Comments on: Backpack Or Suitcase For Travel: All Pros and Cons

By: Rocky Travel

Rocky Travel — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 12:40:22 +0000

In reply to Laura. Hi Laura, you are right! That fact can be interpreted in different ways according to your own needs-and-wants + travel style. While I used to love my backpack I've recently swapped to a wheeled travel bag, for me this is the ideal piece of luggage for all my travels.

By: Laura

Laura — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 12:00:59 +0000

I consider the fact that a backpack stops you from buying things rather a pro than a con. I think we buy too much stuff we don’t need! I definitely prefer a backpack!

By: Liv

Liv — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 13:29:55 +0000

I have little choice as my scuba diving gear simply doesn’t fit into a backpack, but haven’t found my suitcase too inconvenient & on account of the dive gear taking up most of the space, haven’t overpacked (unless you consider the dive gear overpacking. Being a dive instructor though, I’d be in trouble without it!)

By: Rocky Travel

Rocky Travel — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 12:41:33 +0000

In reply to Liv. Hi Liv, I bet you need your dive gear, as you are a dive instructor! What about considering hiring it on site and take with you only the things that you cannot leave behind? Alternatevely think about packing the scuba diving gear as extra baggage and have it checked in separately.

By: Rocky Travel

Rocky Travel — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:26:03 +0000

In reply to Poi.

Ben and Poi – Thanks for stopping by and leaving your comments!
On my trips I used my backpack and I simply loved it.What I like most when I travel is my carry-on suitcase. This is absolutely handy but definitely too small for long term travelling in Australia.

By: Poi

Poi — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 13:29:08 +0000

After travelling with a backpack now for two months I don’t think I could ever go back to a suitcase – even for a short holiday.

By: Ben - Adventureswithben

Ben - Adventureswithben — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:25:50 +0000

Thanks for the tips. I’m headed to Australia for 3 weeks in February and have been debating whether to bring a backpack or suitcase. I think I’m going with the former.