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"In a typical month, we fly roughly 70 to 85 hours, which usually includes three to four long-haul flights," says Matthew Go, a Canadian pilot with more than a decade of experience. "As a pilot, ...

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I had my worst-ever packing experience in the late nineties, when I was a teen-ager. My mother and I were returning from a trip to Ireland. Before leaving home, we’d overpacked extravagantly, ...

I've used the Beis backpack for three years now, on over 30 week-long vacations and weekend trips. I've packed it for a trips across the country, along with local overnight stays at a friend's house.

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I should give you fair warning: You’re about to read an article on how I fell in love with a bag. But it'll be worth it, for I will impart some truly valuable information. You see, despite a life ...