Travel Packs

Since I am not going to be taking a camera bag, I needed to buy a new backpack that can handle the travel a little better.  Rain is in the forcast everyday in Luanda, Angola, so gear protection was important.  I decided to buy two packs, but will probably send one of them back before I leave depending on which one I prefer.

The first pack I ordered is the North Face Overhaul 40 from Backcountry.  I made sure to go through Bing Cashback to get 12.4% back, so I should be getting back $18.47.  Kelly at Backcountry was nice enough to bump me to 3 day shipping for free.

Cost:  $130.48 ($148.95 -$18.47 Bing Cashback)
Size:  21.25" x 13" x 9.5"
Capacity:  2450 cu. in.
Weight:  3 lbs

From the reviews of this pack, it is geared to the traveler . . . I like the pocket on the bottom to stuff in my raincoat when not in use.

The second pack I ordered is the North Face Base Camp Compressor from eBags.  Again I went through Bing Cashback to get a 20% return.  Too bad eBags charges sales tax to Texas.

Cost  $79.41 ($89.99 + $7.42 Tax -$18.00 Bing Cashback)
Size:  20" x 13.25" x 9.25"
Capacity:  2022cu in (33L)

Weight:  2 lbs, 13 oz

This bag is similar in size to my North Face Recon that I use everyday at work, and it is made of a waterproof material, so this may work out perfectly.  I will update when I receive the packs and have a review