Peak GearFoldable Backpack - Compact Packable Day Pack - Includes Lifetime Lost & Found ID

This was perfect for my needs:Smaller than a full backpack but with actual space for some bulky items.Fits my large MacBook pro (laying in either direction) for carry-on use.Sturdy and water resistant.Lightweight and collapsable so I can pack it for later use on day trips.Some pockets but not a confusing abundance of them.Decent sized water bottle pouches..

I used the Peak Gear foldable backpack during a month traveling around France and England. It’s around 20L (16x12x6in) and weighs 7.65 oz (217g). Unlike other lighter packs, it doesn’t get wrinkley and it’s comfortable for the whole day. It has 2 water bottle pockets so I used the second one for my sunglasses case or my umbrella, depending on the weather. It’s strong enough for a bottle of wine and groceries in addition to whatever else I was carrying. I think it looks nicer than the ones by backpacking/hiking companies and didn’t make me feel like I stood out in Paris or London. There is an internal pocket meant for a laptop or folders, but I found that by placing my wallet in that pocket, it was pretty much invisible when I opened the backpack, so that felt more secure.In addition to being my day pack for adventures, it was a lifesaver for carrying my groceries and other purchases from town to town on trains and buses. I wore it several times in light rain and it protected my things but I was never in a heavy downpour so I can’t attest to complete water proofing.I ended up checking my carry on bag when I returned home and it was perfect to use as my personal item for a few extra items I picked up along the way. I will be using this around town now that I’m home and not reserving it for travel.

Light weight great quality packable when not used .

After 3 years of daily use, I just bought another one to replace it. It’s held up well, just a tear in the mesh water bottle pocket. I use it as a ‘purse’. Use it in lieu of grocery bag. It’s light weight, super roomy-with two large sections inside. It’s not structured, so collapses down flat. Fits my iPad fine. Zippers are still fine. May not look ‘classy’ but it’s versatile and functional.

Purchased this as a travel backpack for Asia. The backpack folds up into a light and compact size for easy travel in a suitcase or carry on-bag. This bag was convenient to carry on days that I needed to carry more than would fit in my purse. Good quality materials; straps offer some padding and were comfortable for full day excursions.

You can tell that this company cares about its products. It came in a very nice, thoughtful packaging that screams 'quality'. It came stuffed in its own pouch but I'm not sure if I want to stuff it back in for storage. Because the material is quite robust and not wrinkly like most cheaply made packable bags on Amazon, it will probably take some effort to fold and stuff itself back in its own pouch. It weighs almost nothing. I just lay it on top of everything else in my travel backpack. I used it in-flight to store all the things I may need like my 15-inch MacBook Pro (yes, it fits), headphone, tech pouch, and snacks. It holds its shape well and you can put a lot of stuff in it. I also used it during the trip while out and about shopping for things too. If you need a good quality day bag that weighs almost nothing and good looking to boot, I would highly recommend this bag.

Not a fan of this bag, unfortunately. I could get over the rougher texture of the fabric knowing over time it might soften but it just didn’t suit my needs. The fabric seems durable though I have only used it once. I didn’t notice anything of concern as far as quality of construction. No popped strings or misalignment.It has a laptop sleeve in the main compartment but it’s a bit big/baggy with an elastic band at the top of the pocket. My devices didn’t feel very secure but to be fair I tested it with an iPad not a laptop.They missed an opportunity for an extra pocket because of how they designed the fold out. It’s technically still usable but the opening is facing the back of the bag with no way to secure it closed so items may fall into the laptop compartment or main bag from it. I’ve had other foldable bags where they managed to make that pouch still functional.If you are storing smaller items you may want to consider packing cubes or bags to organize inside the main compartment. As it has no bells or whistles.For the price I think someone could find a better bag on Amazon. It’s not a terrible bag but it’s a simple backpack. It’s also slightly difficult to put it back in the pouch for storage.