Things are starting to pick up again out at Mueang Khao, yeah?
You might have this new breed that feels it necessary to carry all their worldly goods with themselves as they travel.
Personally, I would find that a hindrance more often than not. Too much <deleted> to haul around.
Yet, I've long been disassociated with the tourist/traveler/backpacker set - can't relate.
Everyone has their own particular comfort zone, I guess.