Another geography game, and a question

[bbennett]

First, a new geography game:

place the states on the map

Second, I'm planning several small and large trips this year (from 4 days to 10), and I'm looking for a new bag.

I have a midsize rolling bag that I've been using for several years, and while it's generally fine, it's heavy for its size, the wheels are a hassle in certain situations (

Comments

[ex_seviet]

Average error=75 miles. At least most of them were somewhat in the right place

[bbennett]

I was thinking backpack/duffle as well. I wondered about the size -thanks for including that. I know I'm heading to Scotland for 9-10 days - I was thinking of something like this bag from REI.

[ex_seviet]

That backpack looks fine. 3500 ci should do for a 9-10 days trip, unless you overpack liek whoa.

Scotland? Awesome! Are you going there for HP7?

[bbennett]

Nope, just for a "never been there" trip.

I'm pretty good about packing, and I get lighter each trip.

Hey, just curious - what do you tend to carry with you art supply-wise on your trips?

[bkdelong]

I'm afraid I don't make it out on trips for that period of time - and I'm absolutely jealous of the places you are going. ;)

[bbennett]

Well, one of those places needs to be Salem at some point. :)

(And thank you for the wonderful phone call this morning!)

[hildigunnur]

I got 86% right, average error=40 miles. Those Midwest states are hard to place. Why should I know where Missouri is?

My favourite traveling bag is a rolling bag. The lid can be zipped to expand the size of the bag about 25-30%. I've also borrowed a rolling bag my sister owns, which you pack like a backpack but still you can carry like a suit case.

[bbennett]

I know, Missouri's a pain in the ass to place. :p

[prettyannamoon]

Oh, that was fun! 92%, within 16 miles (Colorado threw me).

Scotland?! Awesome. My favorite travel bag is a part of my first real luggage set (Sonoma). I got it at Kohl's about nine years ago, before going on my first overseas trip. It's just your typical wheeled bag, just small enough to be a carry-on. It's pretty sturdy though, having survived Booklyn's uneven brick walks too many times to count. The fabric's wearing thin around the corners, but it's a nice olive green that makes it stick out on the luggage carousel.

[bbennett]

I've always wanted to go, so I let a couple of girlfriends convince me we should go this fall - I'm looking forward to it.

Oh, and my rolly bag is green too - SO much easier finding on the carousel.

[zsenya]

I got an 88% on that game! If only it had been 87... that was a lot of fun!

[bbennett]

Can I be smug? I got something like a 97%- I placed them all correctly but for West Virginia. :)