How to Choose a Travel Backpack Before You Travel the World

[@spaceroyalty4158]

This is fab, thanks! I also wouldn’t completely dismiss getting a knockoff… I know it sounds like a recipe for disaster, but I got a cheap large-ish day bag in a Hong Kong street market, thinking it would last just for that trip. It has material on the back to help air circulate, big comfy straps and a waist strap, and lots of pockets. Ten years on and it’s still going strong!! No tears, no rotting. I use it for long weekends and as a carry on plus suitcase. If you’re seriously broke, choose carefully and you could find a gem 😁

[@Catwoman1464]

I have a Burton backpack with drawstrings which I really like

[@lindseyfw2903]

Front loading is the way to go! Thanks for the helpful video 👍🏻👍🏻

[@omarijoseph3189]

this is some good stuff Alex

[@AlexanderTravelbum]

Thanks mate ✊🏻 hope it’s uselful

[@matthewriley3778]

Great video. Thanks for the content!!!

[@AlexanderTravelbum]

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment 🙏🏻

[@carolynbelgum4623]

Thanks for this info. I'm probably not your average viewer. Middle aged lady. I have traveled by bus and car around the USA. I'm planning a month long solo trip abroad. Im staying at some hostels.(even though my adult son says I'm too old for hostels) . Im also planning some short hiking trips. If all goes well Im going to do the west highland way. Any tips you have or certain vids of yours to watch would be great. Thanks!

[@reidwithrington8854]

Interesting perspective

[@worldbikeboatparty5860]

I thought about a backpack but just went with rolling suitcases for long term travel, since my stuff is too heavy to carry inside those and id probably break my pack if it were attempted. got about 180 lbs worth of luggage.

[@AlexanderTravelbum]

That sounds like a good idea then. Mobility is great with backpacks but rolling luggage is easy and takes the stress off your body. Maybe one day after all these years of traveling I’ll switch over ✊🏻

[@worldbikeboatparty5860]

@@AlexanderTravelbum Cool! yea for me its harder to move around the world, but at the same time im able to take more stuff with me, to make it more like home.

[@changingaltitude5012]

Wow nice n informative video. I created a video on same topic but differently presented with other necessary information.

[@mosh7746]

I use wandrd prvk 31L which is expandable because it's a roll top. It's also clamshell. Fits alot and can carryon with Ryanair ✌️✌️

[@AlexanderTravelbum]

I’m getting ready to give the Wandrd a try very soon. Looks amazing. Thanks for the heads up ✊🏻

[@mosh7746]

@@AlexanderTravelbum which one? You reckon? 😄

[@AlexanderTravelbum]

The one you mentioned, seems perfect the way it holds camera gear and the roll top adds extra room

[@AlexanderTravelbum]

Thanks for watching, guys. Leave some questions below 👇

[@wertop1234567]

Do u buy a round trip ticket? Do u miss the flight on purpose

[@syedhassantariq6292]

Nice

[@KiafryKyle]

I got a great deal on my Osprey Porter 46 for $100 off. Unfortunately only the red colour was on sale. Great bag though, the straps zip away so it's easy to store and I think the pocket placements are perfect. I was wondering if you have any recommendations for a good day bag? I need a better one.

[@AlexanderTravelbum]

A lot of people seem to love the Porter. I’ve only tried it in store. For day bags I usually recommend a regular 20 liter backpack that doesn’t stand out. I’d say not to get one made for travel that looks like a backpacker’s bag, but a minimal, normal looking bag that will help you fit in just a little more with the locals

[@dcpowered]

What do you think about the popular Osprey Farpoint 40? Have you ever used it? How does it compare with these other bags? Please make a video review. Thanks!!

[@highpeaks3598]

What is your view on Osprey? Like the Porter 46 or Farpoint 55?

[@nomanalomari]

hey, am some what new to backpacking am going on 3+ years trip I don't know when am coming back to NYC. my question I have the amazon-basics should I keep it and then buy the osprey farpoint later down the line or cut my losses and just buy now? thanks

[@AlexanderTravelbum]

What size is the Basics?

[@nomanalomari]

@@AlexanderTravelbum 46,, I'm more worried about is durability. I don't want it to Fall apart while I don't have access to buy one

[@rubenmotta1629]

✌️

[@rebeccaw9656]

Weight of your bag would be a big one! Eg, if you’re travelling Australia, New Zealand, SE Asia and the airlines have a 7kg carry on weight limit... don’t let your pack be half of that🙄

[@syedhassantariq6292]

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