Can the wheels be taken off the luggage and use it as a regular bag or backpach (if possible)?
500344
No. The Shuttle 32 does not have any built in features that would allow you to carry it like a backpack. Osprey does make other models of wheeled bags (their Meridian series, for example) that can be carried like a backpack.
500345
No, the wheels are not designed to be conveniently removed. Nor is the pack designed to be used as a backpack. It is a large, permanently wheeled piece of luggage intended to be rolled through airports, parking lots, sidewalks and such.
500346
I do not think so. I don't think there is anyway to use it as a back pack. I think it would be uncomfortable given its construction. It is a very tall suitcase and absolutely wonderful for travel.
764987
It can be disassembled , but there really isn't a easy mechanism like folding it easily and snapping it back together. You are only really separating the bag from the rotors. The assembly is time consuming even for a skilled person and it is a bit flimsy, so you would have to be care breaking it down. The bag should be kept out of the elements.
1638713
The only application I have seen is the regular wheel-on carry-on. The other 2 responses seem to warn against what you want to use it for.......
1530688
I'm sure you can. The compartments collapse as needed. You can take them out to use the entire bag as well.
2236605
No. But it can be removed and put back relatively easy for compact transport
421356
I would say yes. You might be able to remove the wheels, but there is a little 'edge' around the top so the wheels should set down into the top and not roll off.
38226
If you want to travel with it and other items in the rolling case them no. It is portable as in you can easily take it from place to place but it would take up a lot of space in a carry on suitcase
2005306
The cart like a dolly used for moving heavy and large pieces. the bag on the outside fits over the handle and can be taken off if you want to use it as a dolly.
1125675
Yeah, but the return lane does not fold so you would need a long suitcase. The green folds and there's the back piece and the return to deal with.
1860630
If you wanted too im sure you could but its not really set up to be a back pack as it doesnt have straps or anywhere to organize books and supplies. Its a suitcase
2060273
I don't really feel that you could - no more than that works with a large suitcase on two wheels (because of only 2 wheels, it has to be tipped and pushing in front means it is tipped towards you while you push away - a very awkward endeavor)
1644241
Yes. The pulls fit together like a standard luggage zipper, and you can slip a lock through the combined loop. I have had the bag for a few months now, and find it to have softened with use. I have used both with and without the wheels and do not find it too heavy to carry with just the strap.
2279421
no, you can leave the wheels on. You do have to collapse the seat though. The humps in the bag is the space where the wheels go. I think I did remove the wheels once but then tried it with the wheels on. Ha, we don't even use ours anymore.
37955
You can use it as a back pack because they handle disappears down into they bag and they wheels are out of sight . It worked great as just a backpack.
1808649
No they can't be separated. There is a panel that is inserted into the bag to keep them erect/open. If you want them flat, the panel would have to be removed. It is a rounded bottom though. The width of the handled section is about 5.5 inches. For the price, the bags were a great & easy commuting resource, but only if you balanced the weight on each side. Hope this helps!
967642
keep in mind this bag does not have wheels. the bag itself carries a TON, but think about if you are willing to carry all of your belongings around on your back or on your arm for your trip. i have retired this bag and lent it to people who are more capable of carrying(instead of rolling) heavy bags because i simply don't have the strength to do so myself.
1888231
you can take the bag on the plane as a carry on the problem with that is if somebody stuffs their carry on into the same compartment, you may risk damaging your unit.