ABD Backpacks

[blueshell]

Hi! I just received the welcome box with all of the ABD goodies in it Does everyone usually bring the backpack they give you to use on the ABD for the day trips?

 

[OKW Lover]

It somewhat depends on the trip. Some folks bring them, others have their own favorite bag that they travel with. It's seldom necessary for a couple to both carry a backpack.

 

[vakamalua]

We found it an odd, not too useful design & donated it to the church thrift shop.Take what suits your needs.

 

[peppers]

I did an ABD in the U.S. (Los Angeles/Disneyland) last fall; no one in my group had the backpack; like others have said, take what you are most comfortable with using.

 

[Chirple]

One person on our AZ-UT trip brought it when the small group of us hike a little bit into the Grand Canyon and during our Arches hike. We put our empty disposable water bottles in it. I just used a crossbody for each of my trips and tied a sweater or jacket around my waist.

 

[sayhello]

I've never found the ABD backpacks to be one I'd want to shlep with me. I have favorites of my own I bring. Some people *will* bring them, but I've found it's very few overall.

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[thanxfornoticin]

Agree. The packs are nice and all, but not something we want to travel with. They're shaped oddly with too few places to hold our stuff - we bring our own bags instead. We'd prefer they knock a couple bucks off the cost and not hand them out!! But we also know they like the advertising it brings for those who do use them.

 

[sayhello]

Agree. The packs are nice and all, but not something we want to travel with. They're shaped oddly with too few places to hold our stuff - we bring our own bags instead. We'd refer they knock a couple bucks off the cost and not hand them out!! But we also know they like the advertising it brings for those who do use them.

Unfortunately, given the current trend at ABD, they are far more likely to not hand them out but also NOT knock a couple of bucks off the cost!

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