The researchers measured everything from symptoms to the weight of nasal secretions (discarded tissues were weighed in a plastic bag, and the weight of the tissue and bag subtracted) to determine who became infected.

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To make the weight, Mr Ellicock packed a sleeping bag, climbing rope, biology textbook, ankle weights and "random bits of clothing".

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To make the weight, Mr Ellicock is packing a sleeping bag, climbing rope, biology textbook, ankle weights and "random bits of clothing".

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He swung the bag as if to test its weight, as if it might or might not be heavy enough to knock Con over, to change her mind about a couple of things.

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In other words, they are not worth the weight of toting them around airports in a computer bag already weighed down by a laptop, workout gear, newspapers and meeting briefings.

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My weight limit was 33 pounds, including my carry-on camera bag, so I had to carefully decide which lenses to bring.

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If you want a light-weight sleeping accommodation for warmer weather without giving up luxury, the Horsethief is a good bag for you.

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