Trip report - 5 days France underseat bag only
Due to someone else messing up during flight reservation, I had to manage with an underseat bag only for a 5 days work trip to France with one day off for hiking., I am happy to report that I managed, partly thanks to a truly magical rolltop 28ish l backpack by Hunter that could hold all my stuff but also serve as a decent- looking laptop bag when cinched down to a smaller size.
My setup was as follows:
- in the rolltop backpack:
13 inch notebook computer in a neoprene pouch
Charger with cables for the notebook and separate charger with cables for phone and watch
An envelope containing a sizeable pack of work- related papers ( A4 sized)
A pair of soft black leather ballet flats
A sleeveless black knit merino midi dress for the more formal work occasions
4 X undies, 2 X tights, 3 X socks ( I am blessed ( or cursed) by a body shape that can go without a bra)
A silk nightdress ( Travel Tree) that packs to the size of closed fist
1 X terracotta short sleeved nice merino t- shirt
1 X long- sleeved denim shirt that can be also worn over the dress
A very light pertex- type windproof coat ( moss green colour)
A plastic rain poncho
A small leather handbag containing wallet, keys and documents
A water bottle
A small pouch with essential toiletries
A colorful faux silk scarf to liven up the black dress
In an easily accessible external.picket: phone with boarding pass and ID
- Worn:
Blue Icebreaker merino t- shirt
Slim dark wash jeans
Black Benetton merino pullover that can also go over the dress
Scarpa Mojito shoes with socks ( also for the hike).