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Am going to Japan for 3 weeks in January and just wanting to know how big of a pack (in litres preferably) I should be looking at taking. I need to carry enough to last a week without access to a washing machine. Have a limit of 15kg to take on the way over so I have room to take things I buy on the way back. Any ideas people and anything I need to look out for?
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Black Wolf has some good packs.
I have one (forget the model) is is 75L with a 10L removable backpack. It has a flap so you can hide the sholuder straps while travelling and so they don't catch (especially on a plane).
It may not be exactly what you are loking for but i have only had good experiences with Black Wolf so go with them and about 75L should do it
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^ what he said. I use one of their backpacks for uni. that thing can fit 2 A3 50 page pads in there, my lunch, architecture supplies and my iPod....and i've still got 3 pockets to use.
it's about the same size as a regular back pack, which is just astonishing.
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Spaz, you're going to Japan. I'm dying of jealousy now.
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I have a Kelty Red Cloud 6800. I use it for backpacking in the wilderness. It holds about a weeks worth of food, water for 2 days, tools, clothing for 4 days, sleeping bag, and many other items that can be strapped to the back. If all your hauling is clothing, then the red cloud should hold a weeks worth.
Remember if you plan on carrying this long distances of 7 or more miles a day, keep the weight of the pack to around 1/3 your body weight.
The pack has an internal frame and is quite comfortable.
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why would you have a limit of 15kg while every economy flight gives at least 20 kg allowance? Or are you flying with a company that includes 5 kg handluggage within the total? Last time that happened to me was with Uzbekistan Airlines....Originally Posted by Spastik_Roach
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For your run of the mill school-style backpack, can't really go wrong with Jansport. If you're looking for a rugged, camping style backpack with much more functionality and room, I'd hit up an Eastern Mountain Sports store (if you have one, if not, something similar) and check out the likes of The North Face or Keltey.
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A senior moment there henk
He's keeping 5kg "empty" on the way out to fill up with goodies coming home
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he's that social?A senior moment there henk
He's keeping 5kg "empty" on the way out to fill up with goodies coming home
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I think I have the same one as acfsambo, I took that to Japan and didn't have to wash anything for 10 days. It should easily last you a week with room for packing in other things.
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What's great about you guys is that traveling to Asian countries isn't so bad. You're nearly there as it is.
From America to there though, forget about it.
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Auckland to Tokyo 5491 milesWhat's great about you guys is that traveling to Asian countries isn't so bad. You're nearly there as it is.
From America to there though, forget about it.
San Francisco to Tokyo 5134 miles
Yeah, NZ is so "nearly there"
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Okay, nevermind that.Auckland to Tokyo 5491 miles
San Francisco to Tokyo 5134 miles
Yeah, NZ is so "nearly there"
Maybe you guys are in the same/similar timezone then.
Little to no jet lag ftw.
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south east asia would have been more correct. i'm heading to vietnam this coming mondayAuckland to Tokyo 5491 miles
San Francisco to Tokyo 5134 miles
Yeah, NZ is so "nearly there"
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