My latest dilemma is trying to find good luggage for my trip.
We’re allowed one carry on item less than 45″ all dimensions, and two carry-ons with a total of 107″ dimensions (no more than 40 pounds for one bag). Anything I take I have to be able to carry myself, so the lighter the better.
I want to get a backpack and have it checked, but I keep reading about how people’s packs are torn, etc. Maybe I could just put it in an army duffel so this won’t happen, but I really don’t feel like spending twenty dollars on a duffel just for that. Does anyone else have experience with checking backpacks? I’ve never done it before.
It’s already making me nuts. 
No experience checking backpacks, but I’ve never seen one being checked.