Archive for February, 2009

Macpac

Macpac is a name that is synonymous with travel. It is often said that you can tell that a traveler is from New Zealand by which kind of backpack they carry. These packs are made from quality materials and are held to the highest standards of construction. Macpac’s roots are in mountaineering and they carry […]

Karrimor

I have a Karrimor Global 50-70L travel pack that I will be reviewing in the next couple of weeks. The pack is feature rich and quite famous among backpackers. I am really looking forward to testing it out.

I’m leaving on a one week business trip to Michigan and will be traveling with a Macpac Orient Express. A detailed review is to follow shortly after.
This pack has some really nice features that I am excited about. One of the coolest ones is called Q-Zip™ which allows the pack to open up completely, providing […]

How

My Mei Voyageur gets a bath!
Have you been traveling for a few weeks or months and your pack is dirty, and smelling funky? Here is a tutorial for cleaning a backpack.
Materials needed.

Scrub brush & Washcloth.
Mild Soap such as dish soap or a specific cleaner such as Nikwax Tech Wash .

Procedure

Remove metal internal frame […]