Just wanted to let folks now on here that REI just marked down its Vagabond Travel Pack in the color Atlantic Blue to $34.83 (original price $99) -- http://www.rei.com/product/754680

I just bought this pack a few weeks ago for $70, and it's one of the best 1bag options I've seen in person, was choosing between this and the Osprey Porter 46, but this won out because of its harness/frame system, though I do wish it had a compression system like the Osprey.

Hope some find this useful.. happy traveling.

I just ordered one. Thanks.

It looks to be more pack than suitcase but that almost certainly means it will be infinitely more easy to carry than a "convertbile" (suitcase with backpack straps).

I have one of these, in the same color. It's a great bag, especially for more casual traveling. It holds a ton. If you search Flickr for REI Vagabond, you should be able to see my pictures of what I am able to fit into mine. It was worth it at full price and if you like backpack-type one-bag travel, this is a good one. (One thing, though-- it's just a skosh too long to fit under an airplane seat, but it is great in the overhead bin.)

Jenee's pix:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenne1989/2571641076/

Brad, you're right on about this being more pack than suitcase and the majority of the weight being due to the harness. The member 'bluesun' wrote a pretty good review and comparison with the Osprey Porter over at the Boots n All Forums: http://boards.bootsnall.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3883000737/m/89800127416

Also possibly of interest, REI has the 40 litre pack cover on sale for $7.83 here: http://www.rei.com/product/738949 I don't own it personally so can't say for certain whether it fits as its length is just a bit shy of the Vagabond's dimensions, but I think it should squeeze in alright.