Laptop Backpack Red Totes and other bags with little swiss crosses - what company makes them?
I keep seeing people carrying these backpacks, laptop cases, and other bags that have little squares with a white cross on a red background on them. The bags themselves are relatively plain, but each has several crosses on it, usually in a raised hard piece sort of like a button. What line of bags are these from, or what company makes them? The information I know isn't enough to find what I'm looking for on Google - I've tried.
Day Pack Black How do I download the Black Market Chaos Pack on Just Cause 2?
I brought the limited version of just cause 2 the other day and i want to download the content for PS3. It is definitely the limited edition game because it tells me i can download them. HELP?!?!
Backpack Pack Travelling round the world - how do I pack for beaches AND cold mountains in 1 backpack ?
I am planning to travel though China, South East Asia, New Zealand and South America doing both rural and urban, freezing cold and boiling hot. As this is my first time backpacking, I cannot see how I can cater for 8-12 months, and such contrasting requirements all within my 20kg weight allowance.
Any tips and advice as to essentials to take, what can be left behind and packing techniques would be VERY much appreciated !!!
The trick to backpacking is to take items as you can use repeatedly in practically all weather conditions - like long-sleeve t-shirts, windbreaker jackets and pants that zip-off at the knees for example.
Start with the "base layer." Lightweight undershirts that keep you warm under the cold-weather clothes, but that you can also wear as outdoor t-shirts in the hot weather. So it should be comfy and light, but maybe somewhat presentable at the same time.
Pants - the kind that zip-off at the knees are invaluable; worth the investment if you need to buy them. Two pairs of those should do the trick. Avoid jeans; they're very uncomfortable if they get really wet, and first time you get rained on you'll be miserable. Try to get your hands on a pair of lycra running pants too; those are extremely "packable" and are good by themselves or if worn underneath the other pants for some added warmth in the cold; plus they're comfy to sleep in.
Head - A bandana is a great accessory to have (ever watched Survivor and seen them worn as often as they are?). There's never not room for a bandana. Also should take along a baseball cap or another hat of your choice. A lot of body heat escapes frrom the head, so this is actually very important.
Outer layer - A windbreaker jacket, preferably water-resistant and with a hood. Also a fleece top is a good choice. Maybe a pullover sweater as well. The trick here is you want multiple layers that can be put on or taken off as needed and used in all possible situations somehow. Your "winter coat" may be the exception here; obviously you need that one layer for the freezing cold, but try to get something that can be stuffed away in the bottom of your pack when it's not needed. Fleece is the absolute-best material for gloves, because it'll keep you warm even when wet.
Shoes - A pair of lightweight walking shoes or sandals, and only if you have room. Preferably, make sure your hiking boots or whatever you're wearing for the trip could be worn all the time if need-be; not having to take extra shoes saves space big-time. If anything, take more socks than you think you will need (at least one or two additional pairs).
Other stuff - sleeping bag (latched to your pack in some way), sunscreen, toilet paper, healthy and lightweight snacks, band-aids (for minor cuts as well as foot blisters), aspirin or Ibuprofen and two water bottles. All that should pack nice and easily.
Experiment with different ways to actually pack everything. Google something called the "bundle" method of packing. Usually better to roll clothes into one another rather than trying to fold everything. Generally bulky things get stuffed into the bottom of the pack and smaller items set into the big things or on top. But try putting the important things where you can most quickly take them out without having to unpack everything.
Good luck and have fun.
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