Still – it’s fairly heavy so you’ll want to consider that if you’re planning to use it as a backpack often, or if you have strict weight limits on any of your flights. The Ligsan 45L wheeled convertible pack measures in at 50 x 34 x 18 cm and weighs 2kg, slightly heavier than the Cabin Max. There are only a handful of reviews available for the 45L option, mostly from people using it for business travel. Backpack Mode — Swapping between rolling and carrying this bag is easy; pull out the lightly padded shoulder straps and clip them to the correct mount points. With a padded section to keep your laptop safe, a load of internal pockets and three zippered compartments, this bag has the same functionality as many others on the market and yet won’t hurt your bank balance.

I did look at it when I bought my Kathmandu one, but I decided I had more trust in the Kathmandu brand. The pack also expands for those occasions when you need to stuff more things in, controlled with external compression straps. Organisation — Jansport’s Driver 8 rolling backpack features four separate compartments for keeping your gear organised. They feature internal compression straps and a mesh pocket to prevent your gear moving around as you travel.There’s also a handy fabric wheel cover that slides over them when you’ve got it on your back to protect your clothing. The Samsonite brand is a popular choice and I feel that this suitcase backpack with wheels lived up to the brands high reputation. Ok, so this smooth wheeled suitcase is in fact not a backpack, BUT, it is such a neat product idea that I could not keep it off of this list. I do not do much travelling myself but do walk everwhere on a diliy basis where I live in the UK which is Old Basford, Nottingham and used to reguarly go to Glastonburt Music Festival on behalf of Greenpeace. Backpacks that open like suitcases are great because they’re easy to pack and even easier to unpack.

All in all, this bag will get the job done, and get you from point A to point B; however, it’s not the highest quality roller backpack on this list nor do any features set it apart from the rest of the bags. One of the titans of the luggage industry, Samsonite is known for making suitcases that are light, slick and smooth-wheeling. Coming from the makers of the Swiss Army Knife, you won’t be surprised by the durability and multi-functionality of the Victorinox Vx Sports Cadet backpack with wheels. There’s a retractable wheel cover to prevent the spread of dust and dirt from the wheels when they’re not in use, and compression straps to keep all your kit in position, whether on the hiking trail or in the airport departure lounge. Since then, he has travelled Southeast Asia, walked the Camino de Santiago and backpacked South America.Wheels — Eagle Creek’s Convertible Carry-On bag features chunky wheels that roll well over most terrain. Our testers loved the addition of the shoe holders, as folks who get out and about in nature whilst travelling, being able to keep our muddy shoes away from our “clean” clothes was a godsend! In both instances, you need the material to be water-resistant and somewhat wipe proof (you will just have to accept that airlines have no respect for your baggage regardless of how much you spent on it). Straps — When the going gets too rough for your wheels, it’s time to carry the Farpoint or Fairview.

I bought both but went with no straps because I could fit slightly more in it and settled on just pulling it for weekend away trips. But if you have a little extra to carry, a 50L backpack can provide extra space for additional food, water, and clothing. While they’re not made to go off-road, the wheels are more than enough for navigating most towns and cities! Being an item you take everywhere, the Intercity’s reinforced rip-stop material make this pack both hard wearing and reliable during off grid adventures. The straps and hip support pack away neatly into a panel on the back so you wouldn’t know they were there.New with tags: A brand-new, unused, unworn and undamaged item in the original packaging (such as the .

The exterior design of the Carry on Closet is sleek, modern, and tough looking and has interesting security features including a built in lock and unbreakable polycarbonate shell. Otherwise, we are aware that a number of these backpacks are currently unavailable owing to inventory issues but are optimistic that production and sales will resume in due course. I’m planning a few weekends in Europe this year, so my mind is on packing light for a hand-luggage only weekend away.When you’re traveling for business, it’s just as important to look the part as it is to act the part, and using the Karabar Aragon Overnight Wheeled Backpack will certainly help. Padded straps hide away in the storage section at the back of the bag and are clipped when used as a backpack. The Mountain Warehouse Voyager Wheelie 50 + 20L takes the above 50L rucksack and adds a 20L day pack to it!