Monday, May 30, 2011

What to pack...which bag(s)...how much is 20 kg (again)?

I'm getting ready to pack for my ultimate trip, but first I need to figure out what to pack since I'll be biking, horse-back riding, hiking, rafting and maybe even diving or surfing.  So how do I pack for a 3+ month long trip that includes all these activities?  I'd like to go lite and bring one bag, but can it be done?  Should I stuff all my gears/clothes into a backpack or duffel bag?  I've searched all over the web and visited EMS and REI stores numerous times to find that "one" bag, and I've narrowed down to the following options:

  • Patagonia Black Hole 90L + Osprey Manta 20 pack
  • Osprey Aether 70 + Medium Duffle Bag + Osprey Manta 20 pack
  • Patagonia Black Hole 90L + Patagonia Scramble 35 Backpack + Osprey Manta 20 pack

Yep, I've gone insane!