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February 25, 2010.


 

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Packing - Backpacks to Consider

 

Rick Steves Convertible Carry-On, Price:$99.00 at Luggage Pros 2500 cu. in.21" x 14" x 9", weighs 3.5 lbs.Converts from suitcase to backpack with comfortable shoulder straps and padded waistbelt. Three exterior pockets. Includes two mesh bags and clip-in security pouch. Internal and external compression straps. Zipper expansion adds 500 cu.in. This is a very small pack, so be prepared to pack super-light.  

Transport High Sierra Transport, price: $109.99 (31% off retail price) at eBags plus FREE shipping 3564 cu. in. 23" x 14.5" x 8.5", removable daypack 14" x 12" x 5.5", weighs 4 lbs , 8 oz. Large front load main compartment opens for easy packing. Removable shoulder strap with padded shoulder pad on the left side panel. NOTE: Cloth zipper pulls cannot be locked securely. Use luggage lock or cable lock on the metal bases of the zippers.

Railpass High Sierra Railpass, price: $139.99 (30% off retail price) at eBags plus FREE shipping 5015 cu. in. 26" x 15" x 9", removable daypack 14" x 12" x 5.5", weighs, 5 lbs, 8 oz. Large front load main compartment hinges open from the side for easy packing. Removable, adjustable aluminum stays can be bent to fit the contours of your back to customize fit and increase comfort. NOTE: Cloth zipper pulls cannot be locked securely. Use luggage lock or cable lock on the metal bases of the zippers.

Compass High Sierra Compass, price: $149.99 (32% off retail price) at eBags plus FREE shipping  5408 cu. in., 29" x 15" x 10", daypack=860 cu. in. weighs 6 lbs, 8 oz. Two large main compartments; the back compartment hinges open fron the side for easy packing. Zippered divider panel between front and back compartments opens to make one large compartment. Removable, adjustable aluminum stays can be bent to fit the contours of your back to customize fit and increase comfort. NOTE: Cloth zipper pulls cannot be locked securely. Use luggage lock or cable lock on the metal bases of the zippers.


Caribee Zulu 75 LThunder Bay 65L, price: $169.95 plus FREE shipping at eBags 26" x 13" x 9, weighs 8 lbs. Detachable 28 L daypack. Side shoulder strap for carrying when backpack straps are tucked away. Advanced Back Harness System. Internal Vertical Aluminum Stays. Dual zip main compartment. Lockable zippers.


Caribee Zulu 75 LThunder Bay 75, price: $179.95 plus FREE shipping at eBags 28" x 14" x 9", weighs 9 lbs. Detachable 28 L daypack. Side shoulder strap for carrying when backpack straps are tucked away. Advanced Back Harness System. Internal Vertical Aluminum Stays. Internal Vertical Aluminum Stays. Dual zip main compartment. Lockable zippers. External compression system.
 Eagle Creek Thrive 65 L
Eagle Creek Travel Gear Thrive 65L Bag, price: $179.96 plus FREE shipping at Amazon.com 3750 cu. in., 22.75 " x13.5" x 9.5", weighs 5 lbs, 8 oz. Removable daypack. Full front panel load. Zip-away X-ACT suspension. Central Lock Point secures main entry points with a single lock. Detachable Rain Safe cover is waterproof for inclement weather and provides security in crowded areas. Exterior and interior compression straps. Integrates with Pack-It. Modular Daypack: Contoured padded shoulder straps, clipping system, lash points.

Osprey Men's Waypoint 80 Pack (Spring 2009)Osprey Men's Waypoint 80 Pack, closeout price: $199.99 (23% off retail) , plus FREE shipping at Moosejaw Volume cu.in./liters: 4900/80. Weight: 5lbs14ozs/1.73 kgs. Interchangeable IsoForm harnesses help you customize the fit while a built in ErgoPull hipbelt keeps the load comfortably on your hips without being bulky. A detachable daypack with plastic framesheet keeps your smaller items safe. Large panel zip to allow easy access to main compartment. Zip away straps.  

Osprey Women's Waypoint 60 (Spring 2008)Osprey Women's Waypoint 60, closeout price $199.99 (13% off retail) at Moosejaw plus FREE shipping  Small: Volume cu.in./liters: 3500/57. Medium: Volume cu.in./liters: 3700/60. Weight: 4lbs4ozs/1.73 kgs. Waypoint Day Pack Volume cu.in./liters: 600/10 Weight: 1lbs2ozs/0.51kgs. Award-winning Ethereal suspension (same as Aether 60) with aluminum headrail for ample headspace Panel load access Detachable daypack Foam sidewalls Women's IsoForm harness and built-in ErgoPull hipbelt.
 
Osprey Men's Waypoint 65 Travel Pack (Spring 2010)Osprey Men's Waypoint 65 Travel Pack, price: $249 at Moosejaw plus FREE shipping 4000 cu. in./65 L, 28 x 15 x 14 in, weighs 5 lbs. 12 oz. Interchangeable Waypoint harnesses help you customize the fit while a built-in ErgoPull hipbelt keeps the load comfortably on your hips without being bulky. A detachable daypack with a padded front panel keeps your smaller items safe.
 
Osprey Women's Waypoint 65 Travel Pack (Spring 2010)Osprey Women's Waypoint 65 Travel Pack, price: $249 at Moosejaw plus FREE shipping 4000 cu. in./65 L, 28 x 15 x 14 in, weighs 5 lbs. 7oz. Interchangeable Waypoint harnesses help you customize the fit while a built-in ErgoPull hipbelt keeps the load comfortably on your hips without being bulky. A detachable daypack with a padded front panel keeps your smaller items safe.

North Face 50The North Face Backtrack 50, price:$259, plus FREE shipping at eBags 3051cu. in., 22.75" x 13.75" x 6",  weighs 6 lbs. 7 oz. Ergonomic contoured shoulder harness. Airmesh backpanel. Hipbelt with adjustable cant angle. Zippered suspension cover doubles as a rain cover. Large main pocket with internal gear compression straps and mesh divider .Removable day pack clips into place. Lockable zipper sliders.
 Travel Trekker Pro 70+17
Lowe Alpine Travel Trekker Pro 70+17, closeout price: $269.96 (10% off retail) at eBags plus FREE shipping 29" x 17" x 10", weighs 7 lbs. 14 oz. Includes detachable daypack, rain cover, and zip-away straps/belt, padded waist belt, torso micro adjust harness 16 - 23", and internal compression with pockets.

 North Face 70
The North Face Backtrack 70, price: $288.95 at eBags plus FREE shipping  4250 cu. in., 28" x 15" x 7" , weighs 8 lbs. 8 oz. Removable day pack clips into place. Braided cable through top carry handle for lockable security. Zippered suspension cover doubles as a rain cover Sleeping bag compartment with wet / dry divider. Large main pocket with internal compression panel with zip mesh pocket.
 

Still don't see the right pack for you? Check out my places to buy backpacks to find the right pack at the right price.

Wheeled Bags:
I don't recommend wheeled packs, but if you feel compelled to buy one, then here are some of the packs available.
 A.T. Gear Access Carry-On Wheeled Backpack with Removable Daypack
A.T. Gear Access Carry-On Wheeled Backpack with Removable Daypack, price: $149.99 (24% off retail) at eBags plus FREE shipping 2300 cu. in., 20.5" x 14" x 8", weighs 9 lbs., Removable interior pack measuring 17"x13"x7". Inline skate-style wheels with corner protectors.Hidden padded backpack straps are stored behind the zippered padded back panel. Really small backpack--for extremely light packers only.


A.T. Gear Access Carry-On Wheeled Backpack with Removable DaypackVictorinox Trek Pack Plus 3.0 24" Women's Wheeled Backpack, price $139.99 (67% off retail-- CLOSEOUT), at eBags plus FREE shipping 4700 cu. in., 24" x 16" x 11.5", 8 lbs , 14 oz. This wheeled backpack features shoulder straps that are set closer together and have a curvature to naturally fit a woman's shoulders. Front daypack is detachable for use as a stand alone piece.

 

Still don't see the right pack for you? Check out my places to buy backpacks to find the right pack at the right price. 

Prices listed above are in US$. Price and availability of packs is subject to change (please let me know if the prices have changed or the packs are no longer available and I will correct my listings ASAP). 

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