WanderingWhy…

If you’ve been following this site for a while, you may recall my near robbery on a bus in Quito, Ecuador. My PacSafe daybag saved the day but it did get a bit damaged in the fiasco.  Although it is not something they normally do, PacSafe kindly offered to send me a new bag(after much begging, pleading and crying).

The bag was shipped to my home in the US. Now I needed to figure out how to get this bag in our wanderings.  I found a hostel in Australia willing to hold a package for me until I arrived and spent a week with them.  I figured it would be easier to track down a package in an English speaking county and not have to deal with import taxes and such.  Thankfully it all worked out very well… although I guess that does not make for any humorous adventures to write about.  I apologize to our readers.

Anyhow, I’ve been road testing this new daybag for three months now.  My old bag was nice but they have made some fantastic improvements to the newer model.

The nicest feature by far is the removable locking interior bag.  On the old model, the slash-proof material pacsafe is known for was integrated into the entire bag.  The new model allows you to unzip the locking slashproof bag and use the daybag on its own.

I love being able to lock up my valuables in my room and not have to carry a separate daybag.  I sent my daybag home and kept my water bladder which the new Pacsafe is equipped to handle (although I wish they had a pouch to hold the bladder).

WD’s PacSafe baghas slash-proof straps and tamper resistant zippers.  I never understood why they did not incorporate these same features into my daybag.  Ask and ye shall receive.  All there on the newer model.

The new clipping shoulder strap is handy when you are seated at a café and want to a little extra security.  I just clip it in the seat next to me to prevent a snatch and run.

Given my tendency to carry to much weight, the new thick back padding is a super comfortable feature.  And the really large mesh side pockets are very nice to hold guidebooks, wet clothes, water bottles or what have you.

Again, nothing is foolproof but these bags are a great deterrent.  My old bag was great but Pacsafe just keeps getting better.  I can’t say enough good about this bag.  If you tend to carry more valuables than you should, invest a few bucks in this portable security system-or leave your stuff at home.

Update Tip: To protect your valuables from mother nature, who will no doubt rain down on you at some point in your travels, consider getting a drysack to line the inside of your daybag.  This one from Sea To Summit fits my PacSafe perfectly.  I am reminded of this as it pours down from the sky once again here in Bangkok.

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