OK- trigger warning for those of you who are faint of heart.
I USE my bags
So here is the perfect travel bag- my Kelly Lakis 32 in Swift Prune, 2009. Enough outer zipper compartments so I never have to open the actual bag if I don't want to- phone, passports, calvi ( wallet) all easily accessible.
Pictured in all travel options this trip- planes, trains and even automobiles- locked in the boot overnight while we hiked out, then back next day.
She got nary a scratch or any discernable wear.
Plane
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Train ( overnight sleeper Inverness-London- stayed right there behind my head on the pillow. Guess I'm lucky I'm short!)
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Boot of the rental car
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Security at LHR- no one was happy to go!
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Acting like a normal bag ( or maybe a bag belonging to a normal girl)- keeping me company while I admire her and enjoy my coffee at Pret. Because yes- although I undoubtedly did not need a bag while hiking, I CERTAINLY needed one in London!!

Well worth bringing and not using for the first half of the trip, because I enjoyed her every moment the 2nd half!
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