New Year - New resolutions! Am I right? But it really doesn't matter that much if you not doing anything different than a year before. Seeing new places and be off the grid for some time is very refreshing. But you will need a very good companion for that to happen! By that, I mean your backpack. Here is a list of 15 good quality, hand luggage sized backpacks for your further trips!
1) OSPREY FARPOINT is one of the most popular packs. The Farpoint is available in three different sizes — 40L, 55L, and 70L, but for carry on 40L would be the most suitable. It doesn't have a lot of adjustable straps just flying around, so it looks rather professional than a typical backpacker style. So it is comfortable and classy as well. I would love to try 55L one, because it has detachable daypack.
Product details:
Size: 27 x 17 x 5 inches or 69 x 43 x 13 cm
Weight: 3 pounds = 1,36 kg
Capacity - 40L
Has a suspension system
Fully padded and adjustable hip belt
Zip Away Shoulder Straps and hip belt for safe transportation.
Large Internal Storage
Front Compression Straps
Buy it HERE (on Amazon.com).
2) eBags TLS Mother Lode is very roomy. It's size and numerous pockets make it a great bag for packing. If you like order and want to be in control - this is a bag for you! There will never be a mess. Available in many colors.
Product details:
Size: 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23cm
Weight: 4 pounds = 1,8 kg
Capacity - 45 L
Lifetime Warranty
Fully opens like a suitcase
Large Internal Storage
Many pockets for organizing
Buy it HERE (on Amazon.com).
3) Mammut Trion Pro 35 Plus 7 Backpack The slim profile of the Mammut Trion Pro means the backpack’s centre of gravity sits close to the body which is important. This looks more like a camping style bag, but if you will need to carry it around for a long time you will notice its practicality. Back padding around the shoulder belts and back works well wicking away moisture and ensuring breathability.
Product details:
Size: 31.5 x 15.8 x 11.8 inches or 80 x 40 x 30 cm
Weight: 3,57 pounds or 1,61 kg
Capacity: 35 + 7 L
Shoulder Straps: padded and adjustable
Waist belt
Breathable back
Straps for equipment or other belongings attachment
Buy it HERE (on Amazon.com).
4) Deuter Transit 40 is something between a hiking backpack and a travel backpack. It has a quality suspension system, well-padded shoulder straps, and a nice hip belt. It also has a shoulder strap so the bag can be carried like a messenger bag. It's rare that backpacks have shoulder straps, so that’s a good advantage. Also you can fully open it like suitcase, so it is easy to pack and organize.
Product details:
Size: 9 x 22 x 14 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm
Weight: 4,2 pounds or 1,9 kg
Capacity: 40 L
Suspension system
Padded shoulder straps
Aircontact system reduces perspiration
Side shoulder strap
Buy it HERE (on Amazon.com).
5) Kelty Redwing 44 is an excellent travel backpack for the casual, recreational domestic or overseas adventurer focused on outdoor activities. It looks more like a backpacking pack, so it is a bit too casual for business travel, but it holds up well to outdoor-leaning trips. It will be a good choice for a short backpacking trip, because it has many pockets and compartments for organizing.
Product details:
Size: 25 x 15 x 12 inches or 64 x 38 x 31 cm
Weight: 2.6 pounds or 1,18 kg
Capacity: 44 L
Super light
LightBeam single aluminum stay and Dynamic AirFlow back panel
Padded shoulder straps & waist belt.
Buy it HERE (on Amazon.com).
6) Top Power 8006 Transformable Convertible Carry-on Travel Backpack is a very good choice if you are on a budget. This isn't a load bearing backpack but if you are packing light and just want to throw a laptop and just some most needed things then it's a good pack. It has a lot of pockets, so there is a place for everything. And this bag also has a Superpower to transform its front from colorful pocket front to very sophisticated and mysterious black "there is nothing to see" front.
Product details:
Size: 20 x14 x 7.8 or 51 x 36 x 20 cm
Weight: 2,8 pounds or 1,27 kg
Capacity: 35 L
Transformable
Multi Compartments
Durable. Lifetime Warranty.
Padded shoulder straps and has a chest strap
Airflow back panel.
Buy it HERE (on Amazon.com).
7) Mountain Hardwear Scrambler RT 40 OutDry Backpack is the ultimate day pack for anyone traveling during the winter. It is better suited to mountaineering day trips and multi-day excursions, and it is very waterproof. Alongside the double roll-top, there’s now a roll-bottom as well, which seals out all water and allows you to easily reach the gear at the bottom of your rucksack without emptying it out.There are not many pockets, so if you like a divided place for everything this probably is not a bag for you.
Product details:
Size: 25 x 16 x 5 inches or 64 x 41 x 13 cm
Weight: 3 pounds or 1,36 kg
Capacity: 40L
Large front stash pocket
Guaranteed watertight OutDry construction
Roll-top, and a roll-bottom
Fully padded hip belt and chest straps.
Buy it HERE (on Amazon.com).
8) Hynes Eagle Travel Backpack 40L is a bag with many pros. It is durable, and has a large capacity to carry all necessary belongings. Lightweight but compact enough to carry your luggage for long traveling. It’s a true hands-free carry on. It also converts from a duffel to backpack. It has many compartments and a side handle. It has many colors to choose from and for better organizing even possible to buy matching packing cubes. Also it has a chest strap, and possibility to pack away its shoulder straps. Also the price ir very friendly.
Product details:
Size: 20.1 x 13.4 x 9.8 inches or 51 x 34 x 25 cm
Weight: 2,31 pounds or 1,04 kg
Capacity: 40 L
Very lightweight
Converts from a duffel to backpack
Many compartments and a side handle
Chest strap
Easy to pack like a suitcase
Buy it HERE (on Amazon.com).
9) Tortuga Travel Backpack - 44L is like a suitcase, it loads from the front so it is easy to pack and access your belongings. It is a bag that allows you to stock up a lot of stuff, but still measures as carry on. Interior pockets have two large mesh lined pockets for easy organizing. This bag also has separate laptop pocket and side pockets for small stuff. Side handle will help to carry it around as a duffel bag.
Product details:
Size: 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm
Weight: 4 pounds or 1,81 kg
Capacity: 44 L
Padded hip belt
Easy to pack as a suitcase
Side handle
Pockets and compartments for organizing
Main compartments have lockable zippers to deter pickpockets.
Buy it HERE (on Amazon.com).
10) Velomacchi Roll-Top Waterproof Backpack 40 is visually interesting and modern bag for travels with style. It has watertight main compartment with magnetic roll top closure. Its shoulder straps and harness system are some of the most innovative I've seen. The shoulder straps pivot so no matter what body shape you have the backpack will stay in place and sit on your back comfortably. It is comfortable for bike rides as well as long walks. You can use the closure system on your chest for mounting your gopro. That's convenient!
Product details:
Size: 21 x 12,5 x 10 inches or 53 x 32 x 25 cm
Weight: 3,9 pounds or 1,8 kg
Capacity: 40L
Water-tight main compartment
3 point pivoting harness system
Torso size adjustment cam lock system
Adjustable straps to increase or decrease storage capacity
Camera or accessory mount on sternum.
Buy it HERE (on Amazon.com).
11) Gregory Zulu 40 L backpack is is a very stable pack. The rigidity of the suspension system combined with ergonomics and padding in the shoulder straps and hip belt allow a comfortable carry with heavier gear. Almost the entire front of the pack is covered by a stretch bucket pocket, which is integrated with the top side compression straps. This pack also has load control straps at the hip belt, adding stability. This will be a good backpack for carrying all day long.
Product details:
Size: 23.5 x 13.5 x 9.5 inches or 60 x 34 x 24 cm
Weight: 2,86 pounds or 1,3 kg
Capacity: 40 L
Dual-density hipbelt and shoulder harness foam for improved heavy load stability
Well-ventilated upper back
Easy access to pack
Removable, adjustable straps
Integrated rain cover. Sunglass stash on shoulder harness.
Buy it HERE (on Amazon.com).
12) Cabin Max Metz Backpack is flight approved hand luggage designed to make the most of your maximum carry on luggage allowance. It has padded back, featuring 3 main zipped compartment, 2 zipped internal compartments, adjustable shoulder straps, carrying handles, and side adjustable straps. It is surprisingly lightweight and comfortable. It is water resistant and super easy to pack like a suitcase. It opens fully and it has many compartments for organizing your stuff. Also there is many fun colors and patterns to choose from and the price is great. This is the perfect companion for city travel!
Product details:
Size: 22 x 16 x 8 inches or 56 x 41 x 20 cm
Weight: 1,5 pounds or 0,7 kg
Capacity: 44 L
Super lightweight (!)
Padded back
Adjustable shoulder straps, carrying handles, and side adjustable straps
Opens like a suitcase
Buy it HERE (on Amazon.com).
13) KAKA 35L Backpack is very innovative and transformable bag. Visually it's ascetic and functional. Ultra-light! Stress points are reinforced with bar tacking for increased longevity. It has great breathability, strong durability and flexibility. It has large, multi-compartment design and high waterproofness. Extra handles can transform it to a duffel, handbag, suitcase or a brief case when traveling. It can be used for Mountaineering, Cycling, Vacation, Travel, Day hikes, School and Camping.
Product details:
Size: 21.6 x 12.6 x 7.9 inches or 55 x 32 x 20cm
Weight: 3,2 pounds or 1,45 kg
Capacity: 35 L
Possible to transform it into many styles
Many compartments for organizing
Strong durability and flexibility
Chest strap
Waterproof
Buy it HERE (on Amazon.com).
14) Evoc Terminal Bag is very suitable for city travelers or for those who will leave most of their stuff in hotel room, but still need to take something with them. It has a very interesting design and its also very functional. There is day pack attached to a suitcase, so you can carry them together or separately. Suitcase it self has a front pocket for laptop.
Product details:
Size: 22 x 15 x 5.9 inches or 56 x 38 x 15 cm
Weight: 7,94 pounds or 3,6 kg
Capacity: 40 L + 20 L
Suitcase and backpack two in one
Pockets for organizing
Backpack has a breathable back
Buy it HERE (on Amazon.com).
15) Kimlee Water Resistance backpack is the perfect companion when you are out and about. It will be a fantastic necessity for not matter outdoor sports or leisure activities in or out of the city. Perfect for day trips, vacation, travel, day hikes, school, camping and shopping. Main pocket is Large enough to carry what you need in the trip. Outer smaller pocket is great for quick access such as guide books and camera
Product details:
Size: 21 x 14.4 x 4 inches or 53 x 37 x 10 cm
Weight: 2,75 pounds or 1,25 kg
Capacity: 40 L
Special compartment for camera
Padded straps and hip belt
Adjustable chest strap with rescue whistle buckle
Easy to organize
Buy it HERE (on Amazon.com).
Hope this list of travel backpacks will help your trips become more comfortable and enjoyable! Just pick the one that suits your needs. Good Luck!
