all I can tell you is I’m a little bigger than you and a bag that big would certainly me uncomfortable to me. The only way to know for sure on you is to actually try one on but I used to use one (smaller than that)and gave it up for one half that size with NOOOO regrets (no sleepin bag of course, again no regret). Now I actually feel sorry for people I see schlepping those bags that are as big as their bodies. Not so fun.

Aright…forget the one listed above….I’ve changed my mind…what about this one..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5176248095&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

Please let me know

It (the second bag, didn’t really look at the first)looks like it’s really cheaply made and the straps look like they’d be uncomfortable (probably not padded very well). I understand not wanting to spend a ton on a pack, but it’s a wise investment to get a decent pack. It’d be a good idea to go to an outdoor outfitter or travel store and try on some different packs to find one that fits you well. You can then try to find that model online and see if it’s cheaper than your local store. There’s a great deal on an Eagle Creek pack right now that might fit your needs. You can probably attach your sleeping bag on the bottom:
http://www.campmor.c…

Are you sure you need a sleeping bag? They are often a waste of space/weight.

You dont need a sleeping bag unless you plan to camp. But few people camp because the camping grounds are often well outside the city and a hassle to get to and from.

The Eagle Creek is fairly comfortable, well designed and a good buy at this price. It is known quality equipment.

Ha! I just bought that bag from the exact same place, augustin25. It’s EXACTLY what I wanted. Funny thing is, I went to REI and tried it on for at least a half hour, prancing around the store with 40 lbs in this thing. It was $175!! and they didn’t even have the women’s fit, which is key because it really does make a difference. I went online to campmor and VOILA! almost a hundred bucks cheaper in the color and exact size I wanted. AWESOME. JennyStar00, I’m a little shorter than you and about the same weight, and the Eagle Creek Continental women’s fit bag is perfect. I tend to lower the straps to let it sit on my hips. Like that, I could walk around in the thing for hours. If you really need the sleeping bag, there are two sturdy straps at the bottom and if you’re at least somewhat creative, you would definitely be able to rig something up to hook your bag to the bottom of the pack.

Alright…that’s awesome that you actually bought that pack and know what it’s like. But is it a big bag? It looks smaller than most but I can’t tell from the picture online. Anyways, do you think a weeks worth of clothing will fit in it + camera + toiletries + towel + my wallet + extra pair of shoes????

Thanks….

it looks small, especially when it’s crushed down to minimal size by the shipper. when you expand the straps on it, it’s definitely a 61 liter bag, so it’s plenty big for what it sounds like you’re bringing. That’s about what I’m bringing for a month long trip, and I’ve practiced packed once. It’s sufficient and very sturdy, feels like about 20-25 lbs. A HUGE advantage is that if you don’t overstuff this thing, you should be able to carry it on, even on foreign planes. Also – the color is NOT as bright as it is on the campmor picture. It is your standard back-pack burgundy (which I prefer). There is a nich detachable daypack, but I don’t think I’m going to detach it while using it, putting my toiletries and girlie stuff in there, using the main pack for clothes, shoes, jacket, towel. I’m thinking I might buy a separate single-strap daypack to wear on my front. This pack has a lock wire at the top of it too, which is nice. I think I’m going to home-make a quarter inch locking wire to have with me to lock it up while on trains, and then just take my single-strap bag to have on me. I’ve still got a month to figure it out. Good luck on your trip!

Definately try on bags before making a purchase decision. I tried on the Continental Journey Women’s Fit, thinking it would be perfect, and unfortunately it was way too big for my frame. I’m 5’1" and I have a short torso length and the CJ isn’t adjustable enough to fit properly. So there went that idea.

The point is, a bag that someone recommends may be right for them but isn’t necessarily right for you. Try on bags in a store with a salesperson who can help you adjust the bag, load in weights, check for the proper fit… trust me, you’ll be glad you did.

Yes, absolutely. That goes without saying – TRY IT ON before you buy it!!!!! Try on as many bags as you can before you buy one!!

Alright, I did it…I just purchased the Eagle Creek Continental Journey Travel Pack- Women’s Fit online! My sister has a friend who has this pack and she borrowed it for a weekend trip. She loved it!

At the outdoor shops in my area, none of them had any nice decent packs, and they didn’t have this Eagle Creek one, so I haven’t even tried it on. So I am crossing my fingers that it will be the pack for me. I am pretty sure it will be. I know everyone on here says to TRY IT ON BEFORE YOU BUY IT, but I live in such a remote area that a variety of packs are not available to me. BUT QUIT ROLLING YOUR EYES AT ME…my sister said she would buy it off me if it doesn’t work out. So I do have a backup plan…yay! I hope I like it..

Thanks for all your help!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wouldn’t eliminate that first bag just because of that response.

My bag is at least that big and so is my sisters. She lived out of it for 6 months in Australia and didn’t have any problems.

Then again we’re really tall (5’11&quot so it might be easier on our bodies. They have really good back padding, metal poles for spine support and it was about 180 dollars Canadian.

This is my very first post on any travel forum. …..and I’ve just began to check it out.

Does this pack stick very far from your back? The size listed on the website, 14"x22"x9", hints that it doesn’t, but what about when loaded? I just made two trips to REI in the last two days, so I’ll have to check this pack out the next time I’m there. The reason for my concern is that two of my female friends used a piggy-back type pack when I traveled with them and they were about to tip over when the second pack was attached. Their packs center of gravity was way away from their body. Of course, packs have changed a lot in the last 6 years, but they were extremely jealous of my large internal-frame pack. BTW, I’m looking at this pack for my girlfriend(5’8&quot.