Whether you're looking for a new piece of luggage or a bag for your child to use at school, you'd do well with a rolling backpack. The bags feature a large amount of storage space on the inside and pockets for storing school supplies and accessories on both the interior and exterior. Wheels on the bottom of the bag prevents muscle strain and other problems. The best rolling backpacks fit nearly any type of budget.
Osprey Meridian
The Osprey Meridian Wheeled Backpack was well reviewed by Spot Cool Stuff and The Caffeinated Traveler. The bag actually has a tough frame placed inside the backpack, which keeps the bag from getting pushed and keeps your items safe. Strong straps on the outside of the bag lets you easily carry it as a backpack. The telescoping handle and durable wheels make it perfect for pulling along behind you. A padded sleeve placed inside is meant to protect a laptop computer. The Osprey Meridian is available in a 22-inch and 28-inch size and it retails for around $300 based on 2010 prices.
Olympia Rolling Backpack
The website Cheapism picked the Olympia Rolling Backpack as one of the best cheap backpacks of its kind. As of 2010, this 19-inch backpack retailed for just $24. The bag features in-line skate style wheels that roll smoothly across multiple surfaces. The outside of the bag has a pocket large enough to store a smaller laptop and a smaller pocket, for storing accessories. The rolling backpack comes in yellow, red, black and navy. It also has a small mesh pocket on the outside, for storage of a water bottle.
JanSport Wheeled SuperBreak
Consumer Search named the JanSport Wheeled SuperBreak as one of the best rolling backpacks, based on reviews from customers on a variety of sites. Retailing for around $70, it's a mid-price backpack suitable for both school and travel. The bag has tuck-away straps, which easily hide away when used as a rolling bag. Weighing around six pounds, the bag has over 1,900 cubic inches of storage space. It also comes with a lifetime warranty from the manufacturer.
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