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It should not have outside pockets (unless you care to provide both amusement and revenue to the folks who ride up on top of the bus with your luggage). A variety of factors — both technical (e.g., they generally open only at the top, which makes packing difficult) and social (e.g., backpackers are perceived as undesireable in some areas) — preclude the use of "proper" backpacks, so you need something that can be made not to look like one! This style of bag, in which the shoulder harness and hip belt can be hidden away (typically behind a zippered panel), has come to be known as a "travel pack". My current choice in this category is 22 x 14 x 9" (maximum legal carry-on size), made of 500 denier Cordura with an interior urethane coating, and has a parallel stay internal aluminum frame. The hipbelt and shoulder harness are lined with nylon knit, and padded with closed cell foam; these zip out of sight for carry-on use, and a more "luggage-like" appearance. Complete with lockable zippers, tie-downs, and compression straps, it comes in black and hunter green, and carries a list price. products are warranted for the life of the purchaser. Curiously, this bag was the first of what are now called "travel packs", and is still arguably the best;

Use Common Sense When Checking Luggage Only check luggage that is sturdy enough to withstand. Never check a bag that doesn''t completely close. If you need a luggage strap or bungee cord to keep the bag closed, it probably won''t survive the trip. Never check a bag that has broken components, such as wheels, handles, zippers, latches and locks. Never check a bag that is mean to be carried on. Most briefcases, totes, plastic garment Don''t overpack. Overpacking puts a strain on zippers, seams, frames and hinges. Clearly label your luggage with your name, current address and phone number. Check your bag carefully in the luggage claims area before departing the airport. Consider replacing old or worn luggage. Luggage that is several years old may not be able to withstand today''s automated baggage handling systems.

I have found that all of the items on my packing list can be fit into a 8"x14"x20" bag, which is the maximum size bag which will fit under most commercial airplane seats and is permitted as a carry-on bag on almost all airlines. It is possible to overstuff soft side luggage to the point that it will not fit under a seat. If you bag is bulging on the sides, you have packed too much. One warning, some regional or national airlines limit carry-on bags to 5kg, which is about 50% of what my bag weights, so you might have to check your bag through rather than taking it as carry-on. LUGGAGE I would recommend using a "travel pack" which is a cross between a backpack, and soft-side luggage. Travel packs will have internal frames to make them easier to carry: handles on the top and side to carry as luggage, and backpack straps that tuck away. I have been very happy with Alas, the new is larger than the old one, you have to be very careful not to pack too much.

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