Backpacks

I've been to EMS twice already this morning. First I purchased a small day pack with compartments. The pack came with a laptop case; I was sold. I'm not bringing a laptop anywhere with me, however, and when I returned home I learned that compartments do not make for easy packing. I went back to the store.

E.W. had told me that he likes top loaders. We browsed the EMS website for a while and he recommended the Go-Lite race packs (which boast an "anatomically contoured air-channel mesh back panel"). They're a fraction of the weight and easily collapsible; I'm trying to bring my pack on as a carry-on. I exchanged packs. Ingrid, the manager of the store, called me a crazy guy. So far the pack seems amazing.

Thirty-six hours to go and I still don't have sunscreen. I'm going to do laundry and eat lunch in a bit. And then find a local place to get my passport pictures done. It's too wet now to go to Chinatown. Posted by eku at April 26, 2004 12:57 PM