Best BagsCurrent LoadoutPlane and Train ClothesChargers, batterypacks, laptops, tablets, headphones, books, handheldsetc
>>2877573>Best Bags20L MOLLE tactical bag for personal item (cost $5 in China) and $3 jeet duffle for clothes>Current Loadoutjust that>Plane and Train Clothessweatpants white tee rainproof jacket sweatshirt all you need in total is 4-5 t shirts (neutral color) , two pairs of pants, a pair of gym shorts, two pairs of shoes, 4-5 pairs of socks, 4-5 underwear, a sweatshirt, and a hard shell jacket and you have enough gear for 95% of all weather conditions. this all fits in a single carryon duffle easily>Chargers, batterypacks, laptops, tablets, headphones, books, handheldseverything goes into one GaN charger. the charger has a figure 8 cable and a separate plug for each outlet type (there's only 3 main ones) eg an american figure 8 plug for US, a UK figure 8 for Malaysia etc. the single charger charges both laptops, tablet, phone, ereader, and toothbrush all at onceno batterypacktwo laptops, an old 2011 thinkpad that torrents and stores media, an m1 macbook air with 16gb ram. get a usbc to barrel cable if your laptop doesnt have usbc naturally ipad air m1moondrop IEMno books, use an old kobo clara hd or the ipad depending. pirate from zlibfor misc tech I have a tecsun radio and I recommend it for travel. No data/account/internet needed, works perfectly in every country and connects you to the local culture sonically. You don't even have to understand it to get enjoyment out of it, even listening to english radio tells you what songs are randomly famous theret. real traveler
I bought a Peak Design 45L Travel Backpack that was from a guy who had ut RMAd(but not actually returned) for $120 because the front zipper was slightly broken.It’s been an excellent travel backpack for me with lots of space for clothes and gear. I was never questioned about the weight even on LCC despite carrying probably 15kg. And the zipper was easily fixed by just stitching the torn side back on.Lot’s of space and compartments and with lots of aftermarket components.I know they’re a bit pricey, but I’m very happy with this one.
I've been using the same Swiss Gear backpack I bought when I started to travel 16 years ago. Not the biggest but it's taken a hell of a lot of abuse and is still my go-to carryon/day bag. Probably get another 16 years out of it at this rate
>>2877594>2 pairs of shoesThis sounds like bloatI myself i'm currently looking for all-purpose shoes that look good when paired with casual t-shirts and more professional shirts
>>2877668flip flips
>>2877594I bring kz iems for my thinkpad and as backups for my samsung beans. I have replaced my t420s with a t14 gen 2 and run xubuntu and the upgrade was enormous. I've used a cheap duffle and was forced to check it and then it was falling apart from being checked once and a (cheap) security camera I had inside was broken into pieces. I use a cheap timberland hardshell roller these days and it fits a lot but the casters are complete trash and the drag when rolling it sucks. I've also used a hiking backpack plus an underseat backpack and it just plain fucking sucks. I'll be buying a better hardshell carry on like the level 8 or away one in the op.
>>2877668Quoddy blucher mocs are the ones I'm going to buy next. They can be dressed up to business casual level but are cool, are completely leather so can be worn sockless, and are casual enough for a tee shirt and cargo pants. They're also resolable and repairable and will last as long as boots.
>>2877654I just avoid zippers on backpacks. I've been using the same 20L as my small underseat backpack for 12 years. It has metal and leather hardware and no zippers. The only piece that has real wear is the drawstring. I just oil the leather and spray it with some scotch guard occasionally.>>2877657I had one of these and dropped a weight on the plastic strap adjuster and shattered it while using it as a gym bag.
>>2877668one to wear, one in the bag. two is optimal because alternating pairs decays them slower than having only one pair
>>2877573>Osprey bag with laptop+phone+headphones >one charging block+USBC/Laptop Cord+Universal Adapter.3 outfits+1 comfy outfit and that's it, anything else is bloat.
>>2877705Packup stuff is the best.
>>2877706Get a puffer, a rain jacket or windbreaker, and light hiking style pants that roll up and take up less space.
>>2877707Something like kuhl pants that roll up into nothing for space.
>>2877573What about day bags for hikes and stuff? I'm probably going to get a string bag for my upcoming Balkans trip for carrying water bottles and food
>>2877730I usually throw in an adidas one just to have a little bag when I go places. I got it at like ross or tj max or something for ~15 bucks
Is there honestly any point buying the expensive suitcases over the cheapest 4.5 star one on amazon?
>>2877758Durability, the casters and bearings, rigidity of the telescoping handle, zipper durability, stability when standing up. There's a reason flight crews all use travel pros. Nothing worse than a broken caster or fucked telescoping handle in the middle of a trip.
>>2877760boomer logic>>2877758nah
>>2877770Nah I have a shitty hardshell and it's shitty. Caster drag sucks because of the shitty bearings, loose handle sucks.
>>2877773Hard shells are for noobs
>>2877796The actual case itself isn't the problem. It's the casters and the telescoping handle that sucks.
>>2877594You travel with two laptops, an iPad AND a radio? Jesus Christ, that's way too many electronics.>>2877668If your shoes get soaking wet in a rainstorm, you'll be glad to have a pair of sandals on hand while you wait for your shoes to dry out again. Wet shoes make the soles of my feet very itchy after a while.>>2877573When I return to America I'll have to make space for food, water and camping gear in my luggage, as self-reliance is a must for a foot traveler. That means a bunch of shit will have to go, like all electronics apart from my one main phone. Some clothes will have to get thrown away as well, not a problem because many of them are old and wornout. Right now I have three pairs of long pants (plus the one I'm wearing) and seven pairs of everything else.
>>2877818The electronics are luxuries, not necessities, but all of them combined take up less space than a single jacket. And they make money and make me productive at learning language so they're worth it
>>2877573I bought the cabin-sized Travel Pro Walkabout 6. Very happy with it. And so far it handled way more weight than it should be allowed to without breaking a sweat (or its wheels). Pretty cheap on sale + by using additional discount codes. I'm set up for the next 30 years.
