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[quote=Anonymous]I would recommend backpacks over rolling suitcases, especially since your kids are older.

I just got back from Budapest last night and saw lots of people struggling with (or at least, making an awful noise!) their rolling suitcases on all the cobblestones.   Also, European hotel rooms are tiny and without much storage space--a bag that can be folded/squished down will save a lot of space.

I would recommend a dufflebag/backpack.  Each member of my family (2 parents and 4 kids between the ages of 12-18) has one of these https://www.nargear.com/shop/firefighter/carry-on/
They meet carry one size requirements (though this company also makes larger sizes of the same bag) and are built to take a beating. The backpack straps make them very convenient for walking/transporting them on trains/buses/down crowded cobblestone streets.  We've used them on many European trips over the last couple years and it's worked out great.

If you don't like the look of that particular bag, I know a few friends of mine have one by Patagonia that is similar.  One difference between the two is that the Patagonia bag has detachable backpack straps, whereas the Nargear one that I have has a zippered cover to protect the straps.   You can see how the cover works in this video right here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrwYQgOBWhw
 I liked the fact that I wouldn't be detaching the straps, because I can imagine my kids might end up losing one![/quote]

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