Luggage

Suppliers Getting there Luggage Nomad Travel 

	Nomad Travel
3-4 Wellington Terrace, Turnpike Lane, London N8 0PX			MAP
tel: (020) 8889 7014

The owners have travelled with children of their own and can suggest options for resorts as well as adventures. Items are available on line. The catalogue gives pointers in each section for the differing requirements for overlanders, and those on expeditions or in cities.
Commendably the company is funding a nurse near Darjeeling following a family trekking trip. With a nurse currently running project they need money to buy supplies, medical equipment plus to pay for the food and lodgings for the voluntary nurses.

For Children Finds very young children (aged seven and under) need packs with shorter straps for example from Tatonka, proportioned down from an adult's one with a simple zip to make them easy to get into. Complete with beanie baby attached on the outside. For older children find that smaller adult packs are generally acceptable though there is the problem that they don't have hip belts so could not be used with any significant weight. Recommends waistbelt bags for children to use when for example waiting for transport, carrying a torch a pack of cards and perhaps a notebook.

For Parents Stocking more travel bags than traditional backpacks, a good place to find a backpack with straps which will zip away when not required. A lot now come with detachable day sacks. Brands include Karrimor, Berghaus, Lowe Alpine and lesser known names such as Winnster or Vango at under £100. Some have unique features such as the expandable Karrimor Global. Most have a shoulder strap and are zipable because closed with zips. The day pack can generally be clipped on to the front shoulder strap for greater security.