Just purchased a 'Concourse' wheeled backpack last week for $24 on sale
at Super-K; 19.5"; many pockets and compartments, good sturdy
telescoping handle and carry handle; and good but not excellent wheels,
no waste band support though... I read another post where someone
mentioned similar gear that they *wheeled* 95% of the time in normal
use; the straps themselves seem OK for 5% usage without the belt; or so
I will hope...g I also purchased for less than a Fiver a very strong
fine mesh 'laundry bag' that the entire pack will fit into; as also
suggested here once bagged into luggage check nothing to catch on the
machinery; a fine tote sack for the road also.

Best part of the deal... a *second* 17" nearly identical rolling
backpack as part of the Two-Piece deal price!

Tim K

"Joe Prinz" wrote in message
om...
Check this out!

Columbia Windpass Wheeled Backpack

http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/st...berId=12500226

Its an amazing deal. $70.00 for a wheeled backack.. I have looked
alot, and to find one like this with a BELT is hard pressed for
under$200.00.

My GF and I ordered one for each of us for a trip to Italy. We just
got them yesterday.. here is my review WITHOUT using them:

1. They seem to have really good quality... stitching etc..
2. The are carryonable without the external day pack..
3. The external day pack sips completely to main pack and becomes as
one with it.
4. Its heavy.. I weighed it with the day pack at 10 lbs and the day
pack is barely one lb if that.
5. The day pack is quite large and has a nice expansion zipper.
6. The day pack does not have a belt, but one would be easy to add.
7. Did I mention its heavy?
8. Wheels are roller blade type.. on bearigns I believe..
9. Built almost too well.. did I mention heavy?
10. The handle extends to a nice length.. if you are tall I think you
coudl pull it nicely.
11. Cheap.
12. you can't get much bigger and still carryon.. its only .5"
smaller than most airlines maximum.
13. The top is not as curved as most... but the picture shows it more
square than it really is.. I was a bit let down with that part...


I think the following.. if you are in great health, have no back
problems, and you are very fit.. get a backpack. If you have a weak
back, or any ailments,.. and frankly, if you are not a REALLY fit
woman.. I suggest a wheeled backpack WITH a belt.. WITH a belt.. the
weight should be mostly on your HIPS!!!!!

Reason: you can switch between wheeled and backpack and you will feel
much better.. its long extended strains on certain parts of the body
that make me feel uncomfortable? How about you? I think this is true
for many.

I look forward to many years of travel with this bag.. it looks like
its built really well.. buy em before they are all gone.. they are
usually over $130 on SALE..

Joe


"Javaman" wrote in message
...
I'm interested in buying a wheeled backpack, one that meets carry-on
requirements (22").
I'm especially interested in those that have a detachable daypack.
I've looked at several (especially at ebags.com, and also
baggageforless.com) and
am seriously interested in a High Sierra AT-205.

Does anybody have any experience with this type of bag? Pros? Cons?
Are they
too heavy to realistically carry on your back when loaded? I already
use a
backpack
from Rick Steves, but am looking wheeled convenience some times.

Any suggestions (for specific makes/models or websites) and opinions
are
appreciated!
Thanks in advance!