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Tom Bihn NFTD Pre-Order!

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Friends this is my favorite travel bag. It’s back for a bit with improvements if you want to order one!

You can see how I use it here:
http://fredletstravels.com/?s=NFTD

The last personal carry-on you’ll ever need.

The Night Flight Travel Duffel is perfectly sized for under the seat of a flight without wasting a modicum of space. Side pockets make accessing often-used items a cinch without yanking out the whole bag, while the main pocket lies comfortably in waiting under the carry handles.

  • Big side compartments for easy access in the plane
  • Shoulder or Hand Carry with comfortable scoops for easy pushing and pulling inside the plane.
  • A total of 8 o-rings to attach anything you need where you need it.

Pre-Order the Night Flight Travel Duffel (Delivers by Early May)

 

Bags & Luggage, Luggage, Packing, travelbunny, Ultralight

Another RyanAir free bag compatible duffle from Puma

I got this for a project and packed it out – turns out it fits stuff better than my favorite polka dot duffel that specifically says fits RyanAir personal free item. Good price, though the strap doesn’t come off.
(Now I’m daydreaming about little budget airline hops all over Europe… sigh.)

PUMA Kids’ Evercat Transformation Duffel https://a.co/23P324T

 

PUMA Kids' Evercat Transformation Duffel
Puma minimal packing list
Bags & Luggage, Patagonia, Travel: Packing List

LadyLight travels super light

Always good to see other folks  traveling  lightly without sacrificing much. I have this Patagonia tote as well and I can attest it is very roomy and comfortable!

Minimalist travel in winter – Packing tips for traveling with only a personal item

Photo copyright LadyLightTravel

“I once again used the Patagonia travel tote as my personal item.  The main section of this pack is 16 liters.  I relied heavily on technical clothing for my winter/outdoors activities.  The pieces were light, low bulk, fast drying, and could function in both city and country.  I also relied on silk long johns for warmth.  These washed up quickly and easily and provided undetectable layers beneath my clothing. I layered my nano-puff jacket under my rain shell as needed.  I also included my Montbell Versalite rain pantsas a precaution for hiking in rainy weather. This provided protection for all winter temperatures. I started my wardrobe with my black technical pants.  I added in a couple of 3/4 sleeve tee shirts and a light sweater for variety.  I decided on jeans as my second pair of pants.”

Read the rest and take notes, this is a great set up!

Bags & Luggage, Packing

The Case for Checking a Bag – Gay Mag

Airlines oversell flights and then act like they had no hand in it as they frantically call for volunteers to change their travel plans and take later flights. There are all kinds of mysterious “mechanical issues” that delay flights in infuriating fifteen-minute increments until the airline gives up and stops communicating to passengers altogether. When flights are cancelled, airlines will do anything to abdicate responsibility, handing you a $10 meal voucher even though there is nothing open and $10 in an airport will probably only get you a bottle of water because the prices, for everything, are outrageous.

Travel is a chaotic, exhausting experience exacerbated by people who forget the social contract the moment they step foot in an airport. I travel constantly. I chase miles and have status on three…
— Read on gay.medium.com/the-case-for-checking-a-bag-b0f92968a852

Packing, Tom Bihn, Ultralight

4 day trip in Tom Bihn Co-Pilot

From  Paul on fb:

“I’m a bit obsessed with ultra-light travel. Flying Basic Economy this weekend, so we only get a ‘personal item’. Here’s my Copilot with everything for a 4-day trip to SoCal. Clockwise from top left: 1. 3D Organizer cube with chargers, extra camera battery, cables, etc. 2. iPad, journal, Kindle, and Field Notes notebook. 3. Small Western Flyer packing cube with merino boxers, merino t-shirt, Tommy Bahama silk shirt, boardshorts, and rash guard. 4. Fujifilm X100 (my favorite travel camera). 5. Kleen Kanteen 16 oz. stainless steel water bottle. 6. Snacks. 7. Dop kit. Bag all packed and ready to go!”

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Dallas – 4 days in the Night Flight Travel Duffel

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Aside from what I wore on the plane (knock off rose pattern doc martins, leggings, a black shirt and a long sleeve black T-shirt) this was perfect. (My phone and my wallet tucked into the end zip pocket as I went through security.)

CENTER SECTION
Bottom strata:
First aid pouch
flips
standard tiny travel towel

Clothes strata:
black leggings
stripe shirt
white Ably shirt
socks, undies and jammies in packing cube

On top:
Tom Bihn sack with plane stuff (earbuds, spare battery, etc)

RIGHT POCKET
CPAP
Power supply
Power strip (with USB ports and a several ft extension cord)
USB cords for phone and battery
Mask
Lewis N Clark fold up ultralight backpack

LEFT POCKET
Goes Everywhere With Me pouch
Bubba watertight bottle
Klean Kanteen small insulated bottle
Snacks