http://spreadsheets.google.com/feeds/list/pv6W-xHCsGGGOPCCZ1EezEQ/od6/public/basic/cssly2009-11-03T07:16:52.328Zcountryonyourpassport: USA, firstname: Wade, yourage: 27, travelascoupleorsingle: both, whatisthelongesttimeyouhaveevertraveledoutsideyourcountry: hmm . . . years., brandnameofbackpack: Kelty Redwing 2650, whatdidyoupayforbaginu.s.dollars: $80, listtheitemsthathavebrokeonyourbag.: Nothing besides holes in the water bottle holders., whatarethebiggestproblemsyouhadwiththebag: Bad zipper setup on side pockets. I only use them for storing dirty socks or underwear. I do not put anything in them that I would really mind loosing., whatfeaturesorbenefitsdoyouwantincluded: 1. Detachable front harness so that I can have my bag in one piece when I am walking and in two so that I can separate from the main bag but still carry the smaller one. 2. A GOOD way to lock the zippers closed. 3. Well fastened (and internally connected) rings at various places on the outside so I can chain the bag up with a bike lock when I am not in the hotel room or on a train. 3. Slash resistant, water proof leather (or other very strong material) on the outside so that I can get it wet and knock it around without worrying about ripping it or it leaking. 4. A loop to strap the waist harness through on the front of the bag so that the straps are not flapping around and getting stuck on stuff in buss luggage compartments or while going through airport machinery. 5. Attachments on outside of bag to clip gear to and lots of gear straps. , howmuchweightdoyoucarryinthebag: around 10 kilos, didyoureturnwithmorethanbagsthanyouleftwith: Only when I go to visit my family, and have gifts to carry. My travel gear does not overflow from the bag., howoftendidyouusethewaistharness: Always. It is very good., wasyourobbedonthetrip: Not recently., didyourbagfallintothewaterontrip: no, didyoucarryatent: No, didyoucarryasleepingbag: Not a tent but I often carry a folded up tarp that I keep in the side straps (side straps are very good for storing things you don't want in the bag). I sometimes carry a sleeping bag, but I attach it to the outside of the bag. , didyoucarryacamelbackwaterpouch: No. Don't trust them to not burst and ruin things in the bag. Maybe if it was attached to the outside of the bag with a good membrane dividing it from everything else I may trust it . . . but I probably would not use it., whatitemsdidyounotneed: Stupid side pocket design. But they do protect some kind of stupid stretchy web that is on the interior sides of the bag. , blogorwebsitenameifyouhaveone: http://www.vagabondjourney.com http://www.openroadsong.com, didyouloseawaterbottle: Yes, explainyouropinionsonwaterbottles: Like them. But would like a bag that could store them on the outside securely, so they do now fall out all the time., doyoucarryandumbrella: No, wheelsornowheelsbag: No Wheels, howmanybagsdidyoucary: Two. A backpack and a small bag that hangs from a shoulder strap. , linktophotosofyourbag.: http://www.openroadsong.com/2008/02/kelty-redwing-backpack.html, doyoucarryarainponcho: Yes. I strap it to the outside of the bag with the tarp and sleeping bag. , doyoucarrryacomputerexplainhowyoucarry: Yes. I carry one in the computer compartment that runs along the frame in the harness., didyoubreakacameraorlose: Not recently., averagepriceofroomsyoulivedin: $0-$10, whydoyouloveyourbag: Because it is well made, really comfortable, has a good harness, and is the size that I want it to be., howdoyourepairabagwhentraveling: With dental floss and a sewing needle., doesapersonneedhikingboots: No. But I choose to wear boots . .. but have hiked long trails in the Himalaya with sandals before . . . So I say, no, a traveler does not NEED hiking boots. , explainhowyoumanageguidebooks: in backpack, doyouclimbmountains: Yes., doyoulikeallthelittlepocketsinsidethebag: Awww . . . not really. Sometimes to keep condoms is., didyougetyourbagslashedwithrazor: No. But did once stick my machete through it., wouldalargedufflebagworkgoodenough: No., doyoulockyourbag: Yes, explainbagsecurity: If I can securely lock the zippers and lock the back to something solid with a bike lock then I say that it is as secure as possible., doyouknowofanyonewhohadthebagstolenexplainwhathappened.: No., whatfeaturedoyoudreamofonabackpack: Small size that never fills up haha.