Luggage or Backpack?
Aug 26, 2007 | 7:41 pm
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Luggage or Backpack?
Two weeks in China. We will travel all over the map.
We personally prefer luggage (nice roller) over a backpack. Is is doable? Adviseable?
Would the population density make it safer for us to use a backpack over pulling luggage behind us all the time? Any suggestions?
We personally prefer luggage (nice roller) over a backpack. Is is doable? Adviseable?
Would the population density make it safer for us to use a backpack over pulling luggage behind us all the time? Any suggestions?
Aug 26, 2007 | 8:58 pm
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For most travelers, I think the rollaway works better, but IIRC you're planning on doing some "off the beaten track" type stuff, in which case, my vote would go to the backpack. Basically, wheeled luggage is annoying in train stations, bus stations, city streets, and anywhere with stairs. The main things I don't like about backpacks are: 1) they make my back sweaty; and 2) they look kind of silly. (#2 isn't a huge concern, but matters somewhat when meeting business people.)
Aug 26, 2007 | 10:12 pm
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For most travelers, I think the rollaway works better, but IIRC you're planning on doing some "off the beaten track" type stuff, in which case, my vote would go to the backpack. Basically, wheeled luggage is annoying in train stations, bus stations, city streets, and anywhere with stairs. The main things I don't like about backpacks are: 1) they make my back sweaty; and 2) they look kind of silly. (#2 isn't a huge concern, but matters somewhat when meeting business people.)
Aug 26, 2007 | 10:34 pm
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your best bet is to use a backpack 'cos it is so much easier to move around. but it will certainly depend on how u plan to move around. if u plan to rough it out and take public transportation, then it will be much more convenient to have the backpack, but if u plan to take a cab to your hotels, then your luggage with wheels should be fine.
Aug 27, 2007 | 7:17 am
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Thank you all.
I think I will buy the hybrid. Saw one at the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi here in Taiwan.
My wife will use a roller luggage.
I just hope I don't end up carrying both.
I think I will buy the hybrid. Saw one at the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi here in Taiwan.
My wife will use a roller luggage.
I just hope I don't end up carrying both.