http://spreadsheets.google.com/feeds/list/pv6W-xHCsGGGOPCCZ1EezEQ/od6/public/basic/dyxo82009-11-03T07:16:52.328Zcountryonyourpassport: Netherlands, firstname: Michael, yourage: 34, travelascoupleorsingle: single, whatisthelongesttimeyouhaveevertraveledoutsideyourcountry: yearly trips for 4 weeks. (south, east and southeast asia, central america). Usually (sub)tropical, so don't have to bring much., brandnameofbackpack: Patagonia MLC, whatdidyoupayforbaginu.s.dollars: 159, listtheitemsthathavebrokeonyourbag.: Nothing so far. Good construction., whatarethebiggestproblemsyouhadwiththebag: No problems so far. Bag is soft-sided, and doesn't have a lot of shape by itself. , whatfeaturesorbenefitsdoyouwantincluded: Attachment points for the strap were too close to the side handle. This has been fixed in recent models., howmuchweightdoyoucarryinthebag: 8 to 10 kilos, didyoureturnwithmorethanbagsthanyouleftwith: I usually fill up the daypack during the journey., howoftendidyouusethewaistharness: Sometimes. It's got a rudimentary waist harness, just a strap, and that's enough., wasyourobbedonthetrip: no., ifyeswhichcountryexplain: n/a, didyourbagfallintothewaterontrip: no., didyoucarryatent: No, didyoucarryasleepingbag: no., didyoucarryacamelbackwaterpouch: no., whatitemsdidyounotneed: i don't use the main side strap very often. I've taken it off now and don't use it anymore at all., blogorwebsitenameifyouhaveone: n/a, didyouloseawaterbottle: No, explainyouropinionsonwaterbottles: Water bottle goes in the daypack, not in the main backpack., doyoucarryandumbrella: No, wheelsornowheelsbag: no wheels, howmanybagsdidyoucary: main pack is the Patagonia MLC http://www.patagonia.com/usa/product.go?style_color=48105 I've got a small daypack to accompany it. Can fit inside the big bag too, but usually wear it for easy access to important stuff., linktophotosofyourbag.: http://www.patagonia.com/usa/product.go?style_color=48105 (in black), doyoucarryarainponcho: yes. lightweight disposable., doyoucarrryacomputerexplainhowyoucarry: no., didyoubreakacameraorlose: no., averagepriceofroomsyoulivedin: 0-10, whydoyouloveyourbag: Small. Doesn't look very expensive. Doesn't look like typical backpack , howdoyourepairabagwhentraveling: n/a, doesapersonneedhikingboots: no. i usually bring flipflops, teva's and a pair of trail runners., explainhowyoumanageguidebooks: in the daypack. usually 1 guidebook., doyouclimbmountains: Not when travelling., doyoulikeallthelittlepocketsinsidethebag: You need to get a good balance between the small and big pockets. I do like some compartments. But I organize a lot of stuff with ziplock bags. (for toiletries, medicine, etc)., didyougetyourbagslashedwithrazor: no., wouldalargedufflebagworkgoodenough: no., doyoulockyourbag: Yes, explainbagsecurity: It's got those nifty YKK zippers, I was the one that suggested those to your weblog., doyouknowofanyonewhohadthebagstolenexplainwhathappened.: no.