Gabi

hey everyone! I have recently decided to go over to Oz as a solo beginner female backpack on a working holiday visa...needless to say I am pretty lost in all this what to get what not to get crap. I have many questions but I'll try to keep it short! 1. I am going away for a year and feel as though a 70L bag is a good size, but I'm starting to second guess myself. I would be getting the osprey meridian bag that has convertible wheels but now my concern is will i have to check this bag or can i bring it as a carry on? i will be traveling to Oz, New Zealand and Brazil (possibly more) and i don't want to risk having a missing pack. (also if anyone has this pack feedback would be nice) 2.is it really worth it to buy the expensive clothing made for trips like this, or am i okay to just pack the cloths i own that are mostly cheap buys. 3. Packing cubes? compression bags? rip off or not? i have more things to ask to come! Thank you -Gabi