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The vestibule has two entrances, one on each side, and lots of... RÄVEN BACKPACK Fjällräven Summer 2016 Anyone needing a simple and durable backpack should have a look at Fjällräven's new Räven series. Comfortable shoulder straps, pockets for a laptop and telephones/sunglasses as well as spacious storage compartments make it ready to carry life’s essentials during both everyday routines and in... Fjällräven - Keb Jacket [ Summer 2013 ] Well-ventilated outdoors jacket in stretch and durable G-1000 Eco. Storm hood, ventilation openings, two breast pockets and a sleeve pocket. Fjällräven - Akka View 2 [ Summer 2013 ] Lightweight and airy self-standing tent with two vestibules that can be opened for ventilation and to get a better view. Stable with two diagonal hoops that form a cross. Fjällräven - Abisko Jacket [ Summer 2013 ] Handy trekking jacket in G-1000 Lite and stretch for mobility and breathability on quick treks. Fixed hood and three pockets.

Fjällräven - Jackalberry Shirt [ Summer 2013 ] Short-sleeve shirt in easy-to-care-for, cool bamboo blend. Two breast pockets with flaps. Short-sleeve shirt with slim fit in easy-to-care-for, cool bamboo blend with natural anti-bacterial properties that resist bad odours. Fjällräven - Barents Pro [ Summer 2013 ] Durable trekking trousers for many adventures in the mountains and forests. Made from durable, wind and water resistant G-1000® with double reinforcements over the rear and knees. Fjällräven - Kajka 75 [ Summer 2013 ] Advanced trekking backpack that is extremely comfortable to carry with smart functions. Support system with Perfect Fit adjustment and main compartment with Wet/Dry areas. Fjällräven - Keb Trousers [ Summer 2013 ] Technically advanced trekking trousers with optimised fit and carefully planned details. Intended for alpine trekking that requires climbing - where mobility is just as important as durability and protection from sharp stones, etc.

I didn’t think I could work a wheeled luggage into my travel style, but I found the perfect wheeled pack: the Osprey Ozone 36! While I’ve considerably downsized my backpack since my first big trip, I still look on in mild envy at those carefree travellers with wheeled cases. Carrying a hefty DSLR camera, plus lenses, and a laptop, as well as a backpack can be a bit of a strain, especially in blisteringly hot, humid countries. I love to be on the move but I can dread transit days when I know there will be lots of changes and walking.swissgear upload 16 laptop backpack That was the reason I chose a carry-on size, 40 litre backpack for my rail trip to South East Asia in 2013/14. backpack gw2 galleryIt was so refreshing to have such a small pack, yet even then, I found it heavy and cumbersome: the backpack strapped to my back, my camera bag strapped to the front, I looked like a sweaty tortoise!mythos laptop backpack

A wheeled bag would make things so much easier, but is there a wheeled bag that can suit how I travel? I had an inexpensive wheeled case that I used for the occasional weekend break, but it was frustratingly bad to drag along, it would always flip over, the wheels were wobbly and the case looked completely cheap and ready to fall to pieces at any moment. I’d looked into upgrading it for my northern Europe rail trip over the winter but all the fancy carry-on cases just didn’t seem to do it for me.scargel backpack Then I came across the Osprey Ozone range, all my backpacks have been Osprey and they have been excellent. Their smallest, lightest carry-on sized wheeled pack is the Ozone 36: I was immediately won over! It was a bit of a last-minute buy: 2 days before I set off on the Eurostar to Belgium. My only concern was that, at 36 litres, it had 4 litres less capacity than my carry-on backpack (the Osprey Farpoint 40), I would have to travel even lighter!

This wasn’t a huge problem, I have this packing-light lark down to a T; despite heading to Nordic Europe in winter I still managed to fit everything into this compact, light bag. I share my secrets in this post! I travelled with it for just over 2 months, giving it a thorough road test. My now-beloved Ozone 36 has successfully coped with Europe’s abundant cobblestone streets, snow, rain, and countless train journeys. First off, it doesn’t look like a wheely case: it still looks like a backpack. Yeah, you still look a little bit adventurous with it! The best thing about the Osprey Ozone 36 is the wheels, they are amazing. It’s like having a Landrover instead of a car, this thing can go off-road! The wheels are big and robust, they coped magnificently well with the cobblestones; I’ve pulled it across grass, through gravel and through snow with no problems. These wheels have a high clearance: you can pull the pack up curbstones with ease and I’ve pulled it up steps too.

It never flips over, it feels sturdy and well-built. The Osprey Ozone 36 is with packed with useful pockets, like this one on the very top. I use it for my chargers and cables, for easy access without having to open the full bag. I think it was designed for the clear plastic liquids bags needed for carry-on flights, I would use it for that if I flew with this bag. No such need for this when overlanding on the train though, hoorah. There are two slim pockets on the front of the pack: I kept my travel towel in one, so I could pack it last-minute if it was drying. A useful, slim pocket in the back of the pack is perfect for magazines, books and tickets. I kept my umbrella in here, it would also be great for flip-flops too. Inside the Osprey Ozone 36 there are internal side pockets and a big webbed pocket on the inside of the lid.  Robust straps compress your things securely: I use stuff sacks and they fitted perfectly in here. The pack zips wide open like a clam giving you easy access to all your things, and making it quick to repack.

The pack’s compact size meant I could put it into lockers or slip it under the bed in hostels and hotels. When travelling with it on the train (on many trains!) it fitted easily into the overhead luggage racks, and at less that 9 kgs fully packed it wasn’t a struggle to get it up there either. I rolled it on its back under the seat sometimes, if there was room, its dinky size means it’s not a challenge to travel with. More than any other form of transport, this pack was made for adventurous train travel. It made my Euro rail trip effortless. I can see that it would be excellent as a carry-on bag for flying too (which is what the Ozone 36 was really designed for!). It has a sturdy, retractable T shaped handle that fits neatly down into the pack when not in use. I found it comfortable to use and a good height. Empty, the Osprey Ozone 36 weights less than 2 kgs, which is pretty light for a wheeled pack and it has padded handles on the top and sides for when you need to carry it.