(Once in Spain when I had to walk for 45 minutes on a cobblestone street, and once in Malaysia when I had to walk on a non-existent road). In fact, in the three years that I lived out of this bag, I used the straps….twice. Although I was doubtful as to how much I would use the wheels (somehow I felt they’d be impractical), I ended up using them all the time.It has a matching daypack that zips onto the main bag meaning you only have one ultimate bag to cart around (though admittedly I usually preferred to wear my daypack since it had my laptop in it).The zip-away straps are available for use whenever wheels are inconvenient (for example on rough terrain or when navigating a lot of stairs).There are a few mesh dividers and such to help keep stuff separate.The main bag opens completely up, allowing me to easily see and access the contents.The High Sierra Overpass (unfortunately, discontinued) rolling backpack with detachable daypack changed my life because: The news got even better when I discovered it was very inexpensive at under $200, and solved so many of my problems! I saw so many bags come through that place, and then one day, accompanied by a beacon of light and angel-song, I saw this: Living and volunteering in a hostel in Kona, Hawaii was a great way to suss out gear and destinations through recommendations from the steady stream of travelers.
ROLLING ADVENTURE BAG WITH DETACHABLE PACK PROFESSIONAL
And when first impressions count I like to look professional ( as any Professional Hobo should!) doing it with a backpack is an uphill battle. I’ve received sponsorships and travel opportunities through my freelance writing career, and I just don’t like lugging a backpack. Lastly, although I hadn’t anticipated luxury in my full-time travels, it has happened from time to time.I was perpetually worried that my bag would be ripped to shreds (with all my precious contents) on every flight. Rogue backpack straps and airport conveyor belts do not play well together.No matter how many zippers they add, I still couldn’t find what I needed, and regularly had to pour out all the contents to find it.
(Sorry if you’re one of those “dorks” – but I think it looks ridiculous, and I know from experience that it’s hot and uncomfortable, and it irrefutably labels – and targets – you as a tourist). So it means I’m one of those dorks with a big backpack on my back and a daypack on my front. I need a daypack to house my laptop and other carry-on essentials. You either have to wear your pack the whole time you’re in line (which can be hours), or you have to unceremoniously kick it along, two feet at a time. Hoisting them on and off is awkward, not comfortable to wear, and rarely graceful. Or rather, it sucked for me – and I realized that I hate large backpacks in general. My new pack of choice was the high quality Gregory Deva.Īlthough this backpack was great for proper mountaineering and trips into the wilderness, it sucked for short trip travel. As for traipsing into swishy hotels with a backpack, I didn’t think my full-time travels would allow much luxury, so I conceded to the “practicality” of a backpack.
I applied the above lessons by getting a day pack that had a zipper for side-access (as well as top and bottom), some extra pockets, side pockets and a padded hip belt. ( I still had a few lessons to learn why backpacks suck).
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