The same Hostelworld survey that throw so much light on the “new backpackers” that travel in more comfort – helping to create awareness on the Flashpacking phenomenon – also reveals how these new travelers often arrive at the hostel carrying “their modern day gadgets safely stowed in their wheelie suitcase”. You can see the related article here.
Is that the end of the backpack then? And as a consequence we cannot really define backpackers as such anymore? We like to think that the backpack is till quite handy. A lot of course depends on your destinations. A wheelie suitcase won’t be too useful on the destroyed footpaths of Bali, or in any sandy path for all that matters. Mountains and jungle destinations would be more problematic without a backpack.
City destinations of course are a lot more enjoyable with wheels on your suitcase, especially if we’re talking of some hot cities.
But what if you’re planning to visit both a city and some village in a remote beach or mountain? Well backpack would be the preferred choice, but if you still want to travel both places in the most comfortable way here’s something for you. How a about a Wheeled Convertible Backpack?
The description they offer seems ideal: Super light for rolling in mega airports, backpacking through Europe, or bus riding in Peru.
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