Italy Switzerland

[sally1]

We took an ABD to Italy 2 years ago and ABD gave us all backpacks which really came in handy for daily travel. We are going to Italy and Switzerland in Sept with ABD and would like to know if they will give backpacks on this trip Thanks

 

[tufbuf]

No, they don't give out backpacks anymore. You will be getting a nylon pull-string bag (which is like a small laundry bag imo), an ipad case with a detachable shoulder strap, luggage tags and the booklet.

We did this ABD two years ago and it was a really fun trip. Hope you have great weather while in Zermatt!

 

[sayhello]

Hi, Sally1. I moved your question to it's own thread, as people might not have seen it in the Trip Reports thread (which is just for Trip Reports).

ABD are not giving out backpacks this year. The box has a variety of items, such as a light laundry bag, a tote bag, a media bag (sized to carry a tablet), leather luggage tags, and, I believe, string backpacks for the Junior Adventurers.

You'll need to take the backpack from your previous trip (or any backpack) from home if you want one for this year's trip.

The Italy/Switzerland trip looks really great. It's still on my "some day" list!

Sayhello

 

[carpenta]

On our Germany trip this past June we received a zipper nylon gym type bag on arrival along with the other items in the pre trip box. I personally liked the nylon laundry bag for it worked out well during the trip to store used socks and undergarments in our bags. I was happy that ABD did change up the gifts for our family has multiple back packs we will never get through. Your trip sounds wonderful and that trip has peaked our interest too.

 

[Bobo912]

The laundry bag was the only gift that was useful for me. I packed it for our trip. When we got to the hotel in Edinburgh I looked for it in my luggage and it was gone.

 

[Tozzie]

No, they don't give out backpacks anymore. You will be getting a nylon pull-string bag (which is like a small laundry bag imo), an ipad case with a detachable shoulder strap, luggage tags and the booklet.

We did this ABD two years ago and it was a really fun trip. Hope you have great weather while in Zermatt!

You didn't get a tote bag in the box? I received all of the above and a tote bag