for a trip, i definitely vote for the rh day! the GH is rather heavy... although the GH on the day is alot less than my GH PT coz of the extra strap and the studs at the bottom, but since you'll be carrying alot with you, the less hardware you have the better IMO... so i vote for Black rh day... more versatile as it goes with everything. good luck and have fun on your trip! congrats on your graduation too!