"Tim Kroesen" wrote in message
ink.net...
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!

Once a Finnish chap was carrying his outdoor gear in a wheelbarrow on his
way northbound along the highway four to the Norwegian border. He said that
heavy loads can be pushed forward easily. Naturally by this method one
cannot expect much off road travelling. Perhaps in hill countries the
benefits are less obvious.