Comments on: Packing for a solo trip

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 21:08:37 +0000

In reply to Juergen | dare2go.com. True, though as it turned out I didn't often have to carry it as a backpack. I also found on my next trip that I'd still overpacked! I ended up mailing some things home and got the bag down to under 10kg!

By: Juergen | dare2go.com

Juergen | dare2go.com — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 15:21:34 +0000

When I was backpacking I had one of 45 litres, which I managed to fill up to the allowed weight of 20 kilograms (on some charter flights) – anything bigger is overkill and leads to excess. A separate compartment for dirty clothes helps to keep the clean clothes smelling better for the entire trip.
I find rolling suitcases don’t perform well on rough third-world footpaths, jungle tracks, or in sand. Don’t get me started about rain puddles after a downpour. They are for people who arrive in a courtesy bus at the front of their hotel entrance.

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Sat, 11 Apr 2015 13:27:45 +0000

In reply to Tracie Howe. I'll write a proper review of it in the fall, after I've used it for two trips.

By: Tracie Howe

Tracie Howe — Sat, 11 Apr 2015 02:41:43 +0000

I like the look of that pack! I was actually looking for a convertible suitcase like it. Not sure what I’ll choose but I’m anxious to find out what you think about it after some use. Have fun!

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 14:16:55 +0000

In reply to Anne | Girl Chasing Sunshine. I don't think it particularly saves space, but it does make it easier to find things quickly! After I've tried it out on this trip, and then improved on it for my next trip in the summer, I'll post a list of exactly what I included and why.

By: Anne | Girl Chasing Sunshine

Anne | Girl Chasing Sunshine — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 13:58:32 +0000

I’ve been rolling my clothes for a long time and now, I have to try your tip to place them vertically! Looks like a great space-saving tip! Would love to see what have you packed in that bag. 🙂

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 10:44:57 +0000

In reply to Sally. Any tips for how to fold the strapping in less bulkily?

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 10:43:44 +0000

In reply to Chris. So will you downscale on your next trip? ;) So far the only packing regret I have is the rain poncho, despite all the rain! It's warm and humid enough that I just don't fancy putting it on. I'd rather get wet or find shelter to wait a few minutes.

By: Sally

Sally — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 05:53:40 +0000

I have the exact same bag and I love it. Backpack wheelie case combos are perfect!

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 02:03:20 +0000

We’re a couple of those long term backpackers with 70L packs.

In short, they’re too big!

Best advice for anybody, even for long term travel would be to trim that down as you’ve done! 🙂