Best backpack/carry-on for 6 months in Europe Can anyone advise me of the best backpack to take for an extended trip to Europe? It will be the only luggage I take, and it needs to be small enough to carry on the plane. I won't necessarily be hiking, per se, but will need to carry it on trains, busses, etc. as well. I am a 5'5" grandma, and will also need a pack for my 9 year old grandson. Thank you. (Edited a typo) Best backpack/carry-on for 6 months in Europe Can anyone advise me of the best backpack to take for an extended trip to Europe? It will be the only luggage I take, and it needs to be small enough... » Read More Best backpack/carry-on for 6 months in Europe Can anyone advise me of the best backpack to take for an extended trip to Europe? It will be the only luggage I take, and it needs to be small enough to carry on the plane. I won't necessarily be hiking, per se, but will need to carry it on trains, busses, etc. as well. I am a 5'5" grandma, and will also need a pack for my 9 year old grandson. Thank you. (Edited a typo) « Show Less
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Hi Sue! I strongly suggest the TETON Sports Scout3400. It's the perfect size for a carry on so long as you don't over-stuff it. In fact, that's one of the things I like about it so much. You pack it to fit within the carry-on restrictions and then you have a little extra room for things that you purchase along the way. If you check out the 100's of reviews, you'll note that many talk about using it as a carry-on. Anytime you get over 100 reviews with the vast majority being 4 and 5 stars, you know you have a winner. I love mine (green) and my husband loves his (orange). I'm 5'4" and he's 5'10". Have a blast in Europe! Hi Sue! I strongly suggest the TETON Sports Scout3400. It's the perfect size for a carry on so long as you don't over-stuff it. In fact, that's one of the things I like about it so much. You pack it to fit within the carry-on restrictions and then you have a little extra room for things that you purchase along the way. If you check out the 100's of reviews, you'll note that many talk about using it as a carry-on. Anytime you get over 100 reviews with the vast majority being 4 and 5 stars, you know you have a winner. I love mine (green) and my husband loves his (orange). I'm 5'4" and... » Read More Hi Sue! I strongly suggest the TETON Sports Scout3400. It's the perfect size for a carry on so long as you don't over-stuff it. In fact, that's one of the things I like about it so much. You pack it to fit within the carry-on restrictions and then you have a little extra room for things that you purchase along the way. If you check out the 100's of reviews, you'll note that many talk about using it as a carry-on. Anytime you get over 100 reviews with the vast majority being 4 and 5 stars, you know you have a winner. I love mine (green) and my husband loves his (orange). I'm 5'4" and he's 5'10". Have a blast in Europe! « Show Less
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Thank you for your kind response. The Scout3400 was one I had been considering for my grandson. Hope I can fit all my stuff in one the same size as well.
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The xtra large is very large. My family of 4 use it for a couple day get away. When it is full it is heavy and my wife always uses all the space! I recently went to Europe for three weeks and took the large, it was plenty big.
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I'd lay it flat on the bottom of your carry on and just pack right over it! It shouldn't take up too much room that way. I think it'd take up more space by being bulky if you try to fold it up. It's a GREAT tote! I take it on all my trips when we travel! One of the BEST I've found!
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Agreed. We literally got back from California tonight. My kids are 16 months and 3 and a half years old. Very few cars could accommodate a stroller this big is the only downfall, we rent mini vans, by the time you get it and your luggage in, you'll be happy you did. I have a toyota Highlander so it's no biggy for us around home. For anyone who doesn't know though, you don't actually take the stroller onto the plane, once you are about to board the plane from the airwalk you drop the stroller there and it gets checked, then you pick it up in the same place after the flight.. Most air lines check strollers and car seats for free fyi as well. Your wording sounded like you planned on taking it onto the plane, so I thought I would clarify that.
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I responded to Amazon about the ILBE once before. I ordered the ILBE about a year and a half ago and LOVE the backpack as it's extremely durable for the work I use it for. My PROBLEM with the ILBE is that my ruck arrive OCONUS AFGHANISTAN WITHOUT rucksack straps. I had to cannibalize an older SNUGPACK rucksack so that I could use the ILBE. FIX THAT PROBLEM and we'll be square, otherwise I'm still a bit pissed.7lbs empty, a lot more when I travel.
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I have traveled with the carseat and alone with a 2-3 yr old, both internationally and domestically. Now, I'm a pretty strong woman, but it's not very joyful carrying this over your back along with carry on bag, stroller, kid, backpack, and or whatever you choose to bring with you. It does not come with the back straps, they have to be purchased separately (I purchased on amazon) and they have about a 6 inch long padding strip (which is very minimally padded). My daughter is 3 now and I have no plans to travel anytime soon, but if I do I'll be checking in the seat, not bringing it on the plane. Now, the seat itself is incredible, it's fits on any airline seat, its comfortable, safe, amazing quality. Although I can't really give a great experience traveling with this seat, I do have to say it is and was a lot easier than when I used to have to travel with a regular carseat. It is also alot easier if you are traveling with an adult companion (I've always traveled alone with toddler with this seat), and can find a way to add a little extra padding to the strap, then you will be golden! Hope this helps!
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You have more than enough room in large pack. I don't havea smaller oneto compare it to. So if your going to carry a lot of stuff id say large is way to go.
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Yes... I carry 2 - 14" laptops, a 10" tablet, 4 - 2.5" external HDDs, and up to 5 days clothing (3 pairs of pants, 3 long sleeve shirts, 5 pairs socks, tshits, underwear), company cell phone, various cables, etc. This bag has lasted traveling 18 to 24 times per year for over 4 years and I'm able to stow it on the plane with no need for an additional checked bag. I'm replacing it with the identical bag because I can't seem to find an alternative that holds as much.
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Don't bother with the airporter. get a good sturdy duffle bag. My airporter was "destroyed" by the baggage handlers on just the first leg of a trip.
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Hi Sharon.They are not long enough, you need to use the shoulder strap but I can tell you it's a great bag!!! I work in the accessories enviroment and I bought at least 10 of these bags for friends and sisters and I have 2 of them: it's the most convenient bag I found around for this price, believe me. I'm italian and I bought them in us and I asked later to my US colleagues to buy them on Amazon because they are not available in Europe; I tell you this to show how much I find it convenient. The Tote (I already have it) is more banal
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I'd recommend getting the BIIN 47.The BIIN37 is ridiculously small and borders on tiny.Even the BIIN 47 is smaller than what you would consider to be a 'normal' backpack (i.e. laptop backpack at BestBuy).I debated a long time between he 37/47.... sooo glad I got the 47 after seeing how small it is. Your 60D + 18-55 will fit very comfortably in it. The larger compartment fit my Nikon 55-200mm lens very comfortable with room to spare, so you should be able to easily put the Speedlite flash in there (the 47 has 2 dividers, so you should be able to fit a 50mm PRIME in there too).I think when I measured the large internal lens compartment it was 8.5" long. I'd recommend getting the BIIN 47.The BIIN37 is ridiculously small and borders on tiny.Even the BIIN 47 is smaller than what you would consider to be a 'normal' backpack (i.e. laptop backpack at BestBuy).I debated a long time between he 37/47.... sooo glad I got the 47 after seeing how small it is. Your 60D + 18-55 will fit very comfortably in it. The larger compartment fit my Nikon 55-200mm lens very comfortable with room to spare, so you should be able to easily put the Speedlite flash in there (the 47 has 2 dividers, so you should be able to fit a 50mm... » Read More I'd recommend getting the BIIN 47.The BIIN37 is ridiculously small and borders on tiny.Even the BIIN 47 is smaller than what you would consider to be a 'normal' backpack (i.e. laptop backpack at BestBuy).I debated a long time between he 37/47.... sooo glad I got the 47 after seeing how small it is. Your 60D + 18-55 will fit very comfortably in it. The larger compartment fit my Nikon 55-200mm lens very comfortable with room to spare, so you should be able to easily put the Speedlite flash in there (the 47 has 2 dividers, so you should be able to fit a 50mm PRIME in there too).I think when I measured the large internal lens compartment it was 8.5" long. « Show Less
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I went to uk for 2 weeks and the large was plenty to store about 7-10 days of clothes, if you can manage to wash your clothes then a large would be perfect size, and much easier to carry around. hope my answer helped you out.
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I just did four countries in Eastern Europe and it worked great. I have gone through a lot of counties with this suitcase. One thing I did change was to switch to a backpack as my carry one. That way I only pull one suitcase. It moves very easy and stand up empty or full. I use packing cubes to organize and am usually at about 36 pounds I wash stuff out in hotels, so don't have to carry much. As I travel it does get heavier ( love to shop �). I have tried many suitcases and this is the best I have ever used. Never feel overloaded .
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Since I bought this backpack it has given me lots of pleasure in using it. And I reckon that if one were to pack properly and only essential items, it should be good enough for a 4 week trip......................
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northface duffel bags run big . if you need it for the gym get the X-small - small, for weekend or 3-5 day trips get the med. if you are a world traveler or if you have a family / large groups and need to carry clothing and equipment get the large or x-large . i have the med. great for me and my girlfriend on 3-5 day camping trips . a lot of reviews will tell you the med. will fit in the overhead bin on a plane and that is what sold me .
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Hi, my daughter is 4 and we gave this to her the night before our trip to Disney World. It is super light and easy to steer. We also gave one similar to our 2 year old son who has no problems using it, playing with it, etc. around home and on easy driving trips for overnight, but I wouldn't count on him managing it via the airport. He'd leave it behind... lol! My daughter took great care and loves it. It is small though, we use it for overnight trips now or as her own carry on luggage for longer/flight trips. Hope this helps! --- Age range .... 3 1/2 thru 7 I'd say.
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if it is overstuffed, it may be too long. I have had friends use theirs as carry on, but I did not attempt to. It is a smaller (higher than a chair back) pack and very lightweight though.