One-bag, carry-on, light travel tips, techniques, and gear

More updates and enhancements from Tom Bihn. The Western Flyer now has a new front panel design and a choice of backpack straps or nifty rear pockets - one of which functions as an over-the-handle sleeve:

As a non-backpacker, I’m interested. You don’t have to use a rolling bag to take advantage of the handle slot - it comes in handy if your traveling companion is a roller. If my spouse uses her big rolling bag I often end up towing with my strap knotted around the handle! More from the TB blog.

TWO HORIZ. POCKETS INSTEAD OF THREE + BOTTLE POCKET

Update on May 19, 2010 by

Frank@OBOW

Imagine my surprise when I received an e-mail from an editor of Women’s World magazine a few months ago. The queston: Which carry-on bag? Given the need to downsize to avoid gate checks and stuffed overhead bins, I recommended the Western Flyer. Check it (and other picks) in the latest issue at a supermarket checkout near you. Here’s an image of some of the content:

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