Comments on: Backpacks for the Uninitiated: A Quick Guide http://www.vagabondish.com/travel-backpacks-quick-guide/ The Travelzine for Today's Vagabond Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:40:03 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 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.

]]> By: Anthony http://www.vagabondish.com/travel-backpacks-quick-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-7040 Anthony Mon, 19 May 2008 18:28:29 +0000 http://www.vagabondish.com/?p=2046#comment-7040 Dang! Now I'm wishing I hadn't bought that 70+ litre pack I got a few months ago. Oh well, for my next round-the-world trip I'll know better. Fell for the "bigger is better" ploy. Enjoyed the article though. Dang! Now I’m wishing I hadn’t bought that 70+ litre pack I got a few months ago. Oh well, for my next round-the-world trip I’ll know better. Fell for the “bigger is better” ploy. Enjoyed the article though.

]]> By: Ben http://www.vagabondish.com/travel-backpacks-quick-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-7037 Ben Mon, 19 May 2008 17:23:24 +0000 http://www.vagabondish.com/?p=2046#comment-7037 @ BJG: I understand where you're coming from, and I think I've said pretty plainly that I'm <i>not</i> an expert here. But the advice in this piece comes from experts that I've talked to and from the research that I've done -- I'm just trying to answer some basic questions that novice backpackers, like myself, will have when searching for a bag. @ BJG: I understand where you’re coming from, and I think I’ve said pretty plainly that I’m not an expert here. But the advice in this piece comes from experts that I’ve talked to and from the research that I’ve done — I’m just trying to answer some basic questions that novice backpackers, like myself, will have when searching for a bag.

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