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Old 01-26-2005, 06:31 PM  
quiet
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luggage/backpacks for long term, rugged world travel

i know many of you like to travel, some very extensively. i'm planning on downgrading my laptop to something very small, and taking off for quite some time (1 - 2 years minimum). i've always used backpacks for lugging around my laptop/camera/cords/clothes/etc. i'm currently using this:

http://spireusa.com/products/ME5.html

which is just big enough for taking everything i need, but gets a bit uncomfortable on my lower back when loaded up to the max. other than that, i love this backpack.

i was looking at this:

http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...=1106510006780

as it breaks down into 2 rolling luggage + smaller day pack for getting on planes, but still meets airline onboard luggage restrictions. will also easily fit a small (12 inch) laptop in the day pack.

my main issues boil down to comfort (my lower back gets sore pretty easily), not checking any luggage, and being able to take everything 'on my back' to remote locations without any issues. i plan on going to many places where i will have to travel for hours or even days, on foot or via antiquated transit. what do you use/recommend for traveling?

thanks
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