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Thank you, thank you, thank you. I searched high and low for an answer, I'd almost given up.HLO = Hand Luggage Only, many acronyms often used on AFF
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I searched high and low for an answer, I'd almost given up.HLO = Hand Luggage Only, many acronyms often used on AFF
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I am not part of that, one wheelie bag (HL) and small backpac (day use) sees me through.There is a while sub-culture around the concept of "OneBag" travel, to be as minimalist as possible.
I agree with your opening statement. I also spent most of my traveling life as a solo, don't do group tours and always like to have my bags nearby. I did try the wheeled backpack for a while but soon found myself back with a 2 wheel carry on and a backpack that I could attach to the wheeled bag. On a side note I do have a preference for 2 wheel bags as I would replace the original wheels with inline skate wheels, the telescopic arms would often give out before the wheels. I am rough on bags, cobbles, dirt, grass, carpet, stairs, gutters etc. if it has wheels it stays on the ground and pulled behind me.Ignoring the plane and weight limit side of things...my motto always has been if you cant carry it dont take it.
I travel by myself mostly and mix it up from 1 star to 5 star hotels but unless its a group tour thing where the luggage is dealt with en masse, I handle my bags.
I have a wheeled backpack, mostly it wheels behind me in civilised places where there are footpaths etc but if it cobbles or dirt or stairs it goes on my back.
I am not part of that, one wheelie bag (HL) and small backpac (day use) sees me through.
I agree with your opening statement. I also spent most of my traveling life as a solo, don't do group tours and always like to have my bags nearby. I did try the wheeled backpack for a while but soon found myself back with a 2 wheel carry on and a backpack that I could attach to the wheeled bag. On a side note I do have a preference for 2 wheel bags as I would replace the original wheels with inline skate wheels, the telescopic arms would often give out before the wheels. I am rough on bags, cobbles, dirt, grass, carpet, stairs, gutters etc. if it has wheels it stays on the ground and pulled behind me.
I have about 7-8kgs of essentials.Yep - Doc Emirates nailed it .
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In my mind this is a serious question how did you fix roller skate wheels to a medium size bag, was it a spinner and did the roller skate wheels rotate through 360 degrees sideways. I have toyed with wheel replacement on lager luggage but have not been able to make it work.I have a medium suitcase where I replaced the cough wheels with roller skate ones...so smooth.
I am 70's kid so one of the reasons I asked based on your roller skate comment. Inline skates, blades or whatever they are called these wheels are better and more durable than the wheels on most new bags.I'm an 80's kid, no such thing as roller blades....lol,
We are off on a 8 week Europe trip in about a month via Singapore
Family of 4, with 2 young children
Will have 2 x large suitcases 25kg each
4 x carry on bags
Wish us luck for the trains and transfers
I think that it is a given that if you are travelling with children or need to take sporting equipment that HLO is not possible. Good luck to you both and may the luggage gods smile on you.Can't do the HLO.
Packing List for January (2 pax) ski trip :
Two large suitcases.
Large Duffle Bag.
Double Ski Bag
Two x Carry-on
Assorted Hand/Computer Bags
All bags maximum allowable weight (plus)
Theory being if you are going to push or pull a carry on you
may as well push a trolley.
Not to be recommended if you need to use public transport !
Can't do the HLO.
Packing List for January (2 pax) ski trip :
Two large suitcases.
Large Duffle Bag.
Double Ski Bag
Two x Carry-on
Assorted Hand/Computer Bags
All bags maximum allowable weight (plus)
Theory being if you are going to push or pull a carry on you
may as well push a trolley.
Not to be recommended if you need to use public transport !