Here's all the gear that's currently in my bag, with some notes about items I've retired. Refurbished 13” macbook air with 8 gb ram and 128 gb of storage, which I’ve supplemented with a 128 gb sd card and a 64 gb micro usb stick. It's in a slim hard case. I cut down my old PackTowl to match the shape of my laptop and I leave it in to keep keyboard dirt off the screen. I back my air up to the cloud with BackBlaze and use a VPN, Private Internet Access. I use Alfred, which helps reduce the need to click. The Roost and a USB Apple keyboard I "borrowed" from a family member. iPhone 5c I bought on eBay. I have a T-Mobile sim and their $20/month "Simple Choice" international data roaming plan. $30 bluetooth over-ear headset that’s great when it actually works. I'd love to find something better and more packable, but I'm not sure I use it enough to justify an expensive alternative. I also have the headphones that came with the iPhone for when I can't be bothered.

Laptop power cord (the two-pronged half, not the heavy three-prong extension cord), phone power cord, travel adapter, a mini display port to HDMI / VGA converter. Also an external Anker battery for recharging my phone on the road with cord.They're comfortable and quick-drying, but don't have pockets. For pajama pants I'm wearing a pair of $10 "yoga" pants I picked up at Big W (Australia's version of Walmart).hoodie hokusai Lululemon Power Y Tank, which is overkill for travel but convenient because of the built-in bra, and my Icebreaker Everyday cami. mass effect 3 hoodie modThe cami has a small hole. go untucked hoodiesI also bought a couple of viscose shirts from Portman's that probably won't last long. I was getting by with a thin merino cardigan from Portman's until I got to New Zealand's South Island in the middle of winter.

I lasted about two days before I ran to a Lululemon and bought one of their terry Scuba Hoodies, which I'm now living in. 3 pairs of Patagonia barely hipster underwear plus 2 pairs of Modibodi merino underwear, which double as reusable pads. Also an Ibex bralette that I desperately need to replace. One pair thin Icebreaker socks and two pairs of thick Kathmandu wool blend socks. One pair of Teva De La Vina ankle boots that are slightly too big for me and have had a strap replaced because the old one was eaten by a dog. They really are waterproof, though, and it's amazing. Outdoor Research Aspire Jacket, which offers the best rain protection I have ever owned. It's overkill for most places though, so next time I'd go with something lighter. I traveled for six months with just my wool hoodie and my rain jacket, but I decided I should probably get something heavier for New York and the UK in winter. Nau was having a sale and I couldn't resist their wool Transporter jacket, which has 0 packability but excellent pockets and oh so much high-collar class.

Just my Toad & Co infinity scarf. It wasn't super warm in the cold but it was enough with the two jackets. Tom Bihn Side Effect, mesh bags, keyboard bag that's too big for the keyboard, loksak passport-sized bag, field notes, business cards, pen with ink refills, plastic fork and spoon, spare pair of glasses, Vapur bottle, wallet, change purse, passport I carry Tom Bihn's Synapse 19. I pack my laptop in the inner sleeve pocket of the Synapse. I pack my clothing in a mesh bag, my rain jacket by itself, and anything I'll need in-flight / in-train in the Side Effect. I also pack my bag of docs (with keyboard) and the Roost in the largest pocket of the Synapse. My cosmetics go in the bottom pocket and everything else fits in the sides. The Vapur bottle (if filled with water) and any other toiletries or snacks go in the water bottle pocket. Reviewer: LAURA HILL from GA I ordered this shoe in "jeans". It is pictured with a black sole but the SOLE IS WHITE.

I haven't decided whether to keep it but it looks very different from the picture. More like a sneaker. I have two pair of charms in the flatter styles in a size 41. I ordered these in a 41 and they were too large. They slipped off my heels when I walked. I am normally a size 9.5-10. I would say these run larger than the other charm styles. I am retuning them for the size 40, which I'm hoping will work. first day but so far feel great, very true to size. Only wish the pewter were on sale also. Reviewer: Dotty from Fort MyersI've now tried two sizes that should have fit my feet, as well as several styles, but Bernie Mev doesn't seem to understand how to make shoes large enough! Reviewer: Brenda W. from New york I am planning a trip to Italy and need good walking shoes. In researching Bernie Mev is one brand that came up. They are reasonable priced and seemed as fashionable as walking shoes can be. I was hopeful this was the answer. I am disappointed that the sizing in this brand is very inconsistent.

I ordered 3 styles in both 37 and 38 for size. I am a true size 7. One pair in the 37 fit. The other pair the 37 was very short in length and the 38 was falling off my feet. This third pair I really wanted to work as it has a wedge and I cant wear total flat. No go the 37 was short my toes went all the way to the edge but yet my heel was slipping out of them. This was not due to my foot sliding forward it was because the heel of the shoe was too loose and did not hug the foot enough to keep it in place. All shoes seemed like they would have been comfortable to walk in but this brand needs to work on the fit of their shoes. Side note Zappos is wonderful I have talked to CS for suggestions on different brands and they have been knowledgeable and also patient as sadly nothing has been fitting me right in these European sizes so many returns sorry Zappos! However you get 5 stars for service. I bought these shoes because I have excessive swelling in my feet and cannot find shoes that fit.

They went on like a dream and were as comfortable as slippers. One word of caution: there is a lot of "give" in the upper shoe and therefore, not much support, if you turn too fast without lifting your foot, you could easily turn your ankle. I have three pair if Bernie Mev.s. I'm between a 9/12 and 10 and have a somewhat wide foot. The 41 fit perfectly! I'm a teacher and these are the best work shoes. I have Danskos and other high end shoes but these are my daily go to shoes for comfort all day long. Reviewer: from Bay Area I really wanted to love this shoe and actually did in a way. The styling is fantastic, but the lack of quality in the outer sole was the deal breaker for me. It is made of hard plastic that is slippery as all get out. Not wanting to spend another $30 at the shoemaker to have the sole covered in a non-slip material. Why on earth was this material chosen for a heel of this height only leaves me to conclude it was a cost saving measure that, for me, backfired.

Reviewer: from San diego Love this shoe but it does run SMALL. Go a size up if you are on the fence. Better support than other Bernie mev shoes. I am hooked on this brand for stretch and comfort ?? As usual, bernie mev shoe is comfortable. The heel/ankle strap, however, is poorly designed. It gaps out to the side on each side when fastened. I could not adjust it in a way to make it lie down flat against my foot. I had to return them. Reviewer: from Palm Desert, CaI am enclosing a yellow slip of paper in the left shoe for your information, so it doesn't get sent out to another customer. It should go back to the manufacturer best shoe for long days of walking! there is absolutely no breaking time needed for the shoe to feel perfect on your foot. Reviewer: Brenda Steele from Santa Rosa, CA Disappointed these did not fit. I have two other pair of this same style shoe, but in different colors, and they fit just fine. I like that the stretchy woven fabric upper accomodates my wide feet with bunions.

However, my feet overlap the boundaries of the sole, and because of the stretchy upper, I'm afraid to walk in these as they provide no lateral stability or support. I'd feel better about these shoes if the soles were as wide or wider than my feet. These are not the shoes for me. Reviewer: from la quinta, CA Reviewer: Elizabeth Miney from Pennsylvania My high arches mean I have a high instep. Even a size larger than I usually take in Bernies, I could get my foot into this shoe. Too bad - it's cute although quite "Sparkly" in the pweter. These are very comfortable for casual wear. Because of how they're constructed, they are not the most stable shoe for more intense activity. They look really good, clean and modern, minimal. I've had a ton of compliments on them. I've been wearing them a lot and very satisfied with them. These are lightweight, comfortable for walking (right away!), and I receive many compliments on the style. They are a less expensive version of the shoe "out there" that looks like this - but it doesn't feel or look less expensive.

The woven part does let air in - so these work great for circulation (but not as great in the very cold or rainy - running through puddles rain!). The size is "right on" - no need to alter for medium width. It's now my "go to" shoe when I really rather not have to wear shoes! I usually wear a size 7 shoe or a 7-1/2 if the heel is narrow. I ordered this shoe in a 38 which would have been a 7-1/2. I found it to be too small. I exchanged it for a 39 which is supposed to be an 8-1/2. I was worried that it would be way too big as I would never wear an 8 or 8-1/2 in other brands. The 39 worked and is comfortable, but I do wish it fit a little bit loser. I agree with other reviewers that their sizing needs to be changed. It seems their shoes now run really small. I have a pair of Bernie Men "Comfi" which I purchased last summer. They are a size 37 and fit perfectly. When i put them up to my new size 39 shoes, they appear to be the same length. Purchased these for a trip to Argentina as my walking shoes for the city Buenos Aires.