If you’re shopping around for your next best travel bag, you might find the entire search to be rather intimidating. Considering there are millions of products on the market, it’s no wonder the idea of having to choose one specific bag seems to be more of a hassle than anything else. Well, we’ve just made it that much easier for you (and ourselves!) by finally finding the best of the best in travel bags available today. We searched high and low for this coveted bag, and rest assured when we say that this one from Standard Luggage really caught our eye. If you’re travelling soon, thinking of booking a trip, or simply need a cool bag to get you around town with everything you need, the Standard Luggage Carry-on Backpack is for you! Read on to find out more.

The Standard Carry-on Travel Backpack is the ultimate bag for international travel with a maximum capacity of 35 – 45L. It’s clever design allows for multiple compartments where you can stash away almost anything for your trip. There are also a select few interchangeable straps which allow for different looks, which might be useful if you’re planning on sharing this with your significant other. Personally, we think the best part of this bag happens to be the fact that the laptop and the luggage compartments are separate so it’s extra convenient when it comes to security checks at the airport.

Here’s a quick glimpse into what the backpack has to offer:

• Clam-shell opening allowing for efficient packing
• State of the art compression straps to keep your contents as secure as possible
• Concealable backpack straps to transform the bag into a backpack right away
• Zips which can expand to add up to 10L capacity immediately
• Removable laptop sleeve for the easiest access to your electronic devices in an instant
• Two easy to access front pockets – great for documents and more!
• Speed handles which allow you to carry the bag in the most comfortable way possible for you
• A safety whistle to bring you back to safety when you might need it
• Water resistant in its entirety
• Rain cover to keep all of your valuables safe and dry at all times
• Premium shoulder strap which you can use to carry the bag on your shoulders when you see fit, or remove it when not in use
• Two interchangeable leather covers so that you can switch up the look
• A Lifetime warranty and satisfaction is guaranteed

It’s no surprise that owners of the bag are raving about its superb design. In fact, one reviewer claims that, “It has all the features we need – laptop compartment, clam shell design, enough space while staying carry-on compliant, and looks great too.” Sounds pretty perfect, doesn’t it?

If you’re curious and want to find out for yourself, you can read on at the Standard Luggage Blog to find out more and view a demo! In order to place your order immediately, or see the whole line of bags from this reliable brand, you can visit the Standard Luggage Travel Backpack Store.

Happy Travels, Everyone!

This post is sponsored by Lynch Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.

Whether you enjoy hiking in the spring, winter or fall, you are bound to find a hiking trail that you love in Mukwonago Wisconsin.

Devil’s Lake

Combing a state park trail and the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, this thru-hike starts with sweeping bluff-top views at Devil’s Lake and ends with the intimate charms of the scenic gorge of Parfrey’s Glen.

Squaw Bay Sea Caves

The Squaw Bay sea caves are a magic place. The water was like glass, and with the setting sun, the sandstone cliffs glowed red in the most fantastic colors. (this also makes a very awesome place to go camping for a night or two)With the lake level at a record low, there were more arches and caves to explore than usual, and we were able to slide our kayaks hand over hand along the ceiling of deep passages that we had not entered in years. As a game we started to paddle through every sea arch, but we lost interest in the game and lost count somewhere after twenty-five arches. The previous month had been wet and rainy, and curtains of water cascaded from cracks in the cliffs, sparkling in the setting sun, and providing a cooling shower on a warm summer evening.

Sea Caves

A nearly 2.0-mile hike through the forest of the Apostle Islands National Lake- shore—partly on boardwalk and across a few intermittent streams—takes you to the spectacular mainland sea caves carved from the sandstone cliffs overlooking Lake Superior. Another half mile of trail skirts the edge, granting overlooks of caves, cliffs, and crevices.

American Birkebeiner Trail

The Birkebeiner is one big, wide, tough trail. One day a year this roomy, two-way trail through the pristine northwoods becomes very crowded and most definitely one-way. In late February about 7,000 skiers take to the trail in a test of speed, skill, and endurance called the American Birkebeiner. Your visit is sure to be much less crowded, but no less tough. Obviously, you have the choice of doing an out-and-back ski of what ever length you choose. And, even if you work things to ski point-to-point, you won’t have to ski as far as the Birkebeiner racers. Three miles are pared off the north end where the race starts adjacent to the Cable Airport; the south end trailhead is 4 miles short of the finish, across Lake Hayward on the town’s Main Street. Hundreds of truckloads of snow are dumped on the pavement to ensure that skiers can get their finishing award medal and a beer within a minimal amount of time.

Lost Creek Falls

A spot only a local might know about, this hidden waterfall tumbles over a sandstone edge in the heart of the forest.The path rises and falls gently but demands some instinct in the last 100 yards as it follows along the rough banks above Lost Creek Number One. Expect plenty of birds and other wildlife to be observing you.

Pike Lake and Those Holy Hills

Although the ride is hilly, there are few giant climbs. You’ll see your lowest gears frequently, but there’s as much down-and some of it spectacular-as there is up. And the scenery puts this ride in anyone’s top ten. Take your time and enjoy ever mile, even those that go up. Things to see: Pike Lake, Holy Hill, Friess Lake.

Chippewa Moraine Circle Trail

A shorter hike through Ice Age Trail country, this loop follows the national scenic trail a short distance before following a loop through kettle lakes and along the back of an esker.

John Muir Trails

The John Muir Trails, nestled in the heart of the Southern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest, are the gem of Wisconsin mountain bike trails. They are the best kept, most extensively ridden, and all around most enjoyable routes in the state. About 30 miles of singletrack are laid out in a variety of technical paths offering everyone from beginners to experts a loop to ride. In addition to being one of the best, this cluster is also the source of some of the highest traffic. In 1996, eighty thousand day passes were sold at this park, putting the number of riders well over one hundred thousand. The trail system is named after the legendary environmentalist of the same name who traveled the country around the turn of the century and founded the Sierra Club. While much of Muir’s research took place in the West, Wisconsin was a favorite state of his that cropped up often in his writing. Perhaps his book Steep Trails, published four years after his death in 1918, was a predecessor of sorts to mountain biking guides. Elevation Change: The riding is mainly done over rolling terrain which falls and rises 20 to 30 feet at a time. A couple of 50- to 60-foot climbs are encountered on the longer loops, with one climb of 100+ feet to make riders work for their fun. 

A weekend alone might not do it – you need at least 3 days to experience what Mukwonago has to offer – and this doesn’t even include it all!

This post is sponsored by Lynch Chevrolet of Mukwonago.

East Troy Electric Railroad
Experience living history in Wisconsin’s landmark electric railroad museum! In the days before urban sprawl, highway congestion, paved roads and automobiles, people got around town and out of town by trolleys. Trolleys were a ‘green solution’ before today’s present day focus on the environment. Intercity electric railways, also known as interubans, delivered electricity to  farms and villages along the way. Trolleys, now known as light-rail lines, enjoy resurgence around the world due to their environmental friendliness. The East Troy Electric Railway preserves a unique part of transportation history for young and old to experience, learn and enjoy.

The Elegant Farmer
Noted by Gourmet magazine and Wall Street Journal and hailed by Food Network as the best pie in America, the Elegant Farmer Farm Kitchen Bakery’s Apple Pie Baked in a Paper Bag is their signature item that you just can’t miss! The Elegant Farmer continues to be one of the southeast Wisconsin’s year-round family destinations. The 61-year-old family owned business is at the corner of Highway ES and J! Make sure to check it out!

Old World Wisconsin
Journey back into the past with Old World Wisconsin – a vivid re-creation of the working farmsteads and settlements established by European immigrants in America’s heartland.

Discover teams of oxen and horses working in the fields, the farm folk preparing hearty meals over wood-burning stoves, and the heirloom plants in well-tended gardens. Stroll through the 1880s Village and chat with the town blacksmith or the keeper of the general store. Discover the true spirit of Early Wisconsin.

Lake Geneva Canopy Tours
Eco-adventure attraction with zip lines, sky bridges & ropes courses set in 100 acres of forest. This year-round, sky-high adventure with a 2.5 hour Canopy Tour for Southeast Wisconsin travelers and residents. The expansive 100 acre property also became home to almost 9 miles of Arbor Trails. TreadHead Cycling, a local social bicycling group, created paths using the natural terrain in keeping with LGCT’s Green Initiatives.  Fall of 2011 is when the Team Building  course, with more than 15 permanent ground based challenges, was built. Designed to help school, community and corporate groups work together toward a common goal the Team Building course continues to evolve over time. The High Ropes Excursion  was built in 2013. This challenge course has proven to be a great addition to the list of Eco Adventures at LGCT.  With 16 different obstacles, it offers both mental and physical activities for participants of all ages.

Mukwonago Museum

In the heart of downtown Mukwonago, Wisconsin, the Mukwonago Museum was first established in 1967, the Red Brick House was purchased with funds left by Mr. Arthur Grutzmacher. Built in 1842 by original Mukwonago settler Sewall Andrews, the home has been restored to a lovely Victorian house, reminiscent of the post-Civil War period.