Comments on: Backpacks for the Uninitiated: A Quick Guide http://www.vagabondish.com/travel-backpacks-quick-guide/ Dubious tips & essential ephemera for today's curious traveler Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:37:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: SGK http://www.vagabondish.com/travel-backpacks-quick-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-30407 SGK Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:56:36 +0000 http://www.vagabondish.com/?p=2046#comment-30407 In the article yoiu didn't mention a frontloading backpack -- a real shortcoming since they are much more handy. In the article yoiu didn’t mention a frontloading backpack — a real shortcoming since they are much more handy.

]]> By: Travel Gear guy http://www.vagabondish.com/travel-backpacks-quick-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-13200 Travel Gear guy Wed, 19 May 2010 15:11:27 +0000 http://www.vagabondish.com/?p=2046#comment-13200 Overall, this is pretty accurate, though I would say those "big tube" backpacks are a royal pain for a traveler. They're meant more for hikers and expedition people. The best ones for travelers are those that open with a front zipper that allows you to get to everything. You can get them from Osprey, Eagle Creek, Kelty---most of the companies that equip travelers. Also, many of these allow you to zip the straps behind a flap and carry them like a suitcase, which eliminates the straps problem when checking a bag. And 70 liters is plenty, no matter how long the trip! Overall, this is pretty accurate, though I would say those “big tube” backpacks are a royal pain for a traveler. They’re meant more for hikers and expedition people. The best ones for travelers are those that open with a front zipper that allows you to get to everything. You can get them from Osprey, Eagle Creek, Kelty—most of the companies that equip travelers. Also, many of these allow you to zip the straps behind a flap and carry them like a suitcase, which eliminates the straps problem when checking a bag. And 70 liters is plenty, no matter how long the trip!

]]> By: Geoff http://www.vagabondish.com/travel-backpacks-quick-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-7552 Geoff Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:43:36 +0000 http://www.vagabondish.com/?p=2046#comment-7552 I think having a front-loading backpack is almost essential - the vast majority of brands are top loading, which means if you need to get to stuff at the bottom it's pretty tricky, even on toploaders that have front access via one of the front pockets, as I discovered on my last trip. I think having a front-loading backpack is almost essential – the vast majority of brands are top loading, which means if you need to get to stuff at the bottom it’s pretty tricky, even on toploaders that have front access via one of the front pockets, as I discovered on my last trip.

]]> By: Oprah Goes Vegan, Sunburn Solutions, and Other Links | Go Green Travel Green http://www.vagabondish.com/travel-backpacks-quick-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-7096 Oprah Goes Vegan, Sunburn Solutions, and Other Links | Go Green Travel Green Sat, 24 May 2008 20:56:24 +0000 http://www.vagabondish.com/?p=2046#comment-7096 [...] Everything you need to know about choosing the right backpack at Vagabondish. [...] [...] Everything you need to know about choosing the right backpack at Vagabondish. [...]

]]> By: Ben http://www.vagabondish.com/travel-backpacks-quick-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-7056 Ben Wed, 21 May 2008 01:22:41 +0000 http://www.vagabondish.com/?p=2046#comment-7056 Dude, I don't even need a bag right now and this article makes me want to buy one and go somewhere with it. I guess that's a compliment? Cheers. Dude, I don’t even need a bag right now and this article makes me want to buy one and go somewhere with it. I guess that’s a compliment? Cheers.

]]> By: Travelers stories » Blog Archive » How to Find the Best Travel Deals! http://www.vagabondish.com/travel-backpacks-quick-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-7055 Travelers stories » Blog Archive » How to Find the Best Travel Deals! Tue, 20 May 2008 23:25:43 +0000 http://www.vagabondish.com/?p=2046#comment-7055 [...] For those of you that like to travel light here is a guide which will set you on the right path Backpacks for the Uninitiated: A Quick Guide [...] [...] For those of you that like to travel light here is a guide which will set you on the right path Backpacks for the Uninitiated: A Quick Guide [...]

]]> By: BJG http://www.vagabondish.com/travel-backpacks-quick-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-7053 BJG Tue, 20 May 2008 18:56:27 +0000 http://www.vagabondish.com/?p=2046#comment-7053 Nah, I checked out Craig's article and it is a very good write up. He has been traveling for a while and has some experience and valuable advice when it comes to backpacks. Nah, I checked out Craig’s article and it is a very good write up. He has been traveling for a while and has some experience and valuable advice when it comes to backpacks.

]]> By: Louise http://www.vagabondish.com/travel-backpacks-quick-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-7052 Louise Tue, 20 May 2008 18:08:28 +0000 http://www.vagabondish.com/?p=2046#comment-7052 Spam I think ^^^ Spam I think ^^^

]]> By: Craig http://www.vagabondish.com/travel-backpacks-quick-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-7049 Craig Tue, 20 May 2008 16:06:07 +0000 http://www.vagabondish.com/?p=2046#comment-7049 One type of bag that is seriously lacking in the USA is a panel-loading or front-loading style backpack. Kelty makes a great one, which I mentioned here: <a href="http://travelvice.com/archive/2007/04/latin-america-backpack-equipment.php" rel="nofollow">Latin America Backpack Equipment Essentials</a> ... Been loving it since. One type of bag that is seriously lacking in the USA is a panel-loading or front-loading style backpack. Kelty makes a great one, which I mentioned here:

Latin America Backpack Equipment Essentials

… Been loving it since.

]]> By: BJG http://www.vagabondish.com/travel-backpacks-quick-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-7042 BJG Mon, 19 May 2008 18:34:55 +0000 http://www.vagabondish.com/?p=2046#comment-7042 yeah, I'm a beginner backpacker myself...but from what I've heard, it seems what you wrote is pretty accurate. I always hear "no matter how big your bag is, you'll always fill it up." haha. yeah, I’m a beginner backpacker myself…but from what I’ve heard, it seems what you wrote is pretty accurate. I always hear “no matter how big your bag is, you’ll always fill it up.” haha.

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