What bag to take travelling?

Partybish · Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 9:19 am Post subject: What bag to take travelling?

Hi guys, cool forum! I was hoping for some advice. I'm going round the world for a year and it's the first time I've done anything like this so I was wondering what bag I would need. I'm going to Africa (2 weeks), Asia (2 months), Australia (7 months) and New Zealand (2 months), US (1 month).

My g/f has just got herself a 120l pull along bag but being a bloke I wonder if something like a 90l bag would be OK for me as I prbably won't have as much stuff to carry, and whther I should opt for a backpack or something with wheels? Maybe also buy a rucksack for day trips out?

Any advice greatfully received! Very Happy

chibby123 · Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 1:13 pm Post subject:

An Army style Bergen bit square one should be fine - would not wear army colours though
when I was in Africa especially a couple of years ago they told me not to wear fatigues
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johnny_mac · Pilot Joined: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 543 604 ants

if you are planning to have those wheels on your luggage, just get rid of those cheapos. as one of my co-passengers recently had on of her luggage wheels broken as she got it at the baggage claims
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emily.wilson · Posted: Wed May 12, 2010 8:18 am Post subject:

Hi
If you are going to travel for entire year then choose some sturdy, durable and lightweight luggage. Backpack would be very comfortable and easy to carry. Check for specifications like dimension -before and after expansion, capacity and weight of the bag as per your requirement.
Cheers.
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BadlyBurnt · Posted: Sat May 22, 2010 11:29 am Post subject:

From experience I'd say travel light. I remember the first time I went travelling I took a 90l pack and it was way too big. However much stuff you take you need to wash clothes etc so minimalise. By my 2nd long trip I was down to a 40l pack. Way better, easy to carry and you can take it as hand luggage and have it next to you on trains or buses.

Now I reckon: 40l for general travel or 60l if I need to take my tent / camping gear.

Any bigger for a long trip and youll end up regretting it and giving stuff away (like I did)
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USN1111 · Baggage Handler Joined: 24 May 2010 Posts: 5 6 ants

You're going to need a decent sized backpack. I'd suggest buying a decent one, because it's not something you want to fail when you're abroad.
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jhunter · Chief Steward Joined: 04 Aug 2005 Posts: 158 177 ants

Spend what you need for good quality.

Use Gortex, so water vapors can escape.

Find something with an interior nylon-like sleeve to separate clean and dirty clothes.

Avoid baggage with lots of little compartments - very time consuming during inspections. Find somethings with few compartments, but lots of little pockets.

Wheels v. backpack:
Wheels are great for airports, paved sidewalks, and hotels; back packs are better for everything else. There are wheeled carry-on/backpack units available.

I would advise four pieces, 2 personal and 2 shared. One pack and one wheeled bag for you to share. One smaller bag each for absolute essentials.

I think packs are, in general, better for men - longer torso, greater upper body-strength, different center of balance. If the GF decides on a pack, shop long and wisely; find one the right size and weight for her frame and strength.

marky83 · Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 11:13 am Post subject:

Definatley go for a rucksack ~ I used a Jack Wolfskin bag and was superb, have now had it for a few years and still going strong.

The ones with wheels are a great idea in theory but inpractice i have found annoying as usually the wheels are too small or placed to narrow on the bag so keeps rolling from side to side ~ Also, and this is the main reason against them ~ If walking through crowded areas, whether at an airport or on the street they keep getting in peoples way!!

Carrying a rucksack is easier and safer !!

generose · Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 1:17 am Post subject:

Hi,

The Thrive backpack from Eagle Creek is loaded with innovative features, including an ergonomic, adjustable sternum strap and hip belt the distributes weight evenly.
There's also a detachable backpack for day trips,

Hope it helps.
Thanks
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sophia_uk · Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:04 am Post subject:

I bought a really good karrimor backpack a while ago and its lasted me ages! there is a lifetime guarantee on the bag including the zips!
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harry.morris · Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:44 am Post subject:

I would say a wheeled option would be easier to transport. I suggest you buy a wheeled duffle since duffles tend to have more room than uprights, and also carry a backpack for your day trips. Check out this BRX rolling duffle. It’s just ideal for the kind of trip you’re going on – extremely rugged and travel abuse resistant. It’s a little more than 97 liters in capacity, so also meets your space requirements quite nicely.
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jmwilliams481 · Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2010 2:43 pm Post subject:

I like my backpack which is very light and has sufficient space for my travel accessories like shaving kit, gps device, sun glasses and space for some clothes also.
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