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Advice sought: carrying gear for a long trip 9-Nov-2012 At 11:41:47 AM Reluctant

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I like to use very basic accommodation in Asia. The problem there is you then don't get facilities like secure storage. In the next tier up of hotels it is worth paying for secure storage. If they have it. Check in advance. I often use agora website not to book but to check what services are provided.
Should cost 100 to 300 thb (4-12usd) per day for secure storage.
Packet of cable ties makes packing and repacking easy. Practice. Super light, thin, non rigid day pack put way in wheelie case as mentioned above is ideal.
I put a spare shirt undies socks shorts in carry on bag because if check in bag is delayed or lost it will take a while to find clothes in falang sizes. (I have big feet and fat arse).

Go light. You won't mind buying what you need there at such low prices.