For Long, Strange Trips

Versatile bags to withstand your wildest journeys

- JANNA IRONS

Eagle Creek Caldera Convertible International Carry-On $469

I’ve tested dozens of rollers, duffels, and packs over the years, and this is the first time excellence announced itself so quickly and indisputably. The Convertible combines functionality, sustainability, style, and tech in a convenient, reliable roller pack that works exactly how you need it to, whether at the airport or along rugged back roads.

During a trip to a remote outpost in the Cascades that involved traveling by boat and then on foot, the Con vertible’s oversize wheels rolled smoothly across an uneven dock, and the two handles made for easy hoisting. The 100 percent recycled Cordura ripstop fabric, fluorocarbon-free water- repellent coating, and stormresistant zippers kept everything dry through sideways rain and lake water spraying into the luggage hold. The included NFC technology, which enables lost and found capabilities via a smartphone tracking app, gave me peace of mind in the event that my bag was misplaced during my travels.