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What actually fits in a 43L roller backpack? 🧳

When BAGSMART sent us their Blast 43L Roller Backpack, I decided to give it a challenge — could I recreate the packing list from our two-week Spain and Mediterranean cruise trip in just this bag?

Turns out I may have also discovered my new packing rule:

If it doesn't fit in the bags, it doesn't come with me. 😂

In our new video, we're looking at the features, the roller-to-backpack conversion and, most importantly, what actually fits inside.

🎥 Watch the new review:
https://youtu.be/niEbHdDkAr4

And if you're wondering how it handles actual travel, Phil has already taken it across the country for FIFO work. I'll put his real-world test and our full written review in the comments.

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Would you rather…

🏕️ Find a great free camp somewhere you’ve never been before

OR

🏨 Spend a couple of nights in a beautiful hotel in a city you love?

No sitting on the fence — which one are you choosing?

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I’ve realised something about the way Phil and I travel…

I like everything packed and organised so I know exactly where it is.

Phil? He’s quite happy as long as he can find what he needs. 😂

When you travel with someone else, who packs more organised?

🙋 Me — definitely me
🧳 Them — I leave them to it
😄 We’re both pretty organised
😬 Neither of us — somehow we survive

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 3

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We’ve been travelling with Connie for just over a year now, and one thing we’ve discovered is that sometimes the places we expect the least from end up being some of our favourites.

What’s one place you’ve visited that completely surprised you?

It can be somewhere close to home or halfway around the world — I’d love to hear where it was and what made it memorable.

Pic of our recent stop at Burraga Dam!

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 5

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🐋 **Sometimes the best travel moments aren’t planned.**

We had a free morning in Port Macquarie while our friends were busy, so we thought… why not go whale watching?

Turns out, it was a pretty good decision! 😁

Come with us as we head out onto the Humpback Highway and spend the morning watching these incredible animals — before heading back to shore for Phil’s idea of the perfect ending… fish and chips. 😂

🎥 **NEW VIDEO:** We Had a Free Morning in Port Macquarie… So We Went Whale Watching

👉 https://youtu.be/73xZpjENdfg

💬 What’s something you’ve done spontaneously while travelling that turned out to be an experience you loved?

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Tomorrow, we’re returning to Port Macquarie!

This visit was simple: fish and chips in town followed by a spontaneous decision to go whale watching. 🐋

It wasn’t planned, and we filmed much of it on my phone—but sometimes the unexpected experiences become the most memorable.

New video tomorrow.

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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 7

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When you discover an unexpected experience while travelling, what are you most likely to do?

Our next video includes one of those spontaneous decisions—and we’re very glad we said yes.

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💧 Sometimes it’s the little things that save the day around camp.

During our stay at Arakoon National Park, we ran out of water in Connie’s tanks. Thankfully, we were able to buy a 20-litre collapsible water container and use it to refill them without having to pack everything up and move the caravan.

That simple container was a bit of a saving grace—and it has now earned a permanent place in our travelling setup.

It’s often not the biggest or most expensive piece of camping gear that makes the difference. Sometimes it’s the practical little item you’re extremely grateful to have when things don’t quite go to plan.

What simple item has become a must-pack for your trips?

You can see our water-refilling operation in this week’s video:

https://youtu.be/ptUCGt9BcDg

We’ve also gathered some of the little things that help make camping easier into one collection:

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1 month ago | [YT] | 2

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🎥 NEW VIDEO

Our NSW road trip has brought us back to the coast and beautiful Arakoon National Park.

With a campground beside the beach, the history of Trial Bay Gaol and plenty to explore around South West Rocks, this was a very different stop from the waterfalls and countryside of Dorrigo.

Come along as we settle into camp, explore the area and discover another beautiful corner of the NSW coast.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/ptUCGt9BcDg

1 month ago | [YT] | 2

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❤️ It can be easier to show kindness to a stranger than to the person we share our everyday life with.

Marriage becomes familiar. We relax, let our guard down and sometimes forget that the little courtesies still matter.

Kindness in marriage rarely requires a grand gesture. It might be making their coffee, listening without interrupting, sending an encouraging message, or simply saying, “I appreciate you.”

After more than 30 years together, we’re still learning that small acts of kindness can make a big difference.

What is one small thing your partner does that makes you feel loved?

We’ve shared more practical ways to bring kindness into your marriage here:

sapphirebluetravel.com.au/blog/couples-blog/ways-t…

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