Carry On Backpack Suggestions

"-around 2 pounds (or less is even better!)
"-bonus if it's wheeled too"*

I've never seen a wheeled bag at 2# or less.

thanks for the suggestions. i'll take a look at those bags.

Lee - agreed although I would consider a heavier bag if it were wheeled, with all of my other requirements. either way i dont think such a bag exists.

Was given that exact Osprey this Christmas and thought it was too big, till I tried on many other packs at REI and Whole Earth Provision Co. It is so different than my Kelty which I also love but the Kelty is not as sleek.
Try some on- I am 5'3" and was afraid of looking like a turtle with the Osprey, but that was groundless fear, lol.. I kept the Osprey for the protection of the items inside with the straps and the front "wings".
I also have the $29 Campmor which gets used often with cubes or giant ziplocs. I bought two packs ten years ago and a strap broke 2 summers ago just as getting in the car to airport; tossed everything in the other Campmor- still good.

This bag doesn't have everything you want but is close:

Eagle Creek Lync International Carry On

The bag comes apart for storage. It also can be removed from its frame and carried as a backpack alone. It's less than two pounds without the frame.

Shop around. You might find the bag on sale.

lotsa,

This bag would seem to tick most of the boxes on your list, except for the price......

https://www.tombihn.com/collections/travel-bags/products/aeronaut-30?variant=16381008263

The weight for the models made with Halcyon fabric is 2 lbs, 6 oz and for the Denier nylon 2 lbs, 14 oz. They can be carried as a Backpack, with a shoulder strap or by the handles, and are designed to fit carry-on regulations in most cases. They also have standard Backpacks which don't convert to Duffles. All of their products are made in the U.S. (Seattle) and they're as tough as nails and should last a lifetime.

Good luck with your choice!

This looks like the perfect bag to me.

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/86914?feat=514260-GN3&page=continental-travel-pack

Llbean also offers Osprey 30

Here's another really good bag, very inexpensive but super well made. I am 5'1", and it fits a little big on me. And it is bigger than you requested at 41L. But worth a look; you don't have to load it up.

http://www.ebags.com/product/ebags/etech-20-weekender-junior/261000?lastSearchTerm=ebags+etech+2.0+weekender+convertible+junior&pl=hdr_srch_as_l1

Some great suggestions given. I switched to Rick's convertible pack years ago and it's stood me well on 12 long trips. The reason I mention it, though it has no sternum strap, it is on sale until Sunday for $80 and includes a set of packing cubes. You can upgrade with an over the shoulder strap for $10. Check it out!

There is a rolling backpack, but it starts out pretty heavy, and the wheels might not be so comfortable if you are wearing it as a backpack.
I bought one once, never used it as a backpack after I tried it on.

High Sierra has a variety of small wheeled backpacks.
http://shop.highsierra.com/backpacks/wheeled/
I've traveled on several RS tours with one of these and love it; but it's heavier than 2 pounds.

Here (etech 2.0 Weekender Junior) is a panel load convertible with sternum and hip straps for less than $100. I've tried it on packed, but not traveled with it. I like it.

It weighs over 2# (2# 11oz). I'm not sure you will find one with sternum and hip straps under 2#. It also has cinch straps on the side to tighten the load. The Essential Carry-on is the lightest panel load convertible I know (it weighs 1¾#), but it doesn't have the extra straps.

I have an Osprey Farpoint 40. Something to keep in mind is that they come in two sizes and the S/M (which is what I have) is actually 38L rather than 40. I love it.

" ... it is bigger than you requested at 41L"

Ginger, not sure how you get that. They give the capacity as 2727 cu in, but that would be fully stuffed. The outside volume based on 19" x 13.75" x 9" is 2351 cu in or 39 liters. Assuming the nylon takes up about 100 cu in, then the inside capacity without exceeding the stated dimensions is about 37 liters.

It's also a little heavier than she wants.

They don't give a weight for the Continental Travel Pack. To me that means that the weight is NOT a selling feature (not when the eTech bag is only $60). Other than that and the price, it looks almost ideal (I don't NEED a waist strap).