Vancropak Carry On Backpack, 40L Expandable Extra Large Travel Backpack, Flight Approved Water Resistant Luggage Suitcase Daypack, Lightweight College Business Weekender Bag for Men & Women, Black

I wanted to buy something I could carry on for flights and not be forced to check in if a flight was full (like a hard shell roller/carry on). I have only used this bag for one trip so far, but I'm so pleased with the quality, particularly at this price. I packed enough clothes to last me 4-5 days with no issues, and was also able to easily fit a book, a large travel mug, etc without expanding the bag. Would have easily fit my laptop if I wanted. The bag felt really light and comfortable to carry. Way easier and less bulky than a duffel. It didn't take much overhead bin space, and I imagine it could fit underneath the seat. Will attempt the next time I fly.One reviewer did mention it bulges in the middle due to strap placement on the sides. It's a minor issue. I imagine if you pack a certain way, you can minimize the bulge. It's not a good enough reason for me to deter recommending this bag, which I highly do.

I just finished a two week long adventure in Japan. This back pack worked as my personal item. It is very sturdy and rugged with many zippered pockets for organization. The shoulder straps are comfortable and adjustable. It has a compression feature as well that worked very well for my trip. We packed it FULL of stuff so that it was quite heavy and lugged it around Japan and then for a 4 day camping trip. It has held up REALLY well. I am quite pleased with it and would heartily recommend it. It was also delivered in a nice, sturdy package so there was no surprise rips or tears when it arrived.

Perfect carryon dimensions, no laptop pocket = more room for two weeks of clothing, compression zipper and four straps on outside to assist in compressing the backpack to maintain carryon dimensions, elastic "x" strap inside holds clothing secure, padded back for comfortable wearing, padded handles top and side for easy overhead stowing, two small and one very large exterior flat pockets, one very large inside mesh pocket, and one small secure pocket that rides against your back. Padded shoulder straps with chest strap, zippered stow pocket for shoulder straps, two sturdy rings low on either side (could clip on waist strap or small front pack). No water bottle pocket or charging port (not needed on this trip.) This is the no nonsense carryon I've been seeking! I bought the green (on sale) but it'd be nice to have a greater choice in colors. Seems sturdy - will edit this review if it fails me.

Addition to original review: have to mention once again, if you want a light backpack style carryon that gives you exceptional freedom on a trip, this is the bag. I can fit a weeks worth of Spring through Fall clothing and accessories using 4 packing cubes. Again, I wouldnt overstuff it and put too much starin on then seams but with care I can see this bag lasting several years as a carryon . Original review: I’ve taken this backpack to France and Greece and couldn’t be happier with the results. I use a set of Amazon basics packing cubes and the four of them fit perfectly in the 20” size backpack. I fit all the clothes I needed for a May trip to Greece, it was really good to only carry the backpack and a small under seat bag. The zippered areas on top are great for organizing your things as is the mesh area inside. Please keep in mind, this is a great carryon, I would shudder to think what baggage handlers could do to it. I would also not load it to the extreme and pull the compression straps too tightly, it is just sewn fabric. I carried roughly 20lbs total in it during the trip and had no problems. If it doesn’t last forever, no big deal, at its price point I see another one in the future. I am a 73 year old fit senior and could carry it all day, properly adjusted it’s very comfortable and the top and side handles make it easy to maneuver in tight spaces

This carry-on backpack is very practical. Easy to handle, perfect for air travel where you only need to carry your things and don't want to pay fees for carry-on bags or large suitcases. It complies with all airline regulations, and most importantly, you can fill it with your items. It also has a zippered extension. It's very good quality and very useful. I ended up buying three of these for family trips.

I cannot rave about this bag enough. It's nice looking, durable, spacious, versatile and just plain awesome. I crammed so much stuff in this bag for traveling abroad, no one could believe it. Toiletries, iPad, books, snacks, a change of clothes, medications, tissues, a travel pillow, blanket, headphones, flip flops, a notebook, markers and more. The bag expands, if necessary, and has plenty of clasps, zippers, and elastic organizer straps to keep everything in its place. On my way back home, the Airport Giftshop was calling my name. I bought 3 bone china cups, 2 small bowls, a stained glass window hanging and some candy. Guess where all that stuff went? Yep...right into this cool backpack, all wrapped in tissue so they wouldn't break! The wide straps make it comfortable to use as a back pack, BUT ALSO, there is a nice padded handle if you want to carry it like a duffle bag. I love this bag. I got the eyeroll from my daughter for bringing so much crap with me and then buying more stuff at the airport, but hey, I carried it all with ease (and, because of that eyeroll, I'm not sharing that candy with her!). This bag is EVERYTHING!

I've travelled with this a lot over 9 months, both domestically and internationally. I really like it. good volume, lots of pockets, seems sturdy. No issues with zippers or tears.I do wish it were slightly lighter only because of annoying flight weight limits and trying to squeeze as much in as possible within weight limits.I also wish the front pocket had 2 zippers rather than just 1, but that is a very minor issue, to be fair. Overall, I'm happy with the purchase and would replace it with the same if I ever needed to.