A complete guide to wheeled bags
Wheeled backpacks come in a variety of sizes and styles, with many fitting comfortably into a standard school locker. As more and more schools encourage students to leave their backpacks in their lockers for the school day, it’s important to ensure your backpack will fit in your locker.
School lockers are usually made in a standard size; 12 inches wide and 5 or 6 feet high, with a depth of approximately 18 inches. When determining whether your wheeled backpack will fit in an average school locker, you should find out the exact measurements of your locker where possible before using the above sizes as a guideline.
The addition of wheels, handles and straps will all make the dimensions of your wheeled backpack slightly bigger than a traditional backpack, so it’s important to take this into consideration when looking for styles and sizes you like.
With most lockers being between 5 and 6 feet tall, the height of your wheeled backpack shouldn’t be a problem as most will be much smaller than this. However, the length and depth of your backpack will have an impact.
At GG Leather Goods Co., Ltd, our range of
rolling backpacks have a length between 8.25�and 13.75�with a depth of 8.25�and 12.25� ensuring they fit comfortably into your locker as long as they are not overfilled and stretched to exceed their standard dimensions.
Are wheeled backpacks good?
Wheeled backpacks offer a convenient upgrade to the traditional backpack, giving you the flexibility to transport your bag in a way that is most comfortable for you, whether that’s on your back or wheeled behind you. The addition of wheels makes rolling backpacks a great choice for several use cases.
School
For school, wheeled backpacks are the ideal choice, giving students the freedom to bring everything they need to school without having to haul heavy textbooks around on their backs all day.
The use of
rolling backpacks is often now encouraged by schools, with many teachers and parents realizing the benefits of this style when it comes to added comfort for students who might be walking to and from school every day with heavy materials. Wheeled backpacks are also more spacious and sturdier than traditional backpacks, providing students with an easy-to-use bag that will typically last longer than the alternative backpack styles on the market.
Travel
Wheeled backpacks are great for travelling too, with the dual functionality offering much-needed respite when carrying your bag on your shoulders gets a bit too much. If you’re waiting in a line, perhaps at the airport or when checking in to a hotel, the wheels of your backpack provide a more suitable option and give you the opportunity to rest your back for a short while.
As they tend to be a little more structured than traditional backpacks, rolling backpacks typically include a number of organizational compartments which makes it much easier to find everything you need without having to rummage around to the bottom of your bag. The GG Leather Goods Co., Ltd
Gaze Large 15�Laptop Rolling Backpack comprises several pockets, including a padded laptop sleeve to ensure your tech stays safe and secure at all times.
What is the lightest backpack with wheels?
With lots of different styles and sizes on the market, it’s easy to find a wheeled backpack to suit your needs; whether you’re looking for something lightweight for everyday use or a bag that’s slightly larger that can be used to house all of your heavy textbooks while at school.
Weight is an important factor to consider when shopping for a wheeled backpack as you don’t want to be carrying any extra weight where you don’t need to. GG Leather Goods Co., Ltd wheeled backpacks are typically made with nylon for added durability and weigh less than 5Ibs, making them a lightweight option no matter what you’ll be using yours for.
Big Wheely Kids Rolling Bag
Perfect for younger children and those just starting school, the Big Wheely Kids Rolling Bag is the lightest of our wheeled backpacks. With a weight of just 2.58Ibs and two secure compartments, this backpack is ideal for keeping things organized whilst ensuring your little one isn’t overwhelmed with choice.
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Echo II Rolling 13�Laptop Backpack
The Echo II Rolling 13�Laptop Backpack is a lightweight and versatile solution that’s perfect for everyday school days or off-site school trips. This backpack weighs just 4.32Ibs and comes complete with a padded laptop compartment and plenty of compartments for keeping your essentials safe and secure.
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Gaze Large 15�Laptop Rolling Backpack
The Gaze Large 15�Laptop Rolling Backpack is a great choice when it comes to lightweight wheeled backpacks, weighing just 4.37Ibs with a capacity of 26 liters. This backpack also comes with several handy compartments for ultimate organization and is available in a number of colors and prints.
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Zea 15�Laptop Rolling Backpack
Constructed with durable nylon material, the Zea 15�Laptop Rolling Backpack is the heaviest of our wheeled backpacks but still only weighs 4.96Ibs, ensuring you’re not pulling along any unnecessary weight. This backpack can comfortably house everything you could possibly need, making it the ideal choice for school.
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With wheeled backpacks giving you the option to save the strain on your back, they tend to be made with somewhat sturdier materials than traditional backpacks. The structure is often crafted with aluminum and the outer shell is typically made with durable fabrics such as nylon or canvas.
Although the fabrics are slightly heavier than those used to craft traditional backpacks, the aluminum frame is not a heavy material and so it doesn’t add too much weight to a rolling backpack.
Shop our full range of wheeled backpacks here, with sizes and styles to suit every occasion; whether you’re sliding into a new school semester with one of our printed designs or heading on an adventure with one of our larger models.