VERSATILE CARRY-ON Packed tight and smart, this trim 1,831-cubic-inch carry-on had just enough real estate for a weeklong jaunt in Trinidad. While I was scouting hotels in Port-of-Spain, the Wapack’s supersmooth polyurethane wheels and telescoping, ice-pick-style aluminum handle made it easy to weave through chaotic crowds without whacking anyone. In backpack mode, the padded zip … Continued
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Packed tight and smart, this trim 1,831-cubic-inch carry-on had just enough real estate for a weeklong jaunt in Trinidad. While I was scouting hotels in Port-of-Spain, the Wapack’s supersmooth polyurethane wheels and telescoping, ice-pick-style aluminum handle made it easy to weave through chaotic crowds without whacking anyone. In backpack mode, the padded zip back panel wrapped down and around the wheels to protect my rear. And for sightseeing around town, the detachable, 1,220-cubic-inch daypack has twin water-bottle sleeves, an internal iPod pocket/port, and cushioned, adjustable shoulder straps. timberland.com
Bonus: Suitcase-style handles on both sides.
Bummer: The Velcro strap that secures the daypack is flimsy. Buckle, please.
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LOVES ABUSE The Shuttle’s DWR-coated, heavy-duty nylon fabric is virtually impervious to weather. On a Colorado road trip, I overloaded it with 70 pounds of hike ‘n’ bike gear, lashed its D-rings to my truck’s rack, and found that everything remained dry despite several afternoon thunderstorms. And when it tumbled off the roof, the Shuttle’s … Continued
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The Shuttle’s DWR-coated, heavy-duty nylon fabric is virtually impervious to weather. On a Colorado road trip, I overloaded it with 70 pounds of hike ‘n’ bike gear, lashed its D-rings to my truck’s rack, and found that everything remained dry despite several afternoon thunderstorms. And when it tumbled off the roof, the Shuttle’s rigid structure and foam padding—on both the bottom and side panels—protected even the most delicate contents (namely a ’72 cabernet). It’s chiefly one big (4,800-cubic-inch) bag, but a top lid and interior mesh pocket are perfect for keeping bike tools, digital cameras, or anything else that can easily be lost or damaged. patagonia.com
Bonus: A reflective lining takes the mystery out of finding items at night.
Bummer: End handles could use some padding.
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Your wish—sturdy backpack, civilized wheelie, suitcase-style interior—is this bag’s command. The versatility of this carry-on-compliant hybrid was welcome during a couple of weeks of Greek-island hopping. Pack the 3,060-cubic-inch Cross Roads in your sleep; its undivided main compartment and front-panel pockets make the procedure blessedly simple. When cobblestone gave way to concrete, the Cross Roads … Continued
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Your wish—sturdy backpack, civilized wheelie, suitcase-style interior—is this bag’s command. The versatility of this carry-on-compliant hybrid was welcome during a couple of weeks of Greek-island hopping. Pack the 3,060-cubic-inch Cross Roads in your sleep; its undivided main compartment and front-panel pockets make the procedure blessedly simple. When cobblestone gave way to concrete, the Cross Roads ran buttery smooth, thanks to silky wheels and stainless-steel bearings. A quick zip converts it to backpack mode, and another zipper trick expands the main compartment 21.5 percent. www.eaglecreek.com
Bonus: The compact bag includes twin water-bottle holders and protective kick plates.
Bummer: Interior hold-down straps could be upgraded for better compression.
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OFF-ROAD WARRIOR How comfortable is the Doubletrack as a backpack? With a 25-pound load jammed in the single, 1,950-cubic-inch main compartment, it felt so comfortable I wanted to ditch my flight and keep on walking. Why? The airy back panel and fully adjustable (and hide-away) suspension system—complete with load-lifters and an ergonomic hipbelt—feel more like … Continued
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How comfortable is the Doubletrack as a backpack? With a 25-pound load jammed in the single, 1,950-cubic-inch main compartment, it felt so comfortable I wanted to ditch my flight and keep on walking. Why? The airy back panel and fully adjustable (and hide-away) suspension system—complete with load-lifters and an ergonomic hipbelt—feel more like a bona fide backpack than a hybrid roller. The detachable, 800-cube daypack is equally trailworthy, thanks to a hydration sleeve/tube port and an array of side pockets and organizing sleeves. Which is not to say it doesn’t roll well: The snazzy red wheels, robust skid plate, and heavy-duty nylon fabric can easily handle wheeling through town. thenorthface.com
Bonus: An antitheft cable spans the top handle so you can lock it to a
secure object.
Bummer: At 11 pounds, it’s a bit heavy for its size.
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Employing handle or shoulder strap, the Tour totes as a mild-mannered side satchel, easily stowing in overhead bins. But where planes and trains stop, this travel chameleon gets going. Deploy the cushy, adjustable hidden suspension and the Tour morphs into a legit 3,750-cubic-inch backpack primed for cruising inn to inn. A plastic panel stiffens the … Continued
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Employing handle or shoulder strap, the Tour totes as a mild-mannered side satchel, easily stowing in overhead bins. But where planes and trains stop, this travel chameleon gets going. Deploy the cushy, adjustable hidden suspension and the Tour morphs into a legit 3,750-cubic-inch backpack primed for cruising inn to inn. A plastic panel stiffens the frame and protected my spine from bounce-induced bruising from a bottle of Johnnie Walker inside. For stripped-down day trips, simply unclip the removable 850-cube daypack—smartly rigged for a hydration reservoir and digital audio player. www.rei.com.
Bonus: A daisy chain and multiple lashing points give it the carrying capacity of a yak.
Bummer: The organizer panel’s narrow opening means tough access for big paws.
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COMPACT AND DURABLE At six pounds and change, this agile carry-on is the choice for fast-and-light travel. Its 2,800 cubic inches carried enough for a week in Mexico, where my giddyup included planes, boats, taxis, and a conked-out scooter that left me hitchhiking. The rigid, lightweight aluminum frame handled trunk-stuffing and boat-tossing, while the extra-large … Continued
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At six pounds and change, this agile carry-on is the choice for fast-and-light travel. Its 2,800 cubic inches carried enough for a week in Mexico, where my giddyup included planes, boats, taxis, and a conked-out scooter that left me hitchhiking. The rigid, lightweight aluminum frame handled trunk-stuffing and boat-tossing, while the extra-large polyurethane wheels and high-clearance base made navigating the potholed streets of San Miguel a breeze. Shoulder straps would have been nice for a half-mile walk through Cozumel’s jungle (when that scooter ran out of gas), but it wasn’t a sufferfest, thanks to the pack’s dual carrying options and soft sides. ospreypacks.com
Bonus: The ergonomic handle locks in three open positions.
Bummer: The stretch-woven front pocket showed wear after a few trips.
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Take it on the road with this ingenious 8,064-cubic-inch rolling duffel, which mounts on rooftop racks. The Rack Lash cruised like any good wheelie, and when late arrivals meant trudging along darkened streets, its reflective fabric helped safeguard against unpredictable traffic. Peel open the Big Mouth top and its reflective Spacecloth lining illuminates the gigantic … Continued
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Take it on the road with this ingenious 8,064-cubic-inch rolling duffel, which mounts on rooftop racks. The Rack Lash cruised like any good wheelie, and when late arrivals meant trudging along darkened streets, its reflective fabric helped safeguard against unpredictable traffic. Peel open the Big Mouth top and its reflective Spacecloth lining illuminates the gigantic compartment like a floodlight. Assorted interior/exterior pockets hold foldables, and neat freaks will drool over the tool and gizmo sleeves. When it’s time to road-trip, the Rack Lash secures to all rack crossbars with elastic cords and snap hooks. www.kivadesigns.com.
Bonus: A rain cover is included.
Bummer: Elastic zipper pulls are too wimpy for such a load monster.
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Always in a hurry? As with many carry-ons, stashing this ten-inch-deep roller in overhead bins is fast and simple. Unlike with many, extracting it is just as quick: A strategically placed bottom handle puts an end to frustrating yank-athons. The Vienna is a petite 2,150 cubes, yet its compression-strap system torqued down everything I needed … Continued
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Always in a hurry? As with many carry-ons, stashing this ten-inch-deep roller in overhead bins is fast and simple. Unlike with many, extracting it is just as quick: A strategically placed bottom handle puts an end to frustrating yank-athons. The Vienna is a petite 2,150 cubes, yet its compression-strap system torqued down everything I needed for a ten-day schlep through France. During rail transits, the detachable overnight kit was a breeze to access, making it easy to hit the WC before going to town. Travel guides, maps, and other paperwork zip neatly into an organizational sleeve. www.kelty.com.
Bonus: Sleek aesthetics can pass muster in business class.
Bummer: A convenient suitcase-style side handle is MIA.
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Rainforest explorers and Weather Channel illiterates, take note: The aptly named WeatherShed defies the elements. It’s roofed with a rubbery topside fabric, sealed with a water-resistant zipper, and finished with a bathtublike plastic bottom. The duffel yawns open like a doctor’s black bag, exposing a 4,100-cube interior that isn’t fussy about bulky gear. Quarantine stinky … Continued
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Rainforest explorers and Weather Channel illiterates, take note: The aptly named WeatherShed defies the elements. It’s roofed with a rubbery topside fabric, sealed with a water-resistant zipper, and finished with a bathtublike plastic bottom. The duffel yawns open like a doctor’s black bag, exposing a 4,100-cube interior that isn’t fussy about bulky gear. Quarantine stinky boots and laundry in a separate baffle pocket. It’s also one sweet drive, trundling on oversize Patagonia-exclusive wheels. www.patagonia.com
Bonus: Makes even dirtbag travelers look classy.
Bummer: No off-roading—it has suitcase handles but no backpack straps.
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This world beater survived a 20-bag squashfest trucking over 13,000-foot passes in Bhutan, never blowing a seam or busting an axle. The kicker? Back home, we marveled that fragile, wooden treasures from the world’s last Buddhist kingdom made the journey unscathed. The cavernous 8,360-cubic-inch interior has upstairs and downstairs compartments that segregate burnable from wearable … Continued
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This world beater survived a 20-bag squashfest trucking over 13,000-foot passes in Bhutan, never blowing a seam or busting an axle. The kicker? Back home, we marveled that fragile, wooden treasures from the world’s last Buddhist kingdom made the journey unscathed. The cavernous 8,360-cubic-inch interior has upstairs and downstairs compartments that segregate burnable from wearable laundry. To go boffo big, unzip the dividing panel and expand the duffel an extra two inches with a gusset zipper. When fully loaded, this wheeled giant still rolls along well, and hidden backpack straps make short off-road forays doable. www.highsierrasport.com
Bonus: Ergonomic zippers provide a firm no-slip grip when subduing fat loads.
Bummer: Sticky wheels still wouldn’t free-spin after a lube job.
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