Comments on: Wheeled Backpacks

By: Luther Davies

Luther Davies — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:45:16 +0000

I have a convertible travel tote from Briggs & Riley – it’s a perfect carry-on and I can take out the hidden ergonomically designed backstraps whenever I’m on a hike. The tote/backpack fits perfectly in the overhead bins – I’ve had no problems and I travel frequently both on domestic airlines and on flights within Europe. I like it because it’s so versatile. I can use it as a carry-on. When I reach my destination I can use it to tote all my work stuff for meetings, etc. On my day off, I can use it as a backpack and go site-seeing! Extremely versatile, lightweight and durable!

By: James Van Dellen

James Van Dellen — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:22:05 +0000

Thanks 2Whls for that suggestion and personal info. I posted photos of the Swiss Army backpack and the Eagle Creek one so anyone searching for info or following this post can review the info.

I wish this was something I could pick and buy straight off the ‘net, however I am going to try and track them both down and try out in person.

By: 2whls3spds

2whls3spds — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 02:33:59 +0000

I also have several other Eagle Creek products and have been very satisfied with the design and the quality. I have one of their larger laptop briefcases that has the back pack straps, saved my butt more than once when we had to do a cross terminal dash for a too close connection. Aaron

By: 2whls3spds

2whls3spds — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 02:30:30 +0000

I have gotten great use and mileage out of the Eagle Creek bags. I have an earlier version of this one. It has been going strong for the past 10 years. It has flown over 100,000 miles, ridden in the back of trucks, in the belly of Greyhound and on many an Amtrak. It will fit most overhead bins with the "daypack" zipped off. My wife is a 25 year Sr Flight Attendant and is still amazed at how much can be packed into this bag. I am not sure if mine is a 22 or 25, but I have never been questioned as to it's size for carry on purposes, even on international flights. Aaron

By: James Van Dellen

James Van Dellen — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:12:39 +0000

Thanks Anil. I really like that. A friend has a Swiss Army shoulder bag that I've complimented him on. I'll have to hunt one down around here to try it out, and probably end up buying it online if suits me. .-= James´s last blog ..Wheeled Backpacks =-.

By: Anil

Anil — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 14:43:00 +0000

I love the Swiss line of travel bags. A bit pricey they are loaded with pockets and very durable. They make a few different kinds of wheeled backpack, here’s one I found with some Googling around:

http://www.luggageguru.com/product.asp?pid=2401&cam=GoogleBase_product_2401
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By: mm

mm — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 11:35:33 +0000

they are great to pull but heavy to carry especially is loaded for traveling……