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Backpacks with Luggage Trolley Strap
At the airport the backpack rides on your suitcase, not on your back: slide the strap over the handle and keep walking.
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A backpack with a luggage strap, also called a trolley sleeve, has a wide band sewn across its back panel that is open at both ends. Slide it over your suitcase's telescopic handle and the backpack rides on the suitcase through the airport instead of on your shoulders. Your hands stay free for your passport and phone, and your back gets a rest all the way to the gate. Every bag on this page has one, and most also have a padded sleeve for a 13 to 17 inch laptop.
How does a trolley sleeve work?
The strap is stitched to the back of the bag and open at the top and bottom. Pull your suitcase handle all the way up, pass it through the strap and lower the backpack until it rests against the suitcase. It will not slide sideways when the suitcase turns, and when you want it back on your shoulders you simply lift it off. On some models, like Lecce, the strap can be tucked away when you are not traveling.
Luggage strap or wheeled backpack?
A backpack with a luggage strap is still a regular backpack: light, slim and comfortable to carry, while the suitcase does the work at the airport. A wheeled backpack has its own handle and wheels and rolls on its own, but the wheels and frame add weight and take up room inside. Flying with a suitcase? A trolley strap is all you need. Flying with just a bag? Pick a backpack with wheels.
Which trolley-strap backpack works for flying?
Check two things: the bag's dimensions and your laptop size. On budget flights that only allow a personal item under the seat, a small bag works best, like the 20 liter SkyGlider at 40 x 25 x 20 cm (15.7 x 9.8 x 7.9 in), which fits Ryanair's personal item. For a work trip with a laptop and clothes for a day or two, look at 20 to 30 liter bags, like Mantova, which expands from 25 to 30 liters. For women there are slim, elegant models for 13 to 17 inch laptops, such as Livorno, Siena, Milano and Positano.
Frequently asked questions
How do I attach a backpack to a suitcase?
Extend the suitcase's telescopic handle, pass it through the trolley strap on the back of the backpack and lower the bag until it rests on the suitcase. It takes a second, with no buckles or clips.
Does the trolley strap fit every suitcase?
It fits any suitcase with a pull-out telescopic handle, which means almost every rolling suitcase. A bag without a pull-out handle has nothing to slide it onto.
What is the difference between a trolley-strap backpack and a rolling backpack?
A trolley-strap backpack is a regular backpack that rides on your suitcase handle. A rolling backpack has its own wheels and handle. The first is lighter and slimmer; the second suits people who fly without a suitcase.
Will the bag fall off the suitcase while I walk?
No. With the strap wrapped around the handle, the bag rests against the suitcase and cannot slide sideways. Close the zippers and keep heavy items at the bottom so it stays steady through turns.
Can I take the bag on board?
Yes, as a personal item or carry-on, depending on the model's dimensions and your airline's limits. Each model's dimensions are listed on its page.
Are there women's backpacks with a luggage strap?
Yes, many models here are women's backpacks, for example Livorno, Siena, Milano, Aurelia and Positano: slim bags for laptops up to 14, 16 or 17 inches with a trolley strap on the back.
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