Driving Along The Icefields Parkway in Jasper National Park

Backpack or suitcase? Straps or wheels? Which of these two types of luggage should you use to pack for a long trip? These are questions I debated back and forth before setting out on this most recent trip around Europe. When I first set out on my big 15-month round-the-world trip I carried a 60L backpack. Even though the size of my pack forced me to adopt a minimalist packing style, I still found the weight to be a little too much for me. Sure, it was super convenient because I …