Comments on: Backpacking? But do you really need a backpack?

By: Vi

Vi — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 13:34:45 +0000

In reply to john. it is not about sleeveless shirts, but like in Iran you can't wear shorts nowhere. Even when outside there is +30C.

By: john

john — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 11:25:27 +0000

Despite your instinctual desire to pack only sleeveless shirts, because you know it will be hot and you don’t want to have to wash everything every time you get hit by a wall of 95% humidity, sleeves are essential. When traveling through traditional villages, visiting holy temples or Muslim countries, you’ll want to cover up your shoulders.

By: Brandon Elijah Scott

Brandon Elijah Scott — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 15:39:11 +0000

Interesting mate

By: joly

joly — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:09:06 +0000

I agree with you..hybrid bags really make our life much easier.

By: Elena Anne

Elena Anne — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:29:56 +0000

Good article. Many times when traveling round Europe did i curse my big heavy backpack (wasn’t that big or heavy just felt like it!) but it became like a companion to me and if you like to bring things like books when you travel it is useful.

By: David Bennett

David Bennett — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:12:02 +0000

For recent trips (including seven weeks in India) I have taken a holdall. Mountain Equipment here in the UK make a range that have strong zips and a long handle that can go over a shoulder.

But something in me still wants a backpack of some kind – so I pack a super-light one inside the holdall. 🙂

By: AdventureRob

AdventureRob — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:46:36 +0000

A very interesting article. I guess backpacking in the traditional sense is more associated with camping and living in the wilderness, not in hostels, which is basically a cheap hotel and a luggage case would suffice. I've used mine a couple of times in treks. However most hostels/guesthouses/hotels have luggage storage so you can just take a small back on treks rather than everything. Maybe it's actually more of a fashion thing then people (backpackers) care to admit. .-= AdventureRob´s last blog ..AC/DC Live in Sydney =-.

By: Susan

Susan — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:38:32 +0000

When traveling, it is WISE to never put your name AND address on your suitcase or carry-on luggage. Perps hang out in lines at airports, look at luggage tags, and know you are going away. It is an easy burglary. Just put Name and Phone Number, grab a few extra airline tags, and change it once you are on the ground again.