We're often asked whether it's best to choose a suitcase or rucksack on wheels for a child.  Here we weigh up the pros and cons of both to help make your decision easier.

Children's Suitcases

Rucksacks on Wheels

usually roomier than a rucksack, but check the dimensions and capacity to compare like for like often sturdier and more robust meaning a suitcase is likely to last longer than a rucksack on wheels can open out flat - if you want to keep clothes in the case while you are travelling this is sometimes easier as you can see things more easily without messing them up younger children will probably find a suitcase on wheels easier to handle than a rucksack on wheels and may not use the rucksack feature as, once packed, the bag may be too heavy for them to carry there are more suitcases for children available to buy and therefore more variety of design to choose from

appeal to children who like rucksacks but sometimes tire of carrying their load easy top opening access - great to get at things easily when on the move - can delve down instead of having to open up flat often have useful side & front pockets for storing things you might need en route without having to open everything up usually lighter than a suitcase best of both worlds - a rucksack when you want it to be, and like a trolley suitcase when you want it to be often cheaper frees hands up to carry other things & open doors

Still can't decide?  Check out our guide to choosing the right suitcase for your child.  And, if you're still not clear then maybe it's just a question of choosing a design your child would prefer.  Take a look at our comple range of suitcases for children and rucksacks on wheels.

We'd love to know which you prefer and why?

Useful Links:
Mind your back - useful children's rucksack advice