Kelty Redwing 3100, price: $69. 99 (36% off retail price) at eBags plus FREE shipping. 3100 cu. in., 25" x 18" x 14.5", weighs 3 lbs, 8 oz. Torso fit range: 18.5-21 inches,Front panel access, large front pocket with organization, zippered side pockets and mesh water bottle pockets, side compression straps,  and carry handle. NOTE: This pack is does not have zip away straps and is only meant for someone prepared to travel really light.

High Sierra Railpass, price: $83.99 (56% 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. Try a cable lock on the metal bases of the zippers.

High Sierra Compass, price: $89.99 (59% 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. Try a  lock or cable lock on the metal bases of the zippers.

Osprey Porter 46, price $99 at Moosejaw plus FREE shipping 2800 cu. in. (46 L), 22 x 14 x 9 in., weighs 3 lbs, 2 oz. easy-stow harness and fabric wing hipbelt, internal organization, and carry handle. NOTE: This pack is only meant for someone prepared to travel really light.


Thunder Bay 65L, price: $127.46 ( 33% off retail price) 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.

Osprey Porter 65, price: $129 plus FREE shipping at eBags 3900 cu. in, 26" x 15" x 10", weighs 3 lbs, 4 oz. Zip-away harness and stowable hip wings, internal mesh and fabric organization pockets, large easy access top pocket, lockable main zipper, straightJacket compression with foam crescent sidewalls, top & bottom and side carry handles.

Thunder Bay 75, price: $134.96 (33% off retail price) 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.

Osprey Farpoint 55, price: $179 plus FREE shipping at eBags 3300 cu. in., 24" x 17" x 13", weighs 4 lbs, 1 oz. Two torso sizes to optimize fit, zip-away contoured shoulder straps and hip belt for outstanding fit, removable daypack for guidebooks, jackets and everyday use, daypack attaches on front main backpack straps when security is the issue, top and side carry handles, panel zip main compartment with lockable pulls, removable sleeping pad straps, internal compression straps, and large internal mesh pocket .

Osprey Farpoint 70 medium/large Peat, price: $199 plus FREE shipping at eBags 4200 cu. in., 26" x 18" x 14", weighs 4 lbs, 3 oz. Two torso sizes to optimize fit, * Zip-away contoured shoulder straps and hip belt for outstanding fit, removable daypack for guidebooks, jackets and everyday use,daypack attaches on front main backpack straps when security is the issue, top and side carry handles, panel zip main compartment with lockable pulls, internal compression straps, and .arge internal mesh pocket.

The North Face Backtrack 50 Black, price $199.99 (9% off retail price), plus FREE shipping at eBags 3050 cu. in., weighs 5 lbs, 1 oz. 6061 aluminum v frame, ergonomic conroured shoulder harness; airmesh back panel an tuck-away hipbelt, large main compartment with internal fear compressions straps and zip mesh pocket, zippered suspension cover doubles as a rain cover and stows in velcro pocket with drain holes,  sleeping bag compartment with wet-dry divider, removable shoulder strap for carry options
lockable zipper sliders, daypack easily clips into place,  large main compartment and secondary pocket with organization and tuck-away shoulder straps and lash points

Eagle Creek Travel Gear Thrive 65L Bag, price: $200 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.
 
Eagle Creek Rincon 65L, price: $225 plus FREE shipping at eBags.com 45 L main pack + 20 L daypack, 25.2" x 9.65" x 13.39", weighs  5 lbs, 8 oz., full front panel loading, central lock point, zip-off day pack, compression straps, zip-away suspension for baggage check, and a customizable suspension for ultimate comfort and fit over the long haul.  This is very similar to the kind of pack I use.
 
Eagle Creek Rincon Vita (women's fit) 65L, price $225 plus FREE shipping at eBags 45 L main pack + 20 L daypack, 22.05" x 9.06" x 13.78" , weighs  5 lbs, 8 oz., women's contour fit, full front panel loading, central lock point, zip-off day pack, compression straps, zip-away suspension for baggage check, and a customizable suspension for ultimate comfort and fit over the long haul. This is very similar to the kind of pack I use.

Eagle Creek Thrive Vita 75L Womens Fit, price: $230 plus FREE shipping at eBags.com 3550 cu. in., 28" x 13" x 11", weighs 5 lbs, 14 oz. Easy Packing access: 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,  multiple padded carry handles for easy grab-and-go, exterior side pockets, shove-it pocket holds lightly stuffed daypack or jacket, exterior and interior compression straps, integrates with Pack-it, removable daypack, and torso Range 15-18 in/38-46 cm.
 
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, 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.

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Wheeled Bags:
I don't recommend wheeled packs, but if you feel compelled to buy one, then here are some of the packs available.
 

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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).