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Post by PinkFlamingo on Nov 12, 2006 21:43:52 GMT -5
Hello all!
Me and two friends will be traveling in Eastern Europe for about 3 weeks this coming Dec/Jan, and I'm trying to decide on a pack to buy.
I have been looking at Eagle Creek's 60L. The pack says that it's carry on legal for most airlines, and I won't love it if I could just have a carry on with me. Considering I will be traveling in winter, will this be a good size for the length of the trip?
Any other suggestions? Thanks guys!
Katie
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Post by madamtrashheap on Nov 13, 2006 21:44:12 GMT -5
Hello PinkFlamingo! Have a look at this post: pretravel.proboards1.com/index.cgi?board=Transportation&action=display&n=1&thread=4818This will help you in deciding on the pack as a carry on only. It will be big enough for the 3 wks if you always wear/carry your coat, large sweater and boots, but if you tend to pack a lot then it probably won't be. Dec/Jan in Eastern Europe is bitterly cold so you'll need thermals and shirts to layer, but I've always found that a gilet/body warmer (not sure what everyone calls them, but they are sleeveless fleeces) if a great thing to throw over the top of whatever I'm wearing and then put my coat on if I'm spending a lot of time outdoors. Are you flying a lot between the cities or just on the way over and back? |
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Post by Jules80 on Nov 13, 2006 23:08:44 GMT -5
first of all, 60 litre packs are not usually allowed as carry-on. i have one and its damn big. i think my 42 litre would barely pass. second, there is still a restriction on how many onces of liquid you are allowed on board. unless you are planning on carrying around mini-shampoos etc... which are probably not enough for 3 weeks anyway. another consideration, i tend to bring cutlery with me... very convenient for eating on trains etc and sometimes in hostels with no kitchens... also not allowed on a plane. i wouldn't necessarily base my luggage selection on its carry-on ability with current air restrictions in place. just a few things to think about...
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Post by madamtrashheap on Nov 14, 2006 0:08:15 GMT -5
Just worked out why 60L would be considered legal "for most airlines" - US airlines have a greater carry on allowance than other (read: European) airlines. It wouldn't fit in the overhead compartments of most budget European airlines, and for that matter in airlines like Qantas, BA, Cathay, etc.
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