Wondering what are people's experiences when travelling with a loaded ruck sack.
I usually travel by boat if I'm going to Europe with my ruck sack, and i can keep it with me at all times. I do fly, but when I have in the past it's been for "proper" holidays, suitcases etc.
I know I'm a bit more concerned than i should about flying with a ruck sack (especially within the EU). However, Having it just sitting there on the baggage pile, with all it's zips / pockets is just too inviting i think.
I'd rather take precautions and use tips to secure my ruck sack ... rather than be left on the other end with missing items or no ruck sack at all.
Someone has suggested a "Rucksack Travel Bag" which can help secure your ruck sack, by placing it within another one. Which can be locked, but also helps blend it into the crowd of other "normal bags".
http://www.travelwithcare.com/browse.asp?catID=702&prodID=HS009
( looks like a good idea to me, along with a sturdy lock. Would have to be light and durable though, 600gms seems ok)
Obviously "Travel Light" is #1 on the list while travelling with a pack
This is quite a good site about travelling light:
http://www.onebag.com/
Anyway, I know a few of you can rarely keep your feet on UK soil before you're itching to get away again!
Any tips you've picked up along the way?
Cheers
Carlo
I usually travel by boat if I'm going to Europe with my ruck sack, and i can keep it with me at all times. I do fly, but when I have in the past it's been for "proper" holidays, suitcases etc.
I know I'm a bit more concerned than i should about flying with a ruck sack (especially within the EU). However, Having it just sitting there on the baggage pile, with all it's zips / pockets is just too inviting i think.
I'd rather take precautions and use tips to secure my ruck sack ... rather than be left on the other end with missing items or no ruck sack at all.
Someone has suggested a "Rucksack Travel Bag" which can help secure your ruck sack, by placing it within another one. Which can be locked, but also helps blend it into the crowd of other "normal bags".
http://www.travelwithcare.com/browse.asp?catID=702&prodID=HS009
( looks like a good idea to me, along with a sturdy lock. Would have to be light and durable though, 600gms seems ok)
Obviously "Travel Light" is #1 on the list while travelling with a pack
This is quite a good site about travelling light:
http://www.onebag.com/
Anyway, I know a few of you can rarely keep your feet on UK soil before you're itching to get away again!
Any tips you've picked up along the way?
Cheers
Carlo