Originally Posted by
LondonElite
Because they have the tendency to whack people in the face when they turn and generally take up more space standing than they need to.
On the London tube, I definitely get it...people should put the bag on the floor to allow for more people to be sardined in. On a plane it is a non-issue due to the single-file nature of the aisle. More importantly, the backpack takes MUCH less space in the overhead than the morons who store their oversized roller bags sideways.
What I love about the goruck line of products is how tightly the bags fit to your back without turning you into a turtle. This greatly reduces the odds of whacking people, even amongst the most uncoordinated.
