I’ve always had backpacks for airplane travel, eschewing suitcases and wheeled bags. I figured it was a good workout to have the weight on my shoulders, and I always walked up the stairs instead of using escalators, and never took the moving walkways. BUT on my last trip, I had so much weight, it wore me out. This time I got an Osprey rolling pack (with day pack, wheels, and shoulder straps), a new Da Kine day pack, and cut down on clothing as much as I could. Much improved.
Even though I have a (11″) MacAir laptop, a bunch of camera gear, couple of books, and on this trip, a digital projector, the weight is on wheels — such a relief. Well, duh.
Airports are stressful enough as it is. I’ll get my workouts in other ways. The strap is for a fairly aerodynamic camera bag, in which I have my new Olympus OM5-D10 with 3 lenses — gonna carry it in my city explorations here. The vest is a Columbia Omni-Shade — lightweight, bunch of pockets Also, stealth vaping — heh-heh — works in airports.
sure looks much more streamlined..
am looking forward to pics.
That looks brilliant – efficient, practical and tiny! Can that all be counted as carry-on?
I have the same attitude re taking the stairs, wearing a pack, etc., while traveling, but think you made a wise decision. No need to wear yourself out on the journey, plenty of time to do so whilst at your destination!
Lloyd, thought this would be handy for you…
http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-essentials/travel-news/how-to-beat-carryon-baggage-restrictions-meet-the-scottevest-coat-20140430-37gue.html
Scottevest coat
http://scottevest.com/
Thanks, just ordered Scottvest. zLooks way more convenient than my present vest.