Backpack

Cath, her sister Tracy, and I are heading for Vietnam toward the end of the month.  It's my first bit of overseas travelling, and yes... I'm quite excited.  I've been acquiring things, in preparation, for the last month or so.   Yesterday I bought a backpack.  A K-Way Transit 75.

I was modelling it in my room last night.  The website says the ventilation system will be helpful when "You're carrying 75 liters on your back...'  That's a lot of tailored suits from Hoi An.

It's quite rare to spend a lot of money on something, and feel utterly vindicated about it when you get home.  After peering into all of the pockets, discovering a rain shield and a variety of sheaths and harnesses... I decided it was a good buy.  A totally rational summation of value.  The hip supports make it feel like you're part of a congo line, with the person behind you violating the hands-on-shoulders guideline.