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jspiers
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Jun 7, 2018
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I bought the Paragon 38 for my 3-month backpacking trip through SE Asia. I wanted the biggest possible pack that fits within virtually all airline carry-on limits, and that could also be used for (carefully-planned) overnight hiking trips. I haven't used it for the latter yet, but it performed excellently for my Asia trip. I did notice several other travelers carrying on bigger packs that I had looked at, even though they technically are too large for airline carry-on, but I don't regret my Paragon 38 because it gives me the peace of mind of knowing I'm within the max dimensions, as long as I keep the weight down.
Jun 7, 2018
Wonkwonk
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Jun 8, 2018
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jspiersIs it just the s/m or the m/l too that fits the specs? presumably the large is a few inches taller.
Jun 8, 2018
jspiers
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Jun 8, 2018
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WonkwonkGood question. I have the M/L and it fits. I probably should specify that if it is packed full, it is technically too tall because the top cover will puff up beyond the end of the frame, but if not full, the frame length itself is within the limits. That said, I have carried it on while packed quite full without any trouble from airlines. It's just nice to know that if I did have trouble, I could probably just pull out clothes from the pack and wear them all to make the pack fit. :)
Jun 8, 2018
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