Good: An extra roomy bag. Bad: Spending ten minutes rifling through it to find your keys. The smartly constructed Metro Scout ...

It has the best maneuverability of any carry-on suitcase that I've tested. I've wheeled it on rough gravel roads, through ...

First, consider how much your backpack itself weighs (usually in the ballpark of 1.5 to 3 pounds) and factor in the weight of must-haves like your laptop ... side of the main compartment.