Rucksacks...and Trampolines

I went with Lindon today to Allan Austin's at Salt's Mill today to look at their range of rucksacks. While they didn't have the range of items I was looking for, they did have a number of travel packs - basically a cross between a suitcase and a rucksack. The range they had in stock had hidden shoulder straps, and a zip off day sack. It also had wheels and a pull out handle!

We came to the conclusion that the weight and bulk of fold out shoulder straps (which didn't look that comfortable), wheels, and a handle, was way too much for the small amount of space available to actually put stuff in. Here's Lindon (discreetly) giving the travel packs a thumbs down.

On a slightly different note - I am starting to think about all the things I'm going to miss while I'm away. And while no one likes to think about leaving good friends behind, I do find I'm appreciating the small moments more. Like the "who can get the highest on the trampoline competition" this evening. Here's my attempt at flight:


By the way - Salt's Mill is a World Heritage Site, and is definitely worth a visit. More details can be found here: Salt's Mill entry on Wikipedia