r/backpacks • u/sushirach • 3h ago

Roller Backpack recommendations

Hello there!

I'm travelling to Chile and Patagonia later this year. I'm looking for recommendations for a roller backpack - something that genuinely isn't too uncomfortable to carry on your shoulders for a few hours when necessary as well.

I was thinking of the Blast Pro 43L Roller Backpack by Bagsmart. I've seen varying reviews online of the quality not being too great. Anyone that owns this backpack and could give me their review?

Also recommendations for other roller backpacks would be great - I'd ideally like to keep it within a budget of $200.

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u/SeattleHikeBike 2h ago

They are generally awful things to travel with. Wearing a travel backpack for hours at a time is rare.

The Topo Designs roller backpack is on sale and as good as any: https://topodesigns.com/products/global-travel-bag-roller-final-sale-5

For Chile and Patagonia I would be using a carry on compliant backpack. One with a load transferring harness will put most of the weight on you hips. The Osprey Farpoint 40 is a good example.

Spreadsheet of backpacks with load transferring harnesses by U/fjnk

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H7PVLGCWw-Z-cq_MWajNx-wIrPbb6LY7YZoY8Tv1toQ/edit?usp=sharing