Honestly. Who doesn't like the feel of silk against their skin?

Taking into account there may be a time when I end up in less than ideal conditions, or feel the need for that one extra layer, I went to eBay and invested $10 plus shipping in a silk liner bag, which I affectionately refer to as my Body Bag. Folded within its own matching carrier sack, it measures all of 7"x7" and scarcely takes up any room at all.

Being a musician, I have a natural propensity for buying everything in black--black shoes, black dresses, black trousers, blouses and sweaters. It's an cccupational hazard. Imagine my surprise when this rather pleasant teal sack appeared in this itty bitty package from Vietnam. Delightful. It should be quite easy to find in the dark recesses of my rucksack. Unlike my black Eagle Creek medium sized zip envelope which currently holds three long sleeved tee shirts and two sweaters. Keeps everything tidy--which oddly enough doesn't bare any resemblance to the rest of my life.

Now, on to pack the rest of the essentials. Leaving in 4 days.

Got my plane ticket...

and a rucksack! Not just any old run of the mill rucksack, mind you. Oh no, that would never do. I found a very cool vintage Swiss Military rucksack. Now the real challenge begins. Packing only the barest of essentials. According to KLM, in terms of carry on baggage, you are allowed 1 bag measuring 55 x 25 x 35 cm (21.5 x 10 x 13.5 inch) (l x w x h), while the weight may not exceed 12 kg (26 lbs). My rucksack measures a whopping 21x15x8. I'm sure it can be squeezed to fit somehow.