Originally Posted by
tfar
Another thing that I don't like about the outside system is that it renders a flat outside pocket impossible. This big flat outside pocket is a must for me in a rolling carry-on because it is ideal for documents, newspapers and magazines. Easy access and no bends. I bet a lot of others think alike.
Till
And that makes sense for your Plat 5 cuz, as you saw in the first drawing, there is indeed some space left over when the bag is lying on its back due to protruding wheels.
Whoa...... this bag science thing is really interesting.... it would be a nice grad student's space engineering project to design something and call it the "Perfect Bag."