Travel bags

it, and it fits better into a car boot or a train luggage rack. For the airport, check the cabin baggage size limits; for longer journeys, look for a solid base and a robust zip — it is the zip that gives up first on an overstuffed bag. Combined versions with backpack straps can handle a stretch of walking, but they will not replace the back system of a hiking backpack. A water-repellent fabric is useful even if you do not expect rain; railway stations and piers tend to be wet.