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General Prices of Travelpacks
- Page 1: Travelpack Basics
- Page 2: General Prices of Travelpacks (this page)
- Page 3: My Ultimate Travelpack
- Page 4: My Opinion on the Travelpack Market
Travelpacks cost considerably more than regular rucksacks and bookpacks, because there is more labor attached to making one. Fortunately for you, travelpacks are very affordable when compared to traditional luggage!
Under $100
Jansport's "Weekender," Magellan's "Borneo" and Europe Through the Back Door's in-house travelpack are priced under $80. All three are basic models, but are sturdy and will travel far with you. Of the three, the Weekender has the most amount of extras (pockets, cinch straps, etc.) however, the other two seem to be built much heftier than the Weekender.
Between $100 and $200
Most travelpacks with any sort of bells and whistles will be priced in this range. This includes models such as the Transport II, Solo Journey and Continental Journey from Eagle Creek, as well as the travelpacks from TravelSmith.
Over $200
Travelpacks that cost over $200 are few and far between. The high cost will either be due to an expensive brand (e.g. Patagonia, which has an incredibly well-made travelpack), or highly specialized features, such as concealed rolling wheels (e.g. Eagle Creek's Cargo Switchback Plus)
Compare this to your standard rolling upright, which usually costs at least $100, with many models running well over $250. Some go as high as $500 and more!
Next: My Ultimate Travelpack.
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