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.
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.
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.
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 75L, price: $169.95 plus FREE shipping at eBags
27" x 16" x 12", weighs 7 lbs. 8 oz. Detachable daypack. Adjustable Action
Back Harness System. Pre contoured aluminum stays promote comfort and back
support. Dual zip main compartment with internal divider. Lockable zip housings.
Thunder
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.
Thunder
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, price: $200 at eBags plus FREE shipping
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 60 Pack, price: $229 at Moosejaw plus FREE shipping
Medium:
Volume cu.in./liters: 3700/60. Weight: 3lbs13ozs/1.73 kgs. Large: Volume
cu.in./liters: 3900/63. Waypoint Day Pack Volume cu.in./liters: 600/10
Weight: 1lbs2ozs/0.51kgs. 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,
price $229 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.
 Eagle Creek W Thrive 75L, price: $230, plus FREE shipping at eBags
3550 cu. in., 28" x 13" x 11", weighs 5 lbs, 14 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.
The 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.
Eagle Creek Explorer LT Women's Fit, price: $250 at Luggage Online plus FREE shipping 4200 cu. in., 14" x
22" x 8.5", daypack=1200 cu. in., weighs 4 lbs, 2 oz. Fixed women's suspension
accommodates 15"-19" torso lengths. 3-In-1 Travel shell offers rain protection,
check through security and acts as a stand alone duffel. New fully adjustable
hip belt is fully padded and contoured to accommodate hip circumference up to
50". HDPE Frame Sheet and one curved stay to distribute load weight from back
and shoulders.

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.
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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.

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.
Victorinox
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.
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