Backpacks ? I need help please

Why carry around a big bag half empty? To go shopping?

In case time you want to hit the trail, without seeing civilization or resupplying for a week at a time.

Bring a small bag. I'm doing a RTW trip with a 35l, and it's enough space for everything. It's also safer - I can carry it on busses with me.

Start with a small bag. If you feel you miss anything you can buy anything you need in Thailand/Malaysia/Bali(probably cheaper than at home) and if you feel that you're running out of space in your small backpack you can buy a larger one at any decent sized city(again probably chepaer than at home).

I surrender!

Start with a medium sized bag which includes compression straps so that you can scrunch it down in all directions making it into a small-ish backpack. There are lots of these around. You'll get several advantages, including the ability to carry more stuff if you find you want, and a better suspension system so that when you do carry a lot of stuff, you can carry it comfortably. When the day arrives that you want to carry a lot of food, or those carvings and weavings you just purchased, you'll thank me.

But definitely not the 80 liter dreadnaught.

Mark

Its not like you're going to Siberia and need a pack full of bulky winter clothing. Roll everything and you'll be surprised how much you can fit into that 45L bag.

wow everyone , I mean your help is more than appreciated ,

thank you all of you for taking your time to help me

I will take maybe a 70 because Id like to go on trails and stuff like that next time .

and Id take the 70 because I would take it half full and bring it back full with gifts and stuff like that , I have a big family haha

Tom Bihn Aeronaut with Packing cubes! All the bag you can ever need. can be carried three ways :-)