{"id":6019,"date":"2014-05-26T10:00:53","date_gmt":"2014-05-26T14:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/?p=6019"},"modified":"2024-06-19T07:23:22","modified_gmt":"2024-06-19T11:23:22","slug":"best-luggage-long-term-travel-backpacks-vs-rolling-luggage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/best-luggage-long-term-travel-backpacks-vs-rolling-luggage\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Luggage for Long-Term Travel: Backpacks vs Rolling Luggage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I\u2019m a roll-aboard girl only, and here\u2019s why I made the change, and the criteria for when you should choose backpacks, rolling luggage, or a hybrid of both as the best luggage for long-term travel.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-12101\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2-2-400x600.jpg\" alt=\"Best Luggage for Long-Term Travel: Backpacks vs Rolling Luggage\n\" class=\"wp-image-15366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2-2-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2-2.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pin This for Later!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When a Backpack is the Best Luggage for Long-Term Travel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I started traveling full-time with a backpack, before getting a different backpack, before deciding I hate backpacks. (Read here to find out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/wheeled-backpacks-why-theyre-the-best-and-tips-for-buying-one\/\">why I hate backpacks<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><b>Despite my seething dislike for backpacks, they are suitable for long-term travel: <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you like to go hiking\/camping on backcountry trips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you walk a lot with your bag (instead of just going from the airport to accommodation and leaving it there)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you travel in places with really rough terrain where wheeled luggage is useless, you&#8217;ll need a hiking backpack.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You travel with carry-on luggage only, so at least the backpack won&#8217;t be ridiculously heavy. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you&#8217;re young and eager and haven&#8217;t discovered back pain yet<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2023 Update: The Best Backpack for Travel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While I&#8217;m not much of a fan of backpacks for travel, I&#8217;ll also admit I had all the wrong kinds of backpacks. I used backpacks meant for backcountry camping trips, not for travel. Also, when traveling with larger (and thus, heavier) checked-sized luggage, hauling it around on my back was downright painful at times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Between my experience of the lack of travel utility in backcountry packs and the weight of large backpacks, it&#8217;s no wonder I don&#8217;t like them! Ha ha! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tortuga Backpacks saw this article and took it upon themselves to change my mind about travel backpacks. So they sent me their carry-on sized <a href=\"https:\/\/alnk.to\/hDnAbgd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Travel Backpack 40L<\/a>. I recently took it on a week-long international trip, and as far as travel backpacks go, and it&#8217;s great. (My back doesn&#8217;t think so, but that&#8217;s not the fault of the bag). <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"393\" height=\"353\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tortuga-Travel-Backpack-40L-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17214\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>But that&#8217;s just me. After looking at their website (and hearing glowing testimonials from all my backpack-wearing travel friends and colleagues), here&#8217;s why I decided Tortuga would be worth re-evaluating my backpack hate-on:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You get the space and organization (and accessibility) of a suitcase, with the comfort of a super-technically designed strap and harness system so that it will <a href=\"https:\/\/alnk.to\/8PBH8wl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">fit you perfectly<\/a> and not overly strain your back. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It fits carry-on size requirements for most airlines and fits into the overhead bin. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The main compartment opens up fully (just like a suitcase) so you can see everything in the pack with minimal rummaging. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It has water bottle pockets, hip pockets, and other external pocket features to give you easy access to things you want to have handy along the way. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The front organizer pocket has space for all kinds of nik-naks, including a padded sleeve for e-readers. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your laptop and tablet are kept at the back of the pack (which is more secure &#8211; nobody is getting in there without you knowing) in special padded sleeves. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The material is waterproof, and the zippers are water-resistant and lockable. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&#8217;s made from recycled polyester, saving 25 water bottles from landfills PLUS more than 1.25lbs of CO2. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can try it on at home for free, and if it doesn&#8217;t work for you, they&#8217;ll take it back (and pay for shipping). <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"17218\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tortuga-travel-backpack-with-pockets-on-hip-strap.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tortuga-travel-backpack-with-pockets-on-hip-strap.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tortuga-travel-backpack-with-pockets-on-hip-strap-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"396\" data-id=\"17216\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tortuga-front-pocket.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17216\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"429\" data-id=\"17217\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tortuga-travel-backpack-opens-up-fully.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17217\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"471\" data-id=\"17215\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tortuga-backpacks-laptop-pocket.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17215\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tortuga offers their (newly designed) Travel Backpacks in 30L and 40L sizes. <a href=\"https:\/\/alnk.to\/aALgWMn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Here&#8217;s how they compare<\/a>. When I first landed on their site, I got a bit overwhelmed at the various packs and sizes they have available. If that&#8217;s you, check out their <a href=\"https:\/\/alnk.to\/7M79fyP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">bag finder quiz<\/a> to figure out which pack is best for you (be it a carry on travel backpack, laptop bag, or daypack). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m not sure Tortuga Backpacks has the power to convert me from a roll-aboard girl back to a backpack girl when it comes to my long-term travel trips, but for short excursions and outdoorsy adventures, it&#8217;s a sturdy, thoughtfully designed, well-made backpack. And I will say the waterproof exterior saved my skin (or rather, my stuff!) when I got caught in an unexpected downpour.  <br \/><br \/><br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When a Wheeled Backpack is the Best Luggage for Long-Term Travel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>When I discovered wheeled backpacks, I was in heaven. As a \u201crecovering backpacker\u201d I still had an umbilical need for straps, but also a burning desire for wheels. In the ensuing years, I wheeled my way through two-wheeled backpacks; the High Sierra Overpass\u00a0 (which has been discontinued) and the <a href=\"https:\/\/osprey.pxf.io\/xkGW91\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Osprey Sojourn 60L<\/a> (which was recently redesigned). I also suggest checking out the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/osprey.pxf.io\/1rN099\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Osprey Fairview\/Farpoint family of  Wheeled Travel Packs<\/a><\/strong>.<br \/>I LOVED my wheeled backpacks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"570\" height=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Fairview-65-Wheeled-Travel-Pack.jpg\" alt=\"Osprey Wheeled Backpacks\" class=\"wp-image-12969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Fairview-65-Wheeled-Travel-Pack.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Fairview-65-Wheeled-Travel-Pack-450x600.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Curiously, however, <strong>I rarely \u2013 if ever \u2013 used the zip-away backpack straps<\/strong>. Why? Because just to do a flight of stairs, it was hardly worth the hassle of pulling out the straps and putting the pack on my back. More often than not the wheels worked just fine, and when they didn&#8217;t I simply carried the pack by the top and side handles until I could set it down and wheel it again. Carrying it wasn&#8217;t entirely ideal, however, since my pack weighed a good 20kgs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>I still like wheeled backpacks, and if I hadn&#8217;t made some recent changes to my travel entourage (read on), I&#8217;d still own one. <\/b><br \/><br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><b>Wheeled backpacks work best for long-term travel when:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You travel with checked luggage (as opposed to carry-on only)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You mainly like to wheel your luggage around (ever-so-handy in airport lineups)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You occasionally end up in places where wheeling your luggage isn&#8217;t practical and you want to strap it on your back<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You want easy access to the contents of your luggage<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Rolling Luggage (My Current Choice) is the Best Luggage for Long-Term Travel<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Nora-Dunn-The-Professional-Hobo-and-Travel-Consultant.jpg\" alt=\"Nora Dunn, The Professional Hobo, with rolling luggage in front of a train\" class=\"wp-image-14520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Nora-Dunn-The-Professional-Hobo-and-Travel-Consultant.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Nora-Dunn-The-Professional-Hobo-and-Travel-Consultant-548x600.jpg 548w, https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Nora-Dunn-The-Professional-Hobo-and-Travel-Consultant-150x164.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>At one point I stashed my wheeled backpack somewhere and did a few trips lasting as long as three months with my rolling-carry-on travel bag only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eventually I realized if I could survive for months on end (even in varying climates) with carry-on luggage only, I didn&#8217;t need the larger bag at all. Thus, I converted my <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wisebread.com\/make-flying-easy-the-ultimate-carry-on-packing-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">full-time travel entourage to carry-on sized<\/a>&nbsp;luggage only. It&#8217;s occasionally a wee bit stressful since there&#8217;s no room for additions, but the ease of traveling with carry-on luggage is not to be underestimated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>And more importantly, my carry-on luggage is pure and simple rolling luggage. Why don&#8217;t I need backpack straps any more?<\/b> Because if and when I can&#8217;t wheel the luggage, I can simply carry it by the handle. Since it&#8217;s carry-on sized, it&#8217;s not bulky and doesn&#8217;t weigh much more than 10kgs, thus it&#8217;s easy to carry by hand. I could get a carry-on wheeled backpack, but the zip-away backpack straps use up valuable carry-on luggage space, and fitting a full-time travel wardrobe into carry-on-sized luggage is enough of an ask as it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>My wheeled carry-on luggage of choice is the Pacsafe Toursafe 21<\/strong> (since replaced by the EXP21 Anti-Theft Wheeled Carry-On) wheeled luggage which is lightweight, sturdy, has nifty security features, and some handy organizational features on the inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2023 NOTE: Tragically, supply chain issues forced Pacsafe to discontinue their lineup of anti-theft rolling luggage. I have left this blurb above intact in the hopes that they&#8217;ll bring it back to life, or I find some comparable anti-theft luggage to love and feature in its place; whatever happens first. Stay tuned! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the meantime, I&#8217;ve been testing out the <a href=\"https:\/\/osprey.pxf.io\/B0M6vJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Osprey Daylite Carryon Wheeled Duffel 40L<\/a>. While I just noted that backpack straps are unnecessary for carry-on luggage, these particular straps don&#8217;t eat up packing space in the same way, and you can detach them entirely if they&#8217;re not your speed. The bag&#8217;s overall features are very travel-friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><b>Rolling luggage isn&#8217;t always the perfect fit for long-term travel, but here is when it makes sense:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You travel with carry-on luggage only (and can easily carry it when it can&#8217;t be rolled)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your travel days are concentrated and linear (ie: you travel directly from one place of accommodation to the next, without too many detours)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You \u201crough it\u201d less<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You fly a lot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have back problems and don&#8217;t like to (or want to) haul a backpack on and off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You want easy access and organization of your luggage contents<br \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"bs-in-content-form\" style=\"display: none !important;\"><!-- BirdSend Form Starts -->\n\n<div\nid=\"bs-form-20610\" class=\"bs-in-content \"><div\nclass=\"bs-form bs-text-base\" bs-form-post-submit-msg><div\nclass=\"bs-in-content-v1 bs-flex bs-font-sans bs-leading-normal bs-mb-4\"><div\nclass=\"bs-relative bs-bg-white bs-w-full bs-max-w-sm md:bs-max-w-2xl md:bs-rounded-lg bs-m-auto bs-flex bs-flex-col bs-border bs-border-solid bs-border-gray-400\" style=\"\"><div\nclass=\"bs-w-full bs-p-6 md:bs-px-16\"><div\nclass=\"bs-text-center bs-mb-2 md:bs-mb-4\"><div\nclass=\"bs-leading-tight bs-text-gray-700 bs-text-3xl md:bs-text-5xl bs-font-bold bs-mb-2\"><span\nstyle=\"color: rgb(43, 61, 153);\">Don't be me.&nbsp;<\/span><div><span\nstyle=\"color: rgb(43, 61, 153);\">I started traveling with all the worst stuff.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><div><span\nstyle=\"color: rgb(43, 61, 153);\">I wasted a fortune.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div\nclass=\"bs-text-gray-700 bs-text-base md:bs-text-lg\"><span\nstyle=\"color: rgb(43, 61, 153);\">Instead, use this FREE travel gear and packing list cheat sheet.<\/span><div><div><div><span\nstyle=\"color: rgb(43, 61, 153);\"><\/span><\/div><div><span\nstyle=\"color: rgb(43, 61, 153);\">Learn from my 2 decades of career travel, and kick off your trip with the best clothes, toiletries, luggage, remote work gear, and more.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><div><span\nstyle=\"color: rgb(43, 61, 153);\"><\/span><\/div><div><span\nstyle=\"color: rgb(43, 61, 153);\"><\/span><\/div><div><span\nstyle=\"caret-color: rgb(43, 61, 153); 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Most carry-on flight regulations allow for one piece of carry-on luggage (ie: my Pacsafe), plus an extra \u201cpurse\/briefcase\u201d type of bag, also known as a personal item. My daypack is that additional bag. (Although I carry a small purse as well, if I were challenged on it I could put the purse in my daypack).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This daypack is practical for outings to cafes with my computer, carrying shopping and groceries, and even for multi day treks such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/trekking-the-andes-birthing-llamas-abandoned-villages-rain\/\">5-day one I did in Peru<\/a>. (Although realistically, if you want to do a day-trek through the mountains of Peru, leave the wheeled luggage behind, and bring along <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/z4_f7ylipe4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this bag<\/a> instead)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><b>Here&#8217;s what I look for in a daypack: <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Side pockets for a water bottle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Padded shoulder straps for comfort<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Separate compartment(s) for ease of organizing things<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As an unintentional Pacsafe poster girl, my daypack for years was a 25L Pacsafe Venturesafe Daypack. I (literally) loved it to pieces. <a href=\"https:\/\/alnk.to\/aeVq180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Pacsafe now offers a ton of different-sized and styled backpacks that you can check out here<\/a>; personally I find 25L to be a good size and best backpack for travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lately for my personal I&#8217;ve been trying out the <a href=\"https:\/\/peak-design.pxf.io\/e4Od46\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">Peak <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/peak-design.pxf.io\/e4Od46\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Design Everyday Totepack<\/a> &#8211; which gets me compliments everywhere I go. 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Get some ideas here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/the-ultimate-packing-list-for-full-time-travel\/\"><strong>The Ultimate Packing List for Full-Time Travel<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;(Updated to include my full checked entourage which I still use as of 2020)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/pro-packing-hacks-here-are-the-best-travel-accessories\/\">Pro Packing Hacks &#8211; Here are the Best Travel Accessories for Saving Space and Organization<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/the-best-carry-on-backpack-for-one-bag-travel\/\">The Best Carry-On Backpack for One Bag Travel<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/my-travel-capsule-wardrobe-best-wrinkle-free-travel-clothes-for-women\/\"><strong>My Travel Capsule Wardrobe: Best Wrinkle-Free Travel Clothes For Women<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/best-travel-clothes-for-men\/\">The Ultimate Travel Capsule Wardrobe for Men<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/my-search-for-the-perfect-travel-sandal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">My Search for the Perfect Travel Sandal<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/category\/travel-gear\/\">TONS more Travel Gear features and reviews<\/a><\/strong>! <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/3-1-400x600.jpg\" alt=\"Best Luggage for Long-Term Travel: Backpacks vs Rolling Luggage\n\" class=\"wp-image-15368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/3-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/3-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/3-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/3-1-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.theprofessionalhobo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/3-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sharing is Caring! 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