Convertible Bags
Here’s a list of convertible bags, available in the USA, from lightest to heaviest and their dimensions. If I’ve left a bag out, especially if you live outside the USA and know of a bag available in your area of the world, let me know. Sorry, you’ll have to do your own metric conversion.
For our definition, a convertible bag is one with hideaway backpack straps and its size conforms to most airline carry-on limits.
Name of Bag Weight Dimensions (inches)
Campmor Essential Carry On 1lb 12 oz 21 x 13 x 9
Golite Convertible 2 lbs. 21 x 14 x 7
Goodhope Conv. 2 lbs. 18 x 12 x 6.5
L.L. Bean Quickload 2 lbs 2oz 21.75 x 14 x 9
REI Overnighter 2 lbs 3oz 18 x 12.5 x 7
Osprey Porter 46 2 lbs, 7 oz 22 x 14 x 9
Tom Bihn Western Flyer 2 lbs 8oz 18 x 12 x 7
Eagle Creek Adv. Weekender 2 lb 9 oz 20 x 13 x 8
Caribee Sky Master 2 lbs 10oz 21.25 x 13 x 7
Tom Bihn Aeronaut 2 lbs 12oz 22 x 14 x 9
Patagonia MLC 2 lbs 15oz 20.5 x 13.5 x 7
Rick Steves Convertible 3 lbs 21 x 14 x 9
Timbuk 2 Wingman 3 lbs 4oz 21.5 x 14.2 x 6.9
Tom Bihn Tri-Star 3 lbs 7oz 19 x 13 x 8
MEI Voyageur 3 lbs 8oz 22 x 14 x 9
Tough Traveler Tri-Zip 3 lbs 8oz 20 x 13 x 9
Ebags Etech 3 lbs 10oz 22 x 14 x 9
Ebags Motherlode TLS 3 lbs 11oz. 22 x 14 x 9
MEI Exec. Overnighter 3 lbs 12oz. 22 x 14 x 9
Red Oxx Air Boss ** 3 lbs 14oz 21 x 13 x 8
Pacsafe Metrosafe 400 4 lbs 18.5 x 12.6 x 6.7
Red Oxx Sky Train 4 lbs 20 x 13 x 9
Qwstion Weekender 4 lbs 3oz 19.7 x 13 x 7.87
Eddie Bauer Travex ??????? 21 x 12 x 9
**— The Red Oxx Air Boss does not have backpack straps but due to its popularity among one bag travelers I’m including it in this list.
Non-USA Bags
Cabin Max 1.2 KG 55 x 40 x 29 cm (UK)
Black Wolf Skedaddle 1.34 kg 52 x 35 x 27 cm (Aus./NZ only)
Tatonka Flightcase 1.65 55 x 32 x 20 ccm (UK)
Kathmandu Axis Pack 700g 25 L (Aus./NZ/UK only)
Lowe Alping TT Carry-On ? 55 x 35 x 20 cm (UK)
Reader Comments (31)
Qwestion Weekender
19 x 13 x 8 in
4.1 lb
http://www.qwstion.com/en/weekender-washed-leather-brown.html#
The Campmor 's dimensions are slightly more complicated than listed. The main body, expressed in inches, is 21x13x7, with another large pocket on the front of 15x9x2.
20.5 X 13.8 X 9 ( although I think 7-8 inches would be correct!)
and 2.95 lbs
http://www.blackwolf.com.au/product-details.php?product_id=149&page=3&noItems=12&category_id=10
cheers
Bob
I don't have any dimensions except weight. and that is 1.5kg and the volume is 25 Litres.
But on inspection the linear dimensions are approx the size of the Flyer.
http://www.kathmandu.com.au/Packs_&_Luggage/Day_Packs/40415/Axis_Pack_v2.html#
FWIW
I sent an email to the company today to get this clarified and I'll let you know what I find out.
I'd be surprised if they stopped production as this is a popular item.
BTW--the "OPEC" bag is technically out of production. The bag is now exclusive to Campmor and carries their name instead of "Outdoor Products" even though it's still made by them.
Very interesting subject Convertible luggage or Wearable luggage ‘’in Europe most Airlines insist that almost all carryon bags must be of a certain size I’ve seen people having to check there backpack in with a charge of up to € 45 at the moment there is only one carryon case/bag that can convert into a coat is now available in a dress form ‘’ really wearable luggage ‘’ thet is the jaktogo
Regards
NOTHING TO DO WITH CARRY ON LUGGAGE'' the subject is luggage''''
Second, we did a review of Jaktogo last August.
http://meipacks.com/Images/Packs/Voyageur05.JPG
http://meipacks.com/Images/Packs/Voyageur03.JPG
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fgXIBf9o_lw
https://plus.google.com/photos/114482901478242341175/albums/5535042350081735089?authkey=CIO327vhsKPiBQ&banner=pwa&gpsrc=pwrd1#photos/114482901478242341175/albums/5535042350081735089
It's a fairly new bag and I'm waiting for some local stores to carry it so I can get my hands on one.
The EC website (http://shop.eaglecreek.com/ec-adventure-weekender-bag/d/1200_c_111) has a video that shows off the bag pretty well. Another video is also on the zappos.com. http://www.zappos.com/eagle-creek-adventure-weekender-bag .
I would expect an Eagle Creek product to have decent fabric and zippers but would want to check in person before buying.
The nicest part is the TSA-friendly laptop space. It's pretty sweet to simply unzip the back panel, walk through security, then zip it back up and go.
Eagle Creek Dane
17 x 12.5 x 6 2lbs 12oz
http://shop.eaglecreek.com/dane-brief/d/1157_c_415
Thanks
http://www.1bag1world.com/blog/2012/3/24/convertible-bags.html
Just do a Google search of the companies to find out. Let us know what you discover as I'm sure there are others in your area of the world who are in the same situation.
To get you started, I know Eagle Creek, Patagonia and Osprey are available in retail outlets in Hong Kong. (Patagonia even has their own stores.) There may be more.
One bag not on your list is the Lowe Alpine TT Carry On 40, its a bag available in the UK and really fits the criteria well
Also, there is a Tatonka bag that works well, plus a Cabin Max one too
We had a guest review of the Lowe bag nearly three years ago:
http://onebagger.squarespace.com/blog/2010/3/23/review-lowe-alpine-tt-carry-on-40.html