“This backpack accompanied me on a 2.5-week trip to Asia. I traveled extensively by bus and plane. The backpack's stowable straps are great, especially when flying (they don't snag on anything, and they treat it like a regular bag, not oversized luggage). The backpack is very spacious and has plenty of compartments and clever features. The laundry and shoe bag plus a compartment for wet clothes is a huge plus. It's good that it has a hip belt, because with heavy luggage, it's a must-have. It would be nice to design a protective cover for this backpack (like for suitcases) for air travel. It would allow access to the handles, but protects the outer layer of the bag. I really recommend it for everyone who travel on long distances :)”