[QUOTE=RoadWearier;23309772 So my budget is $300 roughly.

I have 2 choices near me:

1) Zizzo Campo for $150

2) Dahon Speed P8 for $350

3) New Hawk (31 pounds!) for $320

4) New Origami Gazelle for $400

5) Other Option is a Stowaway for $100 (I think it's sold at Camping World- 6 speed)


Is the Dahon that much better?
Would the extra gear make that much difference?
Are there bags I could bring with me to tote either into my building/hotel?
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You have 2 choices but list 5.

Is the Dahon that much better? eeeeh..... not really
Would the extra gear make that much difference? yes, absolutely
Are there bags I could bring with me to tote either into my building/hotel? Yep, of varying qualities.