Aug 9th, 2007
The Lost Girls Leaving New Zealand

“After suffering from an acute case of quarterlife burnout in New York City, best friends Holly Corbett, Jen Baggett and Amanda Pressner decided to chuck their boyfriends, apartments and steady media jobs to travel around the world for a year. They hit five continents and more than a dozen countries, and thanks to their PacSafes and some pretty sharp reflexes, managed to avoid having anything stolen during the journey! In this photo, taken on their last day in New Zealand, the girls are waiting for yet another airport shuttle (and mugging for the camera).” - Amanda

Name: Holly Corbett (left)
Backpack brand: EMS
Backpack model and capacity: Summit 4500 (4500 cubic inches)
Name: Amanda Pressner (middle)
Backpack brand: Snowgum (an Aussie brand)
Backpack model and capacity: Not sure! I bought mine second-hand from an Australian friend of mine for $75, and its probably about 4500 cubic inches.
Name: Jennifer Baggett (right)
Backpack brand: Kelty
Backpack model and capacity: Coyote Pack–Women’s, 4500 cubic inches
The location where you took the picture: Christchurch, New Zealand
Trip Length: One year
More info at: http://lostgirlsworld.blogspot.com
Thanks to Holly, Jennifer and particularly to Amanda!
Note from Mathieu: You really should take a look at their blog if you didn’t know these girls yet folks. They rock! I’m a big fan!