Comments on: Preparing for the No Baggage Challenge

By: flip

flip — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:17:15 +0000

interesting idea… id like to see how this challenge unfolds.. checking out the jacket with 37 pockets too…

By: theprofessionalhobo

theprofessionalhobo — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:06:52 +0000

@Lori – I sure hope that isn’t cheating, because I brought one! However the only reason I brought it was to carry groceries etc back to the place I was staying, as I abhor using plastic bags. So I don’t think it’s cheating – it’s being responsible! 🙂

By: Lori - The Unframed World

Lori - The Unframed World — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:59:26 +0000

Sounds like a fun challenge =) Do you think it would be cheating to bring one of those fold-able eco bags in your pocket and use that when necessary?

By: Mark Powers

Mark Powers — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:29:55 +0000

So awesome that you did this, Nora (both the challenge AND the video to detail it)! I’ve been meaning to look into the SeV stuff- cool to see that you are getting great use out of it! Thanks- Mark

By: Sunny

Sunny — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 06:39:42 +0000

I hope your trip will be fun. Walking around without no baggage, without having something heavy to carry over everywhere will probably give you a real sense of liberty.

By: Robert

Robert — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:01:24 +0000

@Dalene – Scottevest jackets have a special pocket designed for iPads or 13.3″ laptops. Scottevest vests have a rear pocket that can accommodate a larger laptop but you would have to remove your vest while sitting as it is a bit uncomfortable. You can wrap spare clothing around the laptop to make it a bit more comfortable and to stop the clothing from getting creased while traveling. I have tried wearing the vest under the jacket and that works OK. As Nora pointed out, you can layer clothing while traveling.

By: Dalene

Dalene — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 22:15:53 +0000

WOW! Super brave. I don’t think I could handle that. Looking forward to how this works out for you!!

(Do they have a pocket big enough for your laptop??) 🙂

By: theprofessionalhobo

theprofessionalhobo — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 13:29:55 +0000

@Scottevest – Thanks!

@Turner – I think everybody chooses their essential travel gear differently. It would be fun to see what you’d do! 🙂

By: Turner

Turner — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 01:50:03 +0000

I could see how having your purse emptied of some contents you weren’t even aware existed could be cause for a no baggage challenge. Maybe I should apply to them as well? It’s much easier to do in Korea with jjimjilbangs and cheap clothing.

By: Keith Louttit

Keith Louttit — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 09:05:59 +0000

It’s usually best to just gouge out their eyes…

But be sure it’s not Madonna, who said, “I am a survivor. I am like a cockroach, you just can’t get rid of me.”, and also beware of Boxing coach Freddie Roach, who was nicknamed La Cucaracha (The Cockroach) when he was still competing as a fighter…When boxing you can lose points for gouging your opponents eyes…