Suitcase or backpack? Hi I’m planning to travel south east Asia – Vietnam, Malaysia (maybe Thailand) and China, for about 3-4 months.

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   Abigail Graham says:

   https://www.instagram.com/the.roma.bag?igsh=MTc3ZjJrZ3N6aWtudw==

   4 months ago at

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   Kari Porter says:

   There are some fabulous backpacks with wheels available that also have a day pack that zips.off and on. I would recommend those, which is what I used (sorry can’t remember the brand, but can find it if you need)…

   4 months ago at

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   Al Do says:

   Been to over 70 countries, 50 with 1 kid, 45 with 2 kids…can’t remember the last country we used a suitcase. Early on, wife carries a 70L, I carry a 90L. Ever since we figured out laundry and along with the high cost of checked in bag, it’s just the 90L for a family of 4 now. Each has a carry-on backpack and that’s it. Last trip was Taiwan, Bali, Jakarta, and Borneo for nearly 3 weeks. Would not have done it any other way in terms of packing.

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   Carly Trew says:

   I started off with a suitcase. Major regret the first day. 6 months in I came home for 4 weeks and went back out with my family’s vintage travelling back pack. 14kg on my back felt like carrying a Chanel handbag compared to a suitcase

   4 months ago at

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   Priyadharsini Karuppuswamy says:

   Normally I take trolleys with wheels. For transfer between airport and hotel or between hotels. Then for day trips from hotel, I take a backpack (Underarmour normal size not sure if capacity in litres) with water bottle, some snacks, passport, emergency medicines. 1 changing cloth, 1 small towel and basic skin care. For day trips it’s more than enough. If I am leaving for say 2 days I would carry back pack and a small duffle bag. No need to carry the trolleys everywhere but it’s definitely helps to keep all our luggage in trolley

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   Sheridan Bratt says:

   I have a roller bag that converts to a backpack 50l plus a 20l day sack that can be attached to it. This is working fine for 3 months.

   4 months ago at

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   Tonka Bleys says:

   I have a backpack on wheels. Best of both worlds.

   4 months ago at

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   Sheila Trask says:

   I am using suitcase and flying several times. So much easier. Backpack for daily use.

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   Saman Saba says:

   I’ve had zero issues with my suitcase. Couldn’t imagine doing a backpack. Also, with a suitcase, you’ll have the option to under pack and shop.

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    Chris Winkelaar says:

    A wheel suitcase will be just fine, grabs everywhere you wont have to haul it long if you dont want to

    4 months ago at

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