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Does such a thing exist? - large wheeled bag for work

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MairyHoles · 18/06/2014 22:20

...which doesn't resemble the one my granny wheels slowly up the street to her local shop?

I need something big enough to hold lots of paper work, books and, preferably, my laptop too, although I don't mind using the laptop bag I have.

My paperwork is heavy and I currently keep it in a massive box which I struggle with when I'm working out and about. As well as working from 4 separate venues I also do home visits, and I never know what I will need in advance, so I need to lug this big box, plus my laptop, as well as my voluminous handbag to every place that I go.

I have tried looking for a wheeled trolley type thing, but I'm either finding ones that are shit and flimsy and ugly, or ones that seem to be robust and nice looking but cost upwards of £200.

To put this in perspective I work part time for an OK hourly rate but have three young children and not much spare cash, so I really can't justify spending that amount. I would probably feel comfortable spending up to £100.

Am I missing something? Is there a special type of bag I should be searching for that I don't know about? What do people use that doesn't make them look like a pensioner or fall apart after 2 uses? Or am I silly to think I can find what I need on my budget?

I'm open to any style, although I would probably avoid bright colours.

Can anyone help me?

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leadrightfoot · 18/06/2014 22:26

What about a 4 wheeled cabin type bag with laptop compartment? About £60 ish quid from flea bay Depends on your volume of paper bug there are loads of sizes

iliketea · 18/06/2014 22:30

www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00GXERXDY/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1403126957&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40

What about something like this? Not too hideous nor expensive? Or not big enough?

iliketea · 18/06/2014 22:31

Sorry, not sure if the link worked - I found wheeled backpacks on amazon, and that was something that came up.

MairyHoles · 19/06/2014 00:18

Thanks, when I typed in wheeled backpack or even just bag (as opposed to trolley or shopping trolley) I got much more selection. For some reason I had convinced myself that it was a trolley I needed and I don't think I searched nearly well enough - it has been a long tiring day is my only excuse!

When I clicked on the link I realised I have something very similar stuffed full of old clothes under my spare bed, so I think it will do the job, I just hadn't considered it, what with my search being limited to a trolley and all!

Thanks for your help, I feel really silly for having posted this now!

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