http://spreadsheets.google.com/feeds/list/o06996531621457208767.1275442097903647886/od6/public/basic/emtbd2009-11-03T07:16:52.328Zcountryonyourpassport: USA, yourage: 23, travelascoupleorsingle: with girlfriend and single, whatisthelongesttimeyouhaveevertraveledoutsideyourcountry: backpacked europe for 1 month, brandnameofbackpack: gregory, whatdidyoupayforbaginu.s.dollars: 280, listtheitemsthathavebrokeonyourbag.: one zipper pull, other than that, nothing, whatarethebiggestproblemsyouhadwiththebag: way too awesome, but other than that, no dedicated slot for a laptop (even though i didn't bring one, i would have like to have that option), too expensive looking, whatfeaturesorbenefitsdoyouwantincluded: lots of pockets to organize, different ways to access gear, comfortable to wear for long periods of time, not too flashy, howmuchweightdoyoucarryinthebag: 25 lbs, didyoureturnwithmorethanbagsthanyouleftwith: no, howoftendidyouusethewaistharness: always, wasyourobbedonthetrip: no, didyourbagfallintothewaterontrip: no, didyoucarryatent: No, didyoucarryasleepingbag: no, i did carry a sleep sack though, about the size of a water bottle, didyoucarryacamelbackwaterpouch: no, i just bought large bottles of water everywhere i went, my backpack had a pocket that could hold any size water bottle very securely, whatitemsdidyounotneed: none, didyouloseawaterbottle: Yes, explainyouropinionsonwaterbottles: i didn't bring a water bottle, i preferred to buy large bottles of water. they are very cheap everywhere i went, as long as i went to the right store, and since they were bottled and filtered, i didn't have to worry about the water not being clean. when i got done with the bottle, i could throw it away, or if i'm in rome or switzerland, i can fill it again from a fountain, doyoucarryandumbrella: Yes, wheelsornowheelsbag: no wheels, howmanybagsdidyoucary: 1 backpack plus one small messenger bag, no-name brand, linktophotosofyourbag.: http://ep.yimg.com/ip/I/hhut_2053_5524501, doyoucarryarainponcho: i carried a light weight rain jacket, fit better, looked better, could also be used for warmth, doyoucarrryacomputerexplainhowyoucarry: no, didyoubreakacameraorlose: no, averagepriceofroomsyoulivedin: 10-75 euros a night, whydoyouloveyourbag: very comfortable, very roomy, i could always carry everything i had and keep it organized, howdoyourepairabagwhentraveling: duct tape, doesapersonneedhikingboots: not unless they are planning on hiking over serious terrain that would include lots of water crossings. hiking boots are too bulky and heavy. there are many more lightweight options that will work as well, if not better. also, hiking boots can look goofy in certain situations, explainhowyoumanageguidebooks: i had the binding cut off of a large guidebook, and rebound the chapters into smaller books that i could easily stuff in my back pocket, doyouclimbmountains: yes, doyoulikeallthelittlepocketsinsidethebag: yes, i liked all the little pockets, becuase i had lots of little things that i like to keep seperate. it made it very easy to find something quickly, also, if everything has its own place, you will know if you are missing or forgot something. , didyougetyourbagslashedwithrazor: no, wouldalargedufflebagworkgoodenough: i guess so, although there were points were i would have to walk long distances, and a large duffle would have been a lot more cumbersome to carry. also, i would be tempted to put duffle bag down a lot, increasing chances that i would leave it or it would be stolen. with a backpack, it is always on, and i always knew where it was., doyoulockyourbag: No, explainbagsecurity: i would lock my bag in my room, or in a hostel's bag room. if i put it down in a public place, i never let it out of my site. if i needed to leave it somewhere, i would find a locker. , doyouknowofanyonewhohadthebagstolenexplainwhathappened.: yes, a girl had her bag stolen on a subway in barcelona. one guy distracted her while another stole it from between her feet on the floor before she could notice. , whatfeaturedoyoudreamofonabackpack: a way to have a detachable daypack that doesn't compromise the comfort or security of the rest of the bag. the daypack must also not look ridiculous, like most of the detachable daypacks i saw.