NJRonbo Posted May 1, 2023 Author #26 Share Posted May 1, 2023 1 hour ago, slidergirl said: Look at Cotopaxi and see if any of the many bags fit your size and price parameters. They are lightweight and very colorful - you’ll spot yours yards away! On my cruise right now (Alaska), I’m using the Bataan 16L as my daypack, a Taal Convertible as my “day bag” since I packed the Bataan. I also have the Miravieles 35L duffel, but didn’t bring it this time. I’ve camped and travel around Europe with my Cotopaxi stuff. LOVE IT. Those are nice bags. I need something to bring Celebrity pool towels to dry off after snorkeling plus dry clothes. Not sure the 16L will do it, but at least I have a starting point as far as the bags are concerned. Thanks, everyone, for your help. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted May 1, 2023 #27 Share Posted May 1, 2023 6 hours ago, NJRonbo said: Those are nice bags. I need something to bring Celebrity pool towels to dry off after snorkeling plus dry clothes. Not sure the 16L will do it, but at least I have a starting point as far as the bags are concerned. Thanks, everyone, for your help. I don’t bring the bulky Beach tiwels off the ship. I put a couple of microfiber towels (store them in a sandwich baggie). Much easier to pop in a bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum2Mercury Posted May 1, 2023 #28 Share Posted May 1, 2023 3 hours ago, awhfy said: I don’t bring the bulky Beach tiwels off the ship. I put a couple of microfiber towels (store them in a sandwich baggie). Much easier to pop in a bag I do use the ship's towels, though you're right when you say they're bulky. If you roll a ship's towel into a tight spiral, it doesn't take up as much space. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted May 1, 2023 #29 Share Posted May 1, 2023 2 hours ago, Mum2Mercury said: I do use the ship's towels, though you're right when you say they're bulky. If you roll a ship's towel into a tight spiral, it doesn't take up as much space. My towel fits in a storage baggie (qt size) when wet. I’ll stay with mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum2Mercury Posted May 4, 2023 #30 Share Posted May 4, 2023 On 5/1/2023 at 2:29 PM, awhfy said: My towel fits in a storage baggie (qt size) when wet. I’ll stay with mine Sounds like the choices are: - Carry a ship's towel, which can be traded in for a fresh one any time, though it takes more space in the backpack. - Carry a tiny towel, but once it's dirty you don't really have a good way to wash it onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted May 4, 2023 #31 Share Posted May 4, 2023 2 hours ago, Mum2Mercury said: Sounds like the choices are: - Carry a ship's towel, which can be traded in for a fresh one any time, though it takes more space in the backpack. - Carry a tiny towel, but once it's dirty you don't really have a good way to wash it onboard. I rinse my microfiber towel in bathroom sink & hang to dry. Takes about 30-45 minutes to dry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgabriel Posted May 6, 2023 #32 Share Posted May 6, 2023 If I'm carrying a back-pack, I expect it to do double duty as a carry-on. We have two different sizes of this bag: https://www.ebags.com/backpacks-bags/travel-backpacks/mother-lode-jr-travel-backpack/117769XXXX.html?dwvar_117769XXXX_color=Solid Black&cgidmaster=backpacks-bags-travel I can put a LOT of stuff in the small bag (laptop, toiletries, about 3 days worth of clothes). If I take it onshore, I empty out the clothes and carry towels, a bathing suit, coverup, etc. For wet bathing suits, I attach a carabiner and hang the suits off the bag - and they're dry before we finish the excursion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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