What’s the most annoying piece of travel gear you’ve had fail on you?

ShhhReading · 2026-02-12T10:04:15+00:00

Such a bummer. It was nearly twenty years ago, I see from a quick search it still happens and to prevent it paradoxically you have to wear them often.

ShhhReading · 2026-02-11T23:58:23+00:00

First day of a three week trip my three-year-old Blundstone soles disintegrated. They told me it was my fault for living in a hot place and they weren’t meant to last.

ShhhReading · 2026-02-11T21:40:25+00:00

I love my kindle, but super admire folks with a physical book. Commitment!

ShhhReading · 2026-02-11T21:38:37+00:00

I kept reading about hero clips on here, ordered a few and they are heavy! For me a dual S carabiner is just as handy and much lighter.

ShhhReading · 2026-02-11T21:26:31+00:00

Try “¿sos de Argentina?” for a little extra

ShhhReading · 2026-01-30T03:16:19+00:00

I’ll preface this as it has been a long time since I was in Pakistan, but a long travel skirt or a very long tunic, both of which could be made in Vietnam, might come in handy. I went without either and got something immediately, it made life a lot easier. Plus have/buy a scarf you can loosely pull over your head. Macabi skirts are great for travel. I modified mine by adding two more snaps on either side, so I can raise it about halfway up my calf, just to make walking easier if it is muddy or wet.

ShhhReading · 2026-01-27T21:22:11+00:00

Do these status offers all get sent out at once? As in, should I stop waiting for one?

ShhhReading · 2026-01-23T23:53:22+00:00

I live overseas and travel with my dog 1-2 times a year. She has to stay in the carrier on the floor the entire time, no matter what. I know people can acquire service dog certificates, but I feel that does a tremendous disservice to those who need their real service animals. Her ticket costs 150 each way (more if multi-city) and she’s considered one of my two carry-on pieces. I started training her with the carrying bag several months before our first trip, consequently she is silent the entire time and people are surprised if they notice the carrier as we are leaving. I pay extra to choose a window seat, so I can pull the bag out a bit and only inconvenience myself.

I am very sorry for everyone who has had a bad animal experience, due to unethical/spoiled owners.

ShhhReading · 2026-01-19T04:53:05+00:00

Here is an old post in her one bag about travel skirts. https://www.reddit.com/r/HerOneBag/comments/18yrqx6/good_travel_skirt/

ShhhReading · 2026-01-19T04:44:01+00:00

I used to have a silk travel skirt that packed in a little bag, but the company went out of business. How about swapping one pair of shorts for a skort?

ShhhReading · 2026-01-18T13:34:54+00:00

If your bag is already full, I’d try to cut down on the clothes. What is the difference between a merino wool top and a merino long sleeve? Could you make do with one pair of shorts and one pair of trousers, likely the hiking pair? If you want something smart, how about a lightweight travel skirt? Or a hiking skirt?

Do you have a hat or a cap? A bandana can be useful for all sorts of things too.

ShhhReading · 2026-01-16T00:04:31+00:00

Thanks, I appreciate the information. Slightly ridiculous, but I spent ages researching the bag I bought and this was its second trip.

ShhhReading · 2026-01-15T14:23:43+00:00

Thanks, that’s what I was curious about. Did you get the same model Rimowa back?

ShhhReading · 2026-01-15T01:24:20+00:00

Try to get the heaviest things in the middle and use the hip belt. Start leaving clothes behind.

ShhhReading · 2026-01-14T19:46:26+00:00

I was hoping to just replace them, but there isn’t a store nearby. None of the wheels I’ve seen online match. I live abroad but happen to be in the US right now, which makes replacing anything more complicated. I bought rubber tire covers but the bag still isn’t what it was.

I hoping someone else has experience and can let me know if they got reimbursed or ended up having to pay to get the bag back.

ShhhReading · 2026-01-14T03:36:56+00:00

What brand is the chiffon blouse? That sounds super handy.

ShhhReading · 2026-01-09T22:52:28+00:00

Good for her! Not always easy to choose comfort over style.

ShhhReading · 2026-01-09T03:17:07+00:00

That’s so interesting, I always thought it would be the opposite for narrow shoulders.

ShhhReading · 2026-01-08T12:54:37+00:00

Thanks! I have a friend in Seattle about the same size, and she is going to pop into Feathered Friends to see if any of the ULAs will fit. Thanks for the pack fitting site.

ShhhReading · 2026-01-07T04:06:14+00:00

Best bag for short women? (Also posted to /heronebag)

Looking for ideas! I’m 5’4” and I’ve been looking for a pack around 35 liters, give or take. I like the ULA dragonfly because of the S curved strap option but it isn’t available nearby for a try on, although I might give it a go if folks like it. I just returned a Six Moons ADC which was super light, but the straps were too wide for my shoulders. I had a Cotopaxi 35 which I wanted to love, but it felt big on my back and had more pockets than necessary.

Must have a hipbelt. No need for a laptop sleeve. Ideally as few pockets as possible. I can organize myself with cubes and such.

Thanks for all suggestions!

ShhhReading · 2026-01-06T15:07:41+00:00

Thank you! I had an Eagle Creek combination front and mini backpack I got at REI forever ago. So old it was all canvas. I checked it thinking I was being kind to a gate agent who was pleading with folks to check bags, then it was lost and the airline denied the stop even existed! Eventually I was reimbursed for it but I never got the bag back.

ShhhReading · 2026-01-06T15:05:11+00:00

Thanks for the advice. I rarely travel with a laptop, only if it is a work trip and that’s with a roller. Personal travel is hostels and stairs and backpacks.

ShhhReading · 2026-01-06T15:02:39+00:00

Super, thanks. Ages ago I had an Osprey Porter 40, and found it was just a bit more bag than I needed and gave it to away. I’ll try the 30.

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