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Travel bag vs. backpack for traveling
« on: December 20, 2018, 03:49:27 PM »
HI everyone.. Hope y'all are all ready for Christmas  :)
I seem to need something to stress over each day  ::) ...So, here is today's stress...
I am taking my laptop, Note 10 and Kindle... and of course Passport and assorted papers as well as a coat.
What do you suggest as far as other than my carry on (which does have a laptop compartment, but using it for my application originals I sent with my Spousal Visa stuff) as my other personal item.. backpack, cross-body travel bag  :-\\\\  or my purse... what did y'all do... again, thank you for all your help  ;)
ohhh the decisions
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Re: Travel bag vs. backpack for traveling
« Reply #1 on: December 20, 2018, 04:40:57 PM »
I'd just pack whatever is comfortable that you already own.  And used to travelling with. 


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Re: Travel bag vs. backpack for traveling
« Reply #2 on: December 20, 2018, 04:43:15 PM »
I'd just pack whatever is comfortable that you already own.  And used to travelling with.
I think I need a margarita and a nap lol   ;D
I was thinking the same, just needed to write it out and get feedback,  thank you for your help ;)
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Re: Travel bag vs. backpack for traveling
« Reply #3 on: December 20, 2018, 04:45:13 PM »
HI everyone.. Hope y'all are all ready for Christmas  :)
I seem to need something to stress over each day  ::) ...So, here is today's stress...
I am taking my laptop, Note 10 and Kindle... and of course Passport and assorted papers as well as a coat.
What do you suggest as far as other than my carry on (which does have a laptop compartment, but using it for my application originals I sent with my Spousal Visa stuff) as my other personal item.. backpack, cross-body travel bag  :-\\\\  or my purse... what did y'all do... again, thank you for all your help  ;)
ohhh the decisions

I always take a roll on cabin bag and a cross body purse for the very most valuable things, money/credit cards/passport etc. The cross body bag is small enough to wear at all times (stretching legs, bathroom visits etc) I feel safe that way.


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Re: Travel bag vs. backpack for traveling
« Reply #4 on: December 20, 2018, 04:50:57 PM »
I always take a roll on cabin bag and a cross body purse for the very most valuable things, money/credit cards/passport etc. The cross body bag is small enough to wear at all times (stretching legs, bathroom visits etc) I feel safe that way.
ahhhh, good Idea on the bag...didn't think of that  ;)
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Re: Travel bag vs. backpack for traveling
« Reply #5 on: December 20, 2018, 04:59:12 PM »
And I also always have another soft bag within the cabin bag that I take out once on the plane. This has my book/knitting/snacks etc and I keep it at my feet for easy access during the flight. :)


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Re: Travel bag vs. backpack for traveling
« Reply #6 on: December 20, 2018, 05:30:10 PM »
And I also always have another soft bag within the cabin bag that I take out once on the plane. This has my book/knitting/snacks etc and I keep it at my feet for easy access during the flight. :)
Correct me if i'm wrong, but I won't need anything from the stack of papers sent to NY other than my current passport and visa right ...because of a bottle of meds i'm taking , I am taking my marriage certificate due to the script in my maiden name just in case I get questioned. If I won't need anything, I may stick the paperwork in my checked suitcase and stick the laptop in the carry on slot  :)
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Re: Travel bag vs. backpack for traveling
« Reply #7 on: December 20, 2018, 05:32:54 PM »
I ended up asking for an extra carryon when I moved, important docs + medical stuff + laptops. I have a wheeled underseat bag, and an international carry on so that's usually enough (they slide together when wheeling around the airport)

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Re: Travel bag vs. backpack for traveling
« Reply #8 on: December 20, 2018, 05:36:48 PM »
I ended up asking for an extra carryon when I moved, important docs + medical stuff + laptops. I have a wheeled underseat bag, and an international carry on so that's usually enough (they slide together when wheeling around the airport)

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Good Idea as well  :)
One wouldn't think what to take with a carry on would not  be so difficult haha..  :-\\\\   
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Re: Travel bag vs. backpack for traveling
« Reply #9 on: December 20, 2018, 05:46:23 PM »
Good Idea as well  :)
One wouldn't think what to take with a carry on would not  be so difficult haha..  :-\\\\

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Re: Travel bag vs. backpack for traveling
« Reply #10 on: December 20, 2018, 06:35:09 PM »
Correct me if i'm wrong, but I won't need anything from the stack of papers sent to NY other than my current passport and visa right ...because of a bottle of meds i'm taking , I am taking my marriage certificate due to the script in my maiden name just in case I get questioned. If I won't need anything, I may stick the paperwork in my checked suitcase and stick the laptop in the carry on slot  :)

I would not let paperwork go more than a few feet from me. What happens if your checked suitcase gets lost?


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Re: Travel bag vs. backpack for traveling
« Reply #11 on: December 20, 2018, 06:55:02 PM »

You aren't travelling through Turkey or some other weird country are you?  There are limits on carrying laptops to and from the US and certain countries.


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Re: Travel bag vs. backpack for traveling
« Reply #12 on: December 20, 2018, 06:56:24 PM »
You aren't travelling through Turkey or some other weird country are you?  There are limits on carrying laptops to and from the US and certain countries.
Oh gosh I am hoping not  :o
Hopefully I will leave from here in Amarillo but may have to drive to Dallas for a better price, but maybe to thru Denver and Newark on to Manchester ..
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Re: Travel bag vs. backpack for traveling
« Reply #13 on: December 20, 2018, 06:57:43 PM »
I would not let paperwork go more than a few feet from me. What happens if your checked suitcase gets lost?
True, there's a zipper area under the main carry on space. I can put them there with my jewelry
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Re: Travel bag vs. backpack for traveling
« Reply #14 on: December 21, 2018, 11:36:33 AM »
I stopped traveling with my purse/bag years ago. I only travel with a backpack now. I usually check my big suitcase and have my backpack as my only carry on. I find it easier to be hands-free while traveling and carrying a purse/bag around only begs for me to sit it down somewhere and forget it.


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