Tatonka Great Escape

Advantages: Compact, not too heavy, packs a lot in.
Disadvantages: Feels bulky if filled to the brim. Price is a little high.

...I used the Tatonka Flightcase for a short trip to Amsterdam and found it really good for what I needed it for. I was on my trip for three days and had more than enough space in the pack for clothes, washbag and other sundries. The capacity of the pack is 40L which may not be ideal for long trips but for trips that last one or two weeks I dont think you'd have a problem. The obvious advantage is that the pack fits in hand luggage and it does with no trouble at all. I didn't really have any problem with the pack but I would say that it did feel a little bulky sometimes even though it's not that big. It is also quite pricey although I have seen it getting cheaper on certain sites. I paid £60 for the pack. Other than that, it was more or less perfect and many people were amazed at just how much it held. Definately going to be using for my... Read review

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Advantages: Protects your head and looks cool too!
Disadvantages: Not re-useable

...of the helmet, there is a sun visor which is great as while your wearing it shields your eyes from the sun and shades your eyes if the sky is bright too. You can take this off as it clips on and off. The top of the helmet has several long shaped holes which are to cool you down whilst riding. As I was riding along my head didn't feel hot or sweaty. the holes allow the heat to escape from your head. Inside the helmet there is the layer of what I can only describe as felt. It's quite thick and provides you with a comfort fit. It feels very comfortable when I am wearing it and feels really light. Research shows that by wearing bike helmets you will reduce the incidence and severity of head, brain and upper facial injuries if you fall off. We where taught at school that we should always wear a helmet to be safe and it has stuck. I think that the new... Read review

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Advantages: very versatile
Disadvantages: None really

...CAROLINA III LADIES MILATEX TM JACKET This is a sports jacket, which is very much an outdoor coat. It is lightweight, waterproof and is easy to make compact to stowaway. The secret of this jacket and what makes it different is its design and it is made out of Milatex. It is ideal for days out, holidays, when travelling or just everyday use. Really anytime you want to bring a coat and want to store it and don't have much space as it packs up small. This coat has some special features that make it better in my opinion than others. It is waterproof and will keep you dry from the rain. It comes down over your bum, which is great, as it keeps it dry. I find this important as it means you are not sitting on wet clothes all day as some coats don't cover this region very well and you still get wet. No wet gets inside your coat whatsoever... Read review

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