illiniluv85

i would really appreciate input on this pack before i buy it! i have absolutely no experience with backpacking. thanks

http://www.northernmountain.com/detail/dan...andesFarFlung03

it's only $99 with free shipping! i've read good things about this pack, but i wanted to doublecheck before i order it. a couple questions:

1. is it ok to buy a pack online? i know the best idea would be to try one on in a store, but i couldn't find any stores in chicago that carry this pack for this cheap. i'm on a pretty tight budget and $100-$150 is all i want to spend.

2. is this a good pack for my size? i'm a female, 5'7 and 120 lbs... not strong at all!

3. is this a good pack for what i want to do? i'm studying in england for the year, so i plan on using it as one piece of luggage for the plane ride over. while in england, i'll want to use it for small weekend plane/train trips. then i'm gonna travel around europe for a month during spring break.

4. is it the right size? the website says it's 3800 cu. in./85 liters, but i'm confused because all they have left in stock is a lg/xl bronze pack... is 85 liters considered lg/xl? would i be able to use it as a carry on?

any advice would be much appreciated! and if this pack isn't right, recommendations for different packs within my price range would be great!