Oh, thrift store luggage - that's a good idea. Our county has school thrift stores that i've been using with success for linens and other housewares. The local one doesn't have luggage but the one towards Chapel Hill might. Christine has a Columbia jacket she likes as well. My rain layer is a vinyl REI rain coat that is not particularly light or warm, so i may be stuck in my mind on rain jacket performance.

I looked at Stockholm where i need to get from airport to terminal and the public transit mapping seemed quite successfully done. The walking is more that there's days to spend and i have enjoyed walking around cities compared to many "attractions."

Thanks!