carry on luggage

mathmom
Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:02:01 +0000

Only carry-on? Ouch! I think the best thing is either a duffle with a shoulder strap (like this: or a small frameless backpack - my dh uses a Jansport Euro Sak (like this: . You’ll have to be careful with sizes. I like the nylon duffle we get from the Sierra Club because it weighs nothing, but the ones made of canvas might be sturdier.

We got given two Jansport frameless backpacks as wedding presents. We took them all over Europe. Dh’s finally died after 20 years, he travels more than me, mine is still going strong.

What to take? That’s harder, but I did grow up in East Africa. Keep in mind that dress tends to be conservative in Africa. (There was a prohibition on bellbottoms and miniskirts when I was there.) I’d bring some pants and some longer skirts. I lived in flipflops and sandals. Sneakers are good for hiking though. I’d bring a lightweight sweater as evenings can be cooler. And for Amsterdam, I’d bring the warmest lightest jacket I owned. My kids would find a fleece with a couple of layers underneath just dandy.