How to Choose a Backpack
January 16, 2009 by Ubertramp
Filed under Gear Tips, Hot Travel Tips
Your backpack will probably be the single most important purchase you will make before hitting the road. It can be your best friend or worst enemy, depending on which one you pick. With that in mind, here are a few pointers to consider when choosing a backpack. Read more
Swiss Army Knives: Just Another Travel Rip-off
January 15, 2009 by Ubertramp
Filed under Gear Tips, Hot Travel Tips
Packing for an extended trip away usually starts with me chucking everything I think I will need into a large pile. Invariably this pile ends up about the size of Mt. Kota Kinabalu, and invariably at around this point I glance over to an undersized empty backpack propped up against the wall, realise all this stuff will never fit, and let out a bit of a deflated sigh. I know it’s time to get ruthless. Read more
