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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Don’t most students nowadays use a combo of train and flights to get around Europe (vs it was all trains back in 1991 when I studied abroad). Assuming so, I can’t imagine why you’d want a metal framed backpack for this kind of trip nowadays. In fact, wouldn’t a lightweight roller suitcase be best, with a small daily backpack tucked inside for use for daily walkarounds. [/quote]

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My husband (55) and I (49) were in France last fall and stayed in a B&B where our room was up 3 flights of stairs.  I was grateful we use backpacks instead of wheeled suitcases.  Our hostess seemed impressed; she said most of her American guests struggle with large suitcases up her stairs.

I've also stayed in more remote locations in Africa and South/Central America where I need to carry my bag on non-paved routes (wooded trails, across desert sand, etc.) and it's much easier with a backpack.

We use Nargear carry on bags.  I'm having trouble accessing their website right now, but I've recommended them on here many times before.   It doesn't have the waist strap that OP is looking for, but it's made of a very durable material (like a firefighter suit) so I don't worry about it if my bag is strapped to the roof of a car through rough weather.[/quote]

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