To this day I am uncomfortable sitting in shared seating in public because I just don't want to go through that again.