Backpack or rolling bag: Which is right for me?

ByMatt Heffner Last Updated

Deciding on your main travel bag can be an arduous task. You want to be versatile and comfortable, while also being able to carry all your essentials. Regardless if you chose a rolling bag or backpack, it needs to fit in an overhead bin.

In order to determine which bag would be best for you, you will need to consider the type of traveling you will be doing. Consider the pros and cons in light of the trip you will be taking.

For example, if you’re planning to hike from one town in the Alps to the next, you want to imagine yourself pulling a rolling back on top of steep hills.


If you have three layovers on your next trip, you may want to consider how you will feel waiting in long security lines and ticket counters with a very heavy pack on your back and having to take it on and off multiple times.

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A lover of new experiences and fun road trips, Nina enjoys local and worldwide travel. She seeks authentic adventures ranging from wilderness camping to fine dining. Her passion is to share her experiences with others, so they can get the most out of their travels. Nina manages a local history museum in Columbus, Ohio, where she lives with her husband. Her travel motto comes from a woman she met locally who told her, "Always have a trip planned." She's the author of the book How to Be Your Own Travel Agent available on Amazon.

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