Hi there,
I just did an 8 month RTW with the North Face big shot. Which if I recall is 30 L. So while you have me by 10 months that just means you will have to cycle through (buy and get rid of old) more often. Unless you don't mind wearing the same few things for months. It's definitely possible and I'm convinced I can go smaller. No baggage fees and easy on travel days. Plus people will be impressed everytime they see your bag! Go light
Ditto above. In my opinion, travelling light is the only way to go. A quick Google will bring up dozens and dozens of options/opinions for lightweight travel:
http://www.onebag.com/
http://www.ricksteves.com/
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/europe/travel-tips-and-articles/76104
http://www.ridiculouslyextraordinary.com/how-to-pack-ultra-light/
http://www.travelite.org/
I travel indefinitely via hotels/hostels through warmish climates with a with LOTS of room left over inside - my cinches are all pulled to the maximum tightness.
That's including a set of nice clothes to crash an Embassy party or high-end club, normal day-to-day casual and hiking wear, beach clothes, personal hygiene products and everything else you need to be safe/comfortable plus a laptop, digital still/video package and all the peripherals.
During your travels you'll see lots of experienced backpackers doing the same - and many (especially going to places like SE Asia and/or without the camera/video/laptop stuff) will be quite a bit lighter than me.
I love going light because it allows me to keep my backpack with me all the time - no checking it into the baggage space under the bus where it's out of my sight and out of my control - and it's obviously way easier/faster to navigate a crowded train aisle, stow in a small boat, fit into a tuk-tuk, onto the back of a motorcycle and a million other situations. I'm also a bit of an organizational freak and love jumping on last-minute travel options and hauling a giant backpack would make everything way more complicated and ungainly.
Believe me, when you see other people - especially small girls - struggling with 60, 70 and 80 litre backpacks (plus daypacks!! insane!!) you'll thank your lucky stars you're not also buried under a pile of useless crap and weight...
Have fun with your research.
Cheers
Terry
I just did an 8 month RTW with the North Face big shot. Which if I recall is 30 L. So while you have me by 10 months that just means you will have to cycle through (buy and get rid of old) more often. Unless you don't mind wearing the same few things for months. It's definitely possible and I'm convinced I can go smaller. No baggage fees and easy on travel days. Plus people will be impressed everytime they see your bag! Go light
Thank you so much :-)
Ditto above. In my opinion, travelling light is the only way to go. A quick Google will bring up dozens and dozens of options/opinions for lightweight travel:
http://www.onebag.com/
http://www.ricksteves.com/
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/europe/travel-tips-and-articles/76104
http://www.ridiculouslyextraordinary.com/how-to-pack-ultra-light/
http://www.travelite.org/I travel indefinitely via hotels/hostels through warmish climates with a with LOTS of room left over inside - my cinches are all pulled to the maximum tightness.
That's including a set of nice clothes to crash an Embassy party or high-end club, normal day-to-day casual and hiking wear, beach clothes, personal hygiene products and everything else you need to be safe/comfortable plus a laptop, digital still/video package and all the peripherals.
During your travels you'll see lots of experienced backpackers doing the same - and many (especially going to places like SE Asia and/or without the camera/video/laptop stuff) will be quite a bit lighter than me.
I love going light because it allows me to keep my backpack with me all the time - no checking it into the baggage space under the bus where it's out of my sight and out of my control - and it's obviously way easier/faster to navigate a crowded train aisle, stow in a small boat, fit into a tuk-tuk, onto the back of a motorcycle and a million other situations. I'm also a bit of an organizational freak and love jumping on last-minute travel options and hauling a giant backpack would make everything way more complicated and ungainly.
Believe me, when you see other people - especially small girls - struggling with 60, 70 and 80 litre backpacks (plus daypacks!! insane!!) you'll thank your lucky stars you're not also buried under a pile of useless crap and weight...
Have fun with your research.
Cheers
Terry
Thank you so much for your detailed reply Terry, I think it's fair to say I'm not going to take anything bigger than 35 L and I hadn't thought about navigating our way on cramped trains, tuk tuks etc so great advise. Thanks so much.
I personally have loved every Osprey item I have owned. I highly suggest looking into their products for a backpack!
Best of Luck,
Sarah Waugaman
I am doing my trip, currently in Boston, MA. My rucksack is amaing (lowe alpine cerro torre 65:85)
Dear Lazhar,
Your backpack is (in my opinion) amazingly, ridiculously and incomprehensibly gigantic for "normal" travel use. I can't imagine trying to travel with such a monstrosity strapped onto my back.
Different strokes though... we all have different needs... I'm happy you're happy...
Cheers,
Terry
PS I used an earlier version of your Cerro Torre to go to Everest Base Camp several years ago... it was perfect for that job... it's an indestructible piece of hardware for hauling huge volume/weight.
Hi all,
Thank you for your comments and feedback so far.
I think I have my choices narrowed down to 2 options.
My first option is the womens berghaus freeflow 30+6 litre backpack
http://store.berghaus.com/p/day-sacks/womens-freeflow-30-plus-6-rucksack/434552/
The second is a new find, a 40L Ventura rucksack by Mountain Warehouse
http://www.mountainwarehouse.com/travel/backpacks/medium-30l-45l/venture-40-rucksack-p3332.aspx
Please could you kindly let me know which you think would be the better options? Both have lots of pockets, are comfortable and have the airflow system.
Thanks so much,
Z
I wouldn't choose either because they're not travel backpacks, they're top-loading backpacks designed for hiking.
If you're planning on doing a lot of trekking then either would be fine though. You have to try them on, load them up and give them a test in order to determine which one fits you best.
Have fun.
Cheers,
Terry
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