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Forum: Travel Products
Nov 3, 2021, 8:15 am
Replies: 8
Views: 3,885
Posted By bonuspay

Great, thank you!

Great, thank you!
Forum: Travel Products
Nov 2, 2021, 12:54 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 3,885
Posted By bonuspay

Does anyone make a BASIC suitcase anymore (no wheels)

Does anyone make just a basic (carry-on size) soft suitcase with no wheels, just a carry handle? Just a regular clam-shell style opening with a spacious main compartment, no extra side pockets,...
Forum: Travel Products
Apr 3, 2013, 5:44 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 13,700
Posted By bonuspay

You've been given some good advice here so far. ...

You've been given some good advice here so far. I concur that you'll be fine traveling with just two suits. However, you'll probably want to have at least 3-4 suits in your wardrobe rotation since...
Forum: Travel Products
Mar 5, 2013, 4:46 pm
Replies: 468
Views: 339,396
Posted By bonuspay

My USB cable has a micro-USB splitter extension...

My USB cable has a micro-USB splitter extension cable that allows me to charge two devices simultaneously, usually my spare battery charger plus one phone or my tablet are connected at the same time....
Forum: Travel Products
Mar 5, 2013, 1:02 pm
Replies: 468
Views: 339,396
Posted By bonuspay

Couple more things.... Use FedEx/UPS to your...

Couple more things....

Use FedEx/UPS to your advantage:
If you have a bunch of materials or equipment you need to bring for a meeting, or you obtained a bunch of extra stuff at your destination...
Forum: Travel Products
Mar 5, 2013, 12:49 pm
Replies: 468
Views: 339,396
Posted By bonuspay

- Bag: Victorinox Standard Issue OR Victorinox...

- Bag: Victorinox Standard Issue OR Victorinox Paratrooper
The Standard Issue is a 3-way carry, no wheels bag. It looks like a large laptop bag so I can get away with carrying it into meetings if...
Forum: Travel Products
Mar 5, 2013, 11:57 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,598
Posted By bonuspay

Yes, I have substantially reduced what I carry to...

Yes, I have substantially reduced what I carry to meetings as well. For the last year or so, I have often been leaving the laptop behind entirely since I can do almost everything I need with my...
Forum: Travel Products
Mar 5, 2013, 11:41 am
Replies: 18
Views: 40,582
Posted By bonuspay

I have one of these Brita water bottles. Thought...

I have one of these Brita water bottles. Thought I'd get lots of use out of it when I bought it, but instead it has taken up permanent residence at home in my bedroom, so I can fill it from the tap...
Forum: Travel Products
Feb 19, 2013, 12:41 pm
Replies: 87
Views: 82,499
Posted By bonuspay

I'm a big fan of the Brooks Brothers non-iron...

I'm a big fan of the Brooks Brothers non-iron shirts (extra-slim fit, for me). Awesome fit, they don't wrinkle easily, and when they do need ironing, they are super-easy to iron. Less expensive...
Forum: Travel Products
Feb 19, 2013, 12:23 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 5,312
Posted By bonuspay

I too agree with tfar. I've tried organizer...

I too agree with tfar. I've tried organizer cubes in the past, but I don't care for them. They only add weight and complexity. I've learned that properly-packed luggage doesn't need organizer...
Forum: Travel Products
Feb 19, 2013, 12:12 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 12,370
Posted By bonuspay

I too am a big fan of ziploc bags for my travel...

I too am a big fan of ziploc bags for my travel needs. They're lightweight, disposable, mostly watertight, and as you said, easy to quickly see what's inside of them. I have pared down all my...
Forum: Travel Products
Feb 19, 2013, 12:07 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 12,370
Posted By bonuspay

arjunrc, your accessories look pretty well...

arjunrc, your accessories look pretty well optimized. Couple questions/suggestions:

1. Not sure what the batteries are for, but can you ditch them and just buy them along the way when needed?
...
Forum: Travel Products
Feb 11, 2013, 12:35 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 18,515
Posted By bonuspay

I'd say that 231X looks like a good choice for...

I'd say that 231X looks like a good choice for your needs. I use a Victorinox Standard Brief which is very similar to the 231X in its size and style.
Forum: Travel Products
Feb 1, 2013, 2:25 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 4,570
Posted By bonuspay

Amen to that. And, hand-carry (or...

Amen to that. And, hand-carry (or shoulder-carry) is just so much more practical for many reasons too.
Forum: Travel Products
Feb 1, 2013, 11:20 am
Replies: 34
Views: 50,567
Posted By bonuspay

I have several luggage with built-in "suiters"...

I have several luggage with built-in "suiters" that do an okay job of carrying maybe 1 jacket and dress shirt with very few wrinkles when I get to my destination, but my garment bag still beats them...
Forum: Travel Products
Jan 31, 2013, 3:57 pm
Replies: 50
Views: 22,360
Posted By bonuspay

Excellent advice here so far, and I follow almost...

Excellent advice here so far, and I follow almost all the same advice arjunrc provided above. Here's all I can add to what arjunrc already said:

* I use regular disposable earplugs most of the...
Forum: Travel Products
Jan 31, 2013, 3:39 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 4,570
Posted By bonuspay

Agreed. Hand-carry it. Roll it and it's almost...

Agreed. Hand-carry it. Roll it and it's almost guaranteed to get gate checked. Use wheeled luggage if you must, but my preference is to one-bag it with a hand-carry (no wheels) travel pack. It's...
Forum: Travel Products
Jan 11, 2013, 12:59 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,925
Posted By bonuspay

I assume this trip is for business? I travel to...

I assume this trip is for business? I travel to Chicago for business during the winter as well. As others have suggested here, I also recommend the layering method, and I have no problem one-bagging...
Forum: Travel Products
Jan 3, 2013, 2:46 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 8,352
Posted By bonuspay

1. Stay away from leather bags if you're...

1. Stay away from leather bags if you're concerned about weight. There are plenty of durable, practical, and fashionable nylon bags that weigh less than half that of leather bags.

2. Don't...
Forum: Travel Products
Jan 3, 2013, 2:15 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 12,122
Posted By bonuspay

Unless you're a student, forget the backpack. ...

Unless you're a student, forget the backpack.

The recommendations for the Tom Bihn tristar, or the ebags weekender are good. I'm a big fan of going the lightweight one-bagger approach with these...
Forum: Travel Products
Jan 3, 2013, 1:55 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 36,284
Posted By bonuspay

Comment on the Comment on spinner bags, as a rollaboard user.

Spinners appear to be de rigueur for the novice traveler and frankly, rollerboards are not much better. Sure they glide like a dream down the airport terminals, jetways, and even can do admirably at...
Forum: Travel Products
Nov 5, 2012, 1:14 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 25,863
Posted By bonuspay

Your question drove me out of just lurking to...

Your question drove me out of just lurking to registering, so here goes...

I regularly do exactly what you're trying to do, that is: one-bag it with a garment bag and carry my laptop. I use a...
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