http://spreadsheets.google.com/feeds/list/o06996531621457208767.1275442097903647886/od6/public/basic/ev8pv2009-11-03T07:16:52.328Zcountryonyourpassport: canada, firstname: scot, yourage: 47, travelascoupleorsingle: Married, whatisthelongesttimeyouhaveevertraveledoutsideyourcountry: 6 weeks SE Asia couple times., brandnameofbackpack: Eagle Creek, whatdidyoupayforbaginu.s.dollars: 160, listtheitemsthathavebrokeonyourbag.: buckles, whatarethebiggestproblemsyouhadwiththebag: Day pack was overly large and bag straps not very comfortable with 50 lbs in pack., whatfeaturesorbenefitsdoyouwantincluded: fitted shoulder straps, lumbar support, padded laptop compartment, built in i-pod speakers and docking station (think Burton snow boarding packs).I-pod holder in shoulder strap and speakers in top compartment in pack. Shower/shaving kit incorporated into pack, Pack bag or fly to contain straps during airport travel. 5 liter day pack maximum.Side compartments that run the length of pack to hold Sanukes/ snork gear/ flippers. Internal straps/compartment that are top to bottom to hold the NICE Shirt for temples and the one "going out for dinner shirt". Small money compartment on shoulder strap for bus/boat/cab/tuk-tuk/beer money. Clamp type waist belt that can be worn buckled or unbuckled. Mens 80 liter Womans 65 liter Max, howmuchweightdoyoucarryinthebag: 30-50 lbs, didyoureturnwithmorethanbagsthanyouleftwith: Yes. Purchased a Same-Same North Face in Vietnam ($18.00 USD) to bring home stuff. Was not a failing of luggage that we left with just an overwhelming desire to help out local economy. And was a plan to return with art and sculpture this time., howoftendidyouusethewaistharness: Never use harness on a walk under a kilometer. After that point I find that I do it up to ease on my aching back. This cuts down on number of Beer Laos consumed on that particular evening. If harness was a clamp that closed around hips on a spring system it would be more useful. Most of the time people do not get the benefit of the waist harness. For me if it gripped loosely for short trips and could be buckled up for long trips it would be more useful., wasyourobbedonthetrip: Nearly this year but yes last year for sure., ifyeswhichcountryexplain: This year Vietnam, Last year Thailand., didyourbagfallintothewaterontrip: yes, didyoucarryatent: No, didyoucarryasleepingbag: no, didyoucarryacamelbackwaterpouch: no. They suck (HE HE), whatitemsdidyounotneed: extra compartment for dirty laundry. Laundry services are everywhere., didyouloseawaterbottle: No, explainyouropinionsonwaterbottles: Only need a side pocket for a purchased water bottle. Never been anywhere that bottled water was not available., doyoucarryandumbrella: No, wheelsornowheelsbag: No, howmanybagsdidyoucary: 2, doyoucarryarainponcho: Yes, doyoucarrryacomputerexplainhowyoucarry: yes. 9 " laptop carry it and all chargers and I-pod stuff in a soft sided lunch bag. This measures about 11"x7"x3". Place it in carry on for flights otherwise it lies in middle of pack. Would be nice if it had a dedicated compartment in pack., didyoubreakacameraorlose: no, averagepriceofroomsyoulivedin: 10/25/2009, whydoyouloveyourbag: large. Day pack is suitable for all day excursions. mesh side pockets are great for water bottles., howdoyourepairabagwhentraveling: Duct tape. , doesapersonneedhikingboots: yes. 1 day in 10 you really want them, 2 days in 10 running shoes are adequate, 7 days in 10 sandles are all you want. Would be nice if a pack had an external mesh bag to put hiking boots into. They are usually to muddy to put into pack., explainhowyoumanageguidebooks: In day pack or at the top of bag somewhere accessible., doyouclimbmountains: no, doyoulikeallthelittlepocketsinsidethebag: I have none. Would use them if they were there., didyougetyourbagslashedwithrazor: no, wouldalargedufflebagworkgoodenough: no, doyoulockyourbag: Yes, explainbagsecurity: Airport approved locks on zippers., doyouknowofanyonewhohadthebagstolenexplainwhathappened.: Yes. Bag pulled off person on street. thief made off on scooter into traffic., whatfeaturedoyoudreamofonabackpack: # 1 Would be the I-pod docking station and maybe a solar charger. #2 Better compartments in the bag. I purchased travel bags to go into my pack. #3 Dedicated footwear compartments so that my sandy/muddy footwear does not mix with my clothes. #4 shoulder straps that could be contoured to the person, like mouldable ski boots.