Two weeks ago we told you about the launch of a new competition on this website titled 'What's in Bryn's bag?', we reviewed the Eagle Creek Twist 65L travel bag and then we begun packing it full of Eagle Creek goodies, and you could win over £180 of Eagle Creek gear just by reminding me what I stuffed in there! So far I have put two items in, and I am adding two more today.
To see what I packed in my bag last week click here . To win, all you have to do is make a note of the six items I packed (there will be another two next week), and then mail your suggestions to:
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So, enough of that, here are the next two items to be added.
While the Eagle Creek Twist 65L may be a useful travel bag, when it comes to taking day trips from your base, lugging a 65 litre trolley around with you is a bit impractical. That's why I am packing the Eagle Creek Stratus day sack. The Stratus is basically a 22L rucksack, similar to what you might have taken to school with you, it has one main compartment which has a divider in it, a front pocket, two quick access side pockets, and a very nicely hidden back pocket in which you can stow away your valuables.
The day sack is perfect for those times when you want to take to the streets or hills and you want to take some extra layers/carry your shopping, but you don't want to be lugging a massive expedition pack with you.
The Stratus features a Ventalite mesh back system which allows air to flow around your back, this makes the bag more comfortable to wear, and also helps reduce sweating. The straps are adjustable and allow different lengths to cater for various sized people, and a waist belt with a clip fastener helps keep the bag in a comfortable position.
Just like the Twist 65L the Stratus is made using high quality reliable materials, including Cordura which is used by the army in things such as ammo pouches. With this mixture of materials you can be sure that your bag will stay in one piece and will last a lifetime. High quality YKK zips also add to this bags toughness and a storm flap on the main compartment opening will help keep your items dry if you are caught in a shower.
So, that's the Eagle Creek Stratus packed nicely into my bag, now for the second item.
The next item I am going to be packing in my rucksack is the Eagle Creek Passport & Money Case. The case resembles a bum bag, but it sits under your shirt out of sight from any would be muggers. It has one compartment which is split into three by a mesh lining so that you can separate your cards, cash, passport etc.
A hidden money and passport case is a useful to use along with a dummy wallet to reduce the risk of your money getting pick pocketed, a great accessory for places where you feel particularly vulnerable.
For such a simple contraption, the Eagle Creek Passport & Money case has some features that are of great benefit to you. All parts of the case that will be in contact with the skin have been made in such a way that they don't irritate and they are soft against the skin, I have seen other models where the stitching rubs against you and leaves you with scratch marks but this case doesn't.
The fastening strap is elasticated meaning it will fit you whether you're 7 stone or 25 stone, and it is adjustable to allow you to wear it how you like it.
For even more comfort against the skin the case features a Coolmax lining on the back (the part in contact with your skin), that wicks away moisture, and has antimicrobial technology, these combined stop you from smelling and sweating under the case which is great if you are travelling in hot countries.
So there you have it, two more items have been packed into my Eagle Creek Twist 65L Travel Bag. Join us next week when I will reveal the final products that I am going to be putting in my bag!
Last week we told you about the launch of a new competition on this website titled 'What's in Bryn's bag?', we reviewed the Eagle Creek Twist 65L travel bag and now we are going to start packing it full of Eagle Creek goodies that you can win. Over the next three weeks I will be putting two items per week into my Eagle Creek Twist 65L, all you have to do is make a note of them and tell me which six items I chose by emailing suggestions to:
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So, here are the first two items that I am going to pack in my bag!
Whether biking across the Alps or hiking in Snowdonia there will come a time when you will start smelling so rancid that you have no choice but to wash, and that's why the first item I am packing is the Eagle Creek Travel Towel. Travel towels are far superior to normal bath towels as they pack down small and are a lot lighter, meaning they are perfect to stuff in your pack.
This towel features an ultra absorbent fabric which is both anti bacterial, and quick drying, which means you wont have to worry about lugging a wet, smelly towel around. It feels nice against the skin, and comes with a reusable travel pouch which allows you to pack it down to a tiny size, great if you are trying to save space.
The Eagle Creek Travel Towel is available in two different colours, pink and blue and four different sizes from small (about the size of a dish cloth) to extra large (big enough to hide an elephant, well, nearly).
The next item I am going to place in my Twist 65L travel bag is the Eagle Creek Custom Travel Bottle Set.
This custom travel bottle set includes seven containers that all meet the 3-1-1 Transport Security Administration requirements, basically this means you will be able to take this bag filled with bottles on a plane. The travel set includes four translucent 3oz squeezable bottles, two pill cases, a toothbrush holder, and six interchangeable lids. They come in a see-through pouch similar to a pencil case which ensures that you can take all of your toiletries on board with you.
Also included in the travel bottle set are Eagle Creek stickers which you can put on your bottles so you know what's in them, genius.
So there you have it, two items have been placed in my bag. Join us next week when another two items get selected.
This July Eagle Creek have partnered with Adventure Travel to offer you the chance to win £500 worth of fantastic kit. And this is what you have to do to win it.....over the next three weeks I'll be packing six Eagle Creek products into my rucksack and posting up a review. All you have to do is email
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listing the six products. Tough, eh. First off, here's what we think of the new travel pack with wheels from Eagle Creek, the Twist 65L.
What is it?
The Eagle Creek Twist 65L is a 65 litre travel pack priced at £220. Its basic features include wheels, an extendible handle and a back that can be zipped away to reveal rucksack straps. It has one main compartment that is split into two, two side pockets and a single front compartment.
Why do you need one?
This sort of travel pack is ideal for times when you don't need an expedition pack but you want to look a bit more outdoorsy than the normal suitcase user, i.e. when you're inter-railing, travelling between cities or for multi activity trips from a single base. Bags like the Twist 65L have become very popular in the AT office, in fact I took one to Oman with me and Alun even took his to the Moroccan desert.
Features and benefits
The Twist 65L features one large main compartment that is split into two so that you can organise your cleans from your dirties or your socks from your shirts, there is also a smaller front compartment which is full of internal pockets lined with soft fabric that will keep your valuable phones and iPods scratch free. For the security conscious, central lock loops on the zips allow you to safely stow away your kit.
The extendible pull handle has two positions at different lengths so it doesn't matter whether your 6'7 or 5'3 this bag will fit you. The rucksack straps on the back are comfortable, easy to use, and are useful for if you are up and down the steps of Rome or bartering in the crowded casbah's of Marrakesh. All zips are YKK made so you get great quality and strength and they have been waterproofed in places they need to be so that your luggage doesn't get soaked in the rain.
Eagle Creeks attention to detail on the Twist is impressive, protective rubber buffers have been fitted on hard wearing areas, and a nicely placed handle at the bottom doubles up as a stand to stop the bag toppling over. The bag is made from a combination of four high performance fabrics, one of which is Cordura, a fabric used by the military in things such as ammo pouches and knife covers.
Verdict
The Twist 65L is very well made bag that showcases just why Eagle Creek are such a well respected manufacturer in this product range. As a bag for inter railing or city adventures, you can't go much wrong. We have given the Eagle Creek Twist 65L a rating of 5 stars.
Each week for the next three weeks I will be placing two essential travel items from Eagle Creek into my Twist 65L bag, pay attention to what I put in, because you will have the chance to win £500 worth of fantastic Eagle Creek products, including the Twist 65L. All you have to do is remind me what six items I put into my bag, the competition will open on the 23rd July and closes on 20th of August. More details on how to enter will be supplied in the next three instalments of 'What's in Bryn's bag?', the next of which will appear on 9th July.
Welcome to the fourth and final part of The Great Gear Scavenger Hunt! If you havn't been keeping up with the hunt for the past three weeks, check out the last three entries for how to play and advice: Week 1 , Week 2 , Week 3
Throughout July we have be hiding images of different gear from Wenger, Princeton, Leatherman and Luger around the Adventure Travel website, and you have been using your adventurous logic to find the location of them based on clues. The four brands all specialise in making top quality camping accessories, and the first person to find all of the hidden items will win a goody bag of kit worth a combined total of £180.
Up for grabs is a goody bag containing:
Princeton Tec Fuel Head Lamp - £29.95 (for a clue on where this item is hidden click here )
Leatherman Style CS Keychain Multi-tool - £29.95 (for a clue on where this item is hidden click here )
Luger LG 10x25 Binoculars - £34.95 (for a clue on where this item is hidden click here )
Wenger EvoGrip 14 Swiss Army Knife - £36.95
In this final week all you have to do is find one more item and you will be entered into the Great Gear Scavenger Hunt prize draw, sounds exciting! This week, we have hidden a Wenger EvoGrip 14 Swiss Army Knife in a secret location, but luckily for you, we have provided a clue!
If you knife accidentally slips from your grasp out on this hills, Mother Nature's probably not giving it back. That's why Wenger designed the EvoGrip. First, they molded the handle so it fits snugly against the contours of your hand, improving gripping power and cutting leverage. Then they embedded non-slip rubber inserts at four main contact points. Even when hands are wet, the knife helps keep itself where it belongs; firmly in your grip.
The last time we saw the Wenger EvoGrip it was lying around in the Q&A section of the Adventure Travel website (hint: look around in the top menu).
Once you have found the image, click on it and you will be given a unique code, email this unique code to
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, once you have found all four items and emailed me the codes for all, you will be entered into a prize draw to win the fantastic camping goody bag worth £180!
This is the last item in the Great Gear Scavenger hunt, the winner of the £180 prize will be chosen at random in four weeks time on the 23rd August. Happy hunting!
Throughout July we will be hiding images of different gear from Wenger, Princton, Leatherman and Luger around the Adventure Travel website, and you will have to use your adventurous logic to find the location of them based on clues. The four brands all specialise in making top quality camping accessories, and the first person to find all of the hidden items will win a goody bag of kit worth a combined total of £180.
Each week for four weeks we will hide another item, and give you a clue of where the item could be, once you have found it, click on the image and email the code given to
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everyone that finds all four secret codes will be entered into the prize draw for the camping goody bag where one lucky winner will be drawn.
This week it is up to you to find a pair of Luger LG 10x25 Binoculars:
Weighing in at just over 255g the LG 10x25 binoculars match low weight to a wide field of view to yield a panoramic perspective. The exceptionally tough aluminium body is coated in slip resistent rubber armour so it is safe in your hands no matter what. The Luger is also coated in a DIM coating which provides high contrast, fully coated optics.
Despite the slip resistant rubber armour, Rosie still managed to drop our binoculars! Silly her. She says she was in the 'Latest News' section of the website when she was bird spotting and they slipped out of her hand, do her a favour and find her beloved binoculars please?
Once you have found the binoculars click on the image and you will be taken to a unique code, email this code to
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along with your user name and real name. Once all four items have been found, you will be entered into a prize draw to win the camping goody bag, where a winner will be chosen at random.
Keep tuned in next week when Bryn will reveal the fourth and final item in the Great Gear Scavenger Hunt!
This July Eagle Creek have partnered with Adventure Travel to offer you the chance to win £500 worth of fantastic kit. And this is what you have to do to win it.....over the next three weeks I'll be packing six Eagle Creek products into my rucksack and posting up a review. All you have to do is email
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listing the six products. Tough, eh. First off, here's what we think of the new travel pack with wheels from Eagle Creek, the Twist 65L. 
