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- Large capacity
- Contoured shoulder straps
- Weight
- Sticky handle
Intended for ages 10 and up, the L.L.Bean Rolling Deluxe backpack gets better ratings than most wheeled backpacks for comfort, performance and durability. The 2,350-cubic-inch capacity is well organized, with two big main compartments plus an organizer pocket. A reflecting patch on the front adds safety. The tuck-away padded shoulder straps are contoured for extra comfort. At about 5.5 pounds, it's also fairly light for a rolling backpack but significantly heavier than a backpack without wheels. The fabric is tough, with abrasion-resistant ballistic nylon used for the pack's bottom. The Rolling Deluxe comes in 10 colors and can be personalized with an optional monogram or sports figure (*Est. $6). For a smaller but lighter pack without wheels, consider the JanSport SuperBreak (*Est. $30) or the JanSport Big Student (*Est. $40).
The best comparison tests of rolling backpacks are available from a 2001 issue of Consumer Reports, where includes tests and ratings for the L.L.Bean Rolling Deluxe. Owners also rate and review the Rolling Deluxe at LLBean.com.
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Our Sources
1. ConsumerReports.org
This Consumer Reports review of school backpacks is a short buyers' guide, but tests and ratings from 2001 cover eight rolling backpacks, including the L.L.Bean Rolling Deluxe.
Review: Backpacks for Kids, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, July 2008
2. LLBean.com
More than 80 owners review the L.L.Bean Rolling Deluxe, praising its quality, durability and convenience. One owner reports a stuck handle, but L.L.Bean quickly replaced the whole backpack.
Review: Rolling Deluxe Book Pack Reviews, Contributors to LLBean.com
3. About.com
The L.L.Bean Rolling Deluxe backpack is one of five rolling backpacks recommended and praised for its strong frame, sturdy fabric and smooth rolling. No actual testing is documented. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
Review: Top 5 Rolling Backpacks, Wayne Parker
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