Lately I’ve gotten many requests by readers asking me to help them choose a bag. While happy to help, and I’m flattered you think I know about the subject, I’m going to suggest here what I suggest in emails: post your request in our Reader’s Forum.
We’re lucky to have some very knowledgeable people who regularly post to this site. In the past, there have been suggestions of bags I wasn’t even aware existed. And, they might even own those bags and can give you first hand reviews.
On a side note, convertible bags seems to be a growing category. More and more of these type bags are being introduced every year and by companies new to the category. Some survive, some disappear. When I hear of any, I’ll let you know. If you hear of any, let us now.