Whether you’re taking the tube, train, or flying, a backpack with wheels can be a brilliant way to carry all you need around with you. One of these can be slung comfortably on your back, but you can also save your effort by swapping to wheeling it across long stretches. It can be a brilliant luggage solution for kids, too, with designs sized to fit them. Check out the best picks in our round-up.
Samsonite Paradiver Light backpack
Weather-resistant
This backpack with wheels looks smart and modern. It’s lightweight at just 2.4 kilograms (kg), so won’t need lots of hefting when it’s not on wheels. The backpack has an integrated bottle holder, and a padded back panel plus ergonomic straps for comfort.
Geezy 3-in-1 wheeled backpack
Ideal for commuters
Choose from a range of great shades if you opt for this neat backpack with wheels. The handle extends to 55 centimetres (cm) for pulling without strain, while the wheels can be covered when you’re transporting it above the ground. The design has pockets as well as the main compartment for all your essentials.
Perletti carry-on backpack plush dinosaur
Removable toy
Let kids move their stuff around easily in this cute backpack with wheels. The zip-up main compartment can hold school essentials, clothes or toys, and the design has a retractable handle and removable wheels. The shoulder straps are padded, plus you can adjust their length to fit your little one’s frame.
Targus TSB700EU Rolling Notebook backpack
For work trips
You can stash a laptop of up to 15.6 inches in the special padded compartment of this backpack with wheels. There’s space for a tablet as well, plus the room for paperwork or overnight clothes. The shoulder straps are padded, and it has an adjustable sternum strap for when you want to carry it hands-free.
Kono functional laptop rucksack
Glow-in-the-dark motif
Older kids can take what they need to and from school in this design. The bag is waterproof and has space for books and a laptop, plus two mesh pockets for items like a water bottle or umbrella, and a zipped pocket. The wheeled base can be detached when it’s just required as a backpack.
Mountain Warehouse Voyager 35L Wheelie rucksack
Heavy-duty fabric
This backpack with wheels offers 35 litres of space inside and is a practical and durable design at a good price. Ideal for commuters or business travellers, it has room for a laptop in the padded compartment along with documents and clothes. The rucksack straps are concealed when they’re not in use.
Bottom line
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A backpack with wheels is a clever two-in-one option for travellers, making getting around in cities, and outside them, a hassle-free experience. The Samsonite Paradiver Light backpack is lightweight and designed for comfort. It’s a smart-looking travel bag as well.
If you’re after a functional design at an affordable price, the Mountain Warehouse Voyager 35L Wheelie rucksack could fit the bill nicely.
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