I just realized that your label at the top with the name of the bag is how much longer you have reviewing that bag. So if I wanted to fastforward over one bag, it was SUPER easy to do so. NIce touch.
I have the Peak Design as my travel backpack. I like the simple sleek design without all the stuff on the outside. I snapped the top to it to make it look smaller and for a sleeker contour rather than boxy looking. The main reason I chose this backpack was for the security features it provides when you are traveling in crowded public spaces. Unfortunately this is something none of the RU-vid backpack reviewers talked about...
Would be cool to see a video with bags that can count as personal items. Osprey just released a 26+6 L expandable backpack that looks like a good size.
I like how you reviewed a variety of travel backpacks. I bought a Tortuga Setout 35L women's backpack in January, 2020 for a 10-day trip to India and Nepal before the COVID-19 shutdown. Since I was carrying 25 lbs worth of clothes & toiletries, the load-lifter straps made it easy to walk around with this on my back. Other travel backpacks from LL Bean and ebags lacked them. Sadly, it looks like Tortuga no longer makes the Setout, so I hope that the Outbreaker will perform as well or better than the Setout.
Thanks for the comment Rosie, and I'm super jealous about your travel experiences in India/Nepal! Allso, imo, the Outbreaker is better than the Setout ;)
I found the Setout really uncomfortable. It just didn’t sit on my back right, and I wound up returning it. I have the Nomatic Travel Pack now, and it’s pretty good but I’m not crazy about the material and feel like some valuable space is lost with the curved top. I’m thinking about trying the Taskin One soon.
Aaron, your so crazy, I love you. Thank you for your honest and detailed reviews of so many backpacks, save me so much time, your channel's totally underrated, should have at least 900k subscribers for how funny you are. Subscribed !
I've got 2.5 weeks in Asia coming up, gunna be hitting up a lot of trains, busses, trails, mountains, restaurants, cabins and more... I've chosen the Mission Workshop Sanction (20L) as my weapon of choice... It's probably actually the wrong choice for most people due to its size, I'm kinda doing it as a challenge to see what I can really get away with cutting out of my loadout, and if it really does prove impractical, I have an Aer TP2 to fall back on... Either way, that's just one more thing making me look forward to this trip.
I just found you , and I’m really glad , today was a really stressful day and this video make me forgery everything and just focus and your reviews, thank you so much, I’m definitely going to suscribe
I picked the Tortuga Set Out Divide as it goes from 26 to 34 litres. The expansion area is in the top, so not extra depth in the main compartment. Fitting in most camera cube isn't possible. When I also got a nice out fit to go to a wedding I needed 40 litres, although possibly the Setout 35 litres might have worked. I used a 40 litre packable duffel. I also had a small 17 litre to trek around with and on flights packed all my tech gear (cameras, lenses, tablet, mouse, battery razor, electric toothbrush) into that and the rest went cargo. Internal flights had a 7kg limit and the total was over 13kg even leaving the daily carry backpack would still have been over 12kg. Two bag travel splits up the weight and in cargo I can also store a multitool. Although I was in the tropics (India) going further north the late evenings had some bitter cold winds. A duffle and daily carry back pack works. The Setout converts to a carry bag, over the shoulder bag or backpack. So do a number of other bags including some from Tom Bihn and Nomatic. I had to arrange a USA postal address to get the Tortuga forwarded to the UK. Nomatic is currently not exporting to the UK. New UK and EU import regulations and delays in getting companies in other countries registration for VAT has been the cause and postal costs and red tape increased in the past 15 years.
Thanks for the comment Gerald! While I personally haven't tried the Tortuga Set Out Divide, I have to admit I am blown away by all of their products I HAVE reviewed. Hell of a backpack company :)
@@MrGroganmeister Not really idiotic, just different people like to travel in different ways. I personally love the freedom of having my bag with me, not worrying about it getting lost by the airline, and being able to walk directly from the plane out of the airport without having to wait. Thanks for your comment though!
I have never understood why backpack producers add the shoe compartment. If you put your shoes in, it takes almost half of the space of your whole backpack. Instead of just putting your shoes in a shoe bag and placing them wherever they fit most in your backpack, they invented this pain in the ass compartment which takes up space even when unused.
Hey dude thanks for the comment! I agree that shoe compartments can be controversial, and I don't personally prefer them on my travel packs. BUT I do love them on an EDC gym pack.
First time watching your channel. Love the reviews, love the productions, and went on to check a few others on the links and also loved them. Subscribed 👍
Just found your channel as I’m trying to purchase a backpack for travel and school. I watched so much of your videos, but still couldn’t decide on the one. I want a lightweight for everyday use backpack that had a clamshell opening with an water bottle holder and laptop department. Do you have any recommendations?
Maybe check out our reviews on the WANDRD Duo, Modern Dayfarer Backpack, and Bellroy Venture.... None are a perfect fit, but probably as close as you'll get
I'm glad someone brought this up I've noticed the same issue searching for a carry on between 25-30L that is as light as possible to maximise what can be put into it and remain under the 7kg limit. The Aer travel pack 3 @1.87kg, The Able Carry Max @1.7kg, the Nomatic Travel pack @1.88kg are all far too heavy An extra 0.5 kg of clothes or equipment by going for a lighter bag is definitely worth it for me. Some options I've been looking at are the Thule Aion 28L @1.23kg, the Alpaka Elements Pro 26L @1.2-1.3kg, the Bellroy Transit Backpack 28L @1.1Kg or the Able Carry Daybreaker 2 which is ultra light for 25L @660-718grams.. I hope these are covered in any upcoming video with more emphasis on lighter, simpler and less feature packed bags which just seems to add unnecessary bulk and weight when the real goal is carrying as much as possible in one bag
Thanks for the review of so many bags. This was helpful. I would like to hear you opinion of the Waterfield “Air Travel Backpack”. It’s emphasis is on luggage.
I was actually looking for the Swiss Gear backpack A friend gave it to me and I was looking for a cool ideas of ways to utilize all of the gear the hooks and crannies
Appreciate that Andrew! I have heard of Solgaard but haven't reviewed anything by them yet, hopefully I'll be able to get my hands on the Endeavor sometime this year
Briggs and Riley has two convertible backpacks. Can you review them please. The price point is pricey but the no questions lifetime warranty is a deal clincher.
CHARLES! I agree! After this video went live I asked myself... wtf, why isnt the KP2 on here? If we ever do another version of this we'll be sure to add it - I heart that pack.
Can you recommend good backpacks for size of personal item, especially for Rynair restrictions? You could do video with top list such like this one here :)
Good review. Can you review the Tom Bihn Cadet messenger bag? It looks like it may be a good alternative to the Aer Commuter Brief 2 and they're in the same price range
Narrowed search down to 3 backpacks. Looking for one bag travel that can manage one week of clothing, tech (laptop, iPad, keyboard, mouse, hard drive, roost stand, and assorted chargers and dongles), and toiletries. Trying to decide between Able Carry Max, Aer Travel Pack 2, or Pakt Backpack. Any suggestions are welcomed. I typically use packing cubes and pouches.
It is not carry on, but personal item. Personal item is free and needs to fit under seat. Carry on has larger size and sometimes you need to pay to travel with it.
Thanks for the comment! It totally depends on the airline tho. These bags would never be allowed as a personal item on budget airlines like Spirit and RyanAir. These bags are way too big for that. Larger airlines you have a chance, but even then some of the larger packs on this list… I don’t think so
@@Nomads.Nation I bought a green one and am waiting for it to arrive. Price is similar to the backpacks in your video, however it comes with the wardrobe system and a toiletry pack
hi aaron, i need a larger carry on backpack for my gal. she says my 40L tomtoc is to small. what do you recommend for her at 50l ish that is more for clothing than office gear. thanks
I've actually never reviewed a 50+L bag, so I can't say. I will say that Tomtoc bags are notoriously smaller than advertised, and the lack of clamshell opening makes it even smaller. I imagine if you compared a 40L Tortuga Travel Backpack to a Tomtom 40L, it would feel like the Tortuga gave you 50% more packing space
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Why nobody is talking about weight? Most airlines set a 10kg weight limit. The Nomatic looks good but it weights 2kg... Most of the backpacks here are super heavy.
Hey Aaron! and everyone, I'm looking for a new travel backpack and would love your recommendations for my needs. I definitely want one bag that can expand from approximately 20-30L and go from day to travel. I'm really small at 5'1 so comfort is important to me. I don't carry around a laptop so I find big laptop sleeves a waste of space and want a suitcase large opening design with some extra organisational pockets. I was looking at Pakt and Aer, however, I'm in Australia so they run between $500-$650 here which is out of my budget and now I overwhelmed by how many options there are online. Please help!
I’ll help as much as I can but I don’t think there are any bags that I know of that meet your criteria. If you can let go of expansion then you might be able to find a pack from Alpaka or Bellroy (shipping will be cheaper as there are AU brands)
@@Nomads.Nation awesome thank you, I've been going back and forth on those two for a while now, couldn't find any direct comparison between the two, and wasn't sure if price was the biggest downfall of the Nomatic
Depends on the airline - they all have different policies/seat sizes. But I think if your bag is 25L or less you should be fine (not including budget airlines like Spirit and RyanAir)
Tortuga Setout certain had but there is no mention of the feature now and is not available as a separate accessory. The Setout is shoulder bag ready with strong looks to support a shoulder strap.
@@wizerdjuice9589 I find that as well when the fixing points are both at the back. If fairly central the balance might be better. On the Setout Divide the fixing points are in the centre, but not if you expand it and pack out fully. The Setout 35 and 45 litre should not have that problem.
Looking for a carry on suitable for a woman travelling south east Asia. I’ll be working while I’m there though, so I need something that prioritises room for tech. I’m also not the lightest packer so looking for closer to 40L, especially as I’ll be gone for a few months. Tossing up btwn Osprey Fairview 40L, Aer travel pack 3 and Peak Design travel pack. What would you rec for someone who is part adventuring, part digital nomadding? Tysm!
Tortuga Travel Pack would be my #1 recommendation. You can change the fit so it better fits your body type, and for 40L it's the most comfortable bag I've ever tested. Check out our full review! Aside from that, skip on Osprey. Aer Travel Pack 3 won't be big enough for you. Peak Design is amazing - tons of bells and whistles - but not as comfy imo
@@Nomads.Nation the sad moment when Tortuga don’t ship to Australia 🥲 thanks for those recs though - appreciate it! I’ll look into more bags similar to the Tortuga and if all else fails, Peak Designs it.
Hi, I have an Osprey 53L. I’m going to Vietnam this coming January. For my first time. Is this bag too big for a carryon? . I’m traveling for 2 weeks. I want to use 1 bag. I’m going solo.
Hey Keith, congrats on the travel plans! This bag should be fine to carry on, but it also depends on the airlines policies as it varies from airline to airline. Reach out to them to double check 💪🏾
Yes 53 liters WILL BE TOO BIG for a carry on. In the US you might get away with it but at 53l you'll be over weight limit. Especially in Vietnam or anywhere in SE Asia.
I like your presentations a lot. However, most of backpacks are too big. Can you please recommend a SMALL Travel backpack that carry 15" laptop and its compact?
I cannot believe the way RyanAir expects people to travel. I paid €80 for flights to Sweden and I can’t even have a carry on... Only allowed a bag that fits under the seat. At €80 that is not cheap.
Great question, I totally should have put knack pack on this list. I’d say it depends on your needs. I’ve reviewed both packs in depth - check those videos out to see which is best for you :)
Tortuga do a version for a short frame. Limited choice of colours but grey or black. Tom Bihn - not everyone's look but so much functionality. For an everyday carry look at the Hackpack. Designed by a woman. It is small but expandable with back straps, shoulder strap and a pair of handles to carry brief case tote style. It is black and white that looks grey or blue or black or white in photos. I have not seen anything like it elsewhere. Not black, not grey I think of the choice of materials from Tom Bihn, Bellroy, Topo, Qwstion and InCase.
@@0malchos0 so glad you like it dude! It's def a great bag, but for some reason it didn't really 'wow' me the way it has everyone else (but maybe my expectations were just too high!)
@@Nomads.NationI have something called the Scrubba Bag. An Aussie creation- just a dry bag with roll top and buckles. They added a clear window, scrubbing nubs on 1 side, and a valve to squeeze air out. Put in dirty clothes, fill to line with water, add a drop of whatever detergent you use, roll up, buckle, expel excess air and have fun. I use my feet to agitate, hands work fine. Wash for a bit, pour out water and do rinse cycle if so desired. Wring out clothes, hang to dry- voila clean clothes. As a backpacker we have a saying- wear 1, air 1. If you wore it yesterday its hanging on the pack today airing out.
LUGGAGE TIPS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 Tie three or four colored ribbons around the handle to your luggage to warn others that this is NOT THEIR luggage. People grab luggage at the turnstile and take it home before you ever see it. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-q-gLsegazCs.html Anywhere you put your bag, it could be grabbed in error. Example: overhead compartment, unloaded from the bus, at the hotel lobby, at the airport turnstile... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4NfX2W4DN7E.html These ribbons make your luggage different and EASY TO SPOT when the piece is surrounded by 35 other cases unloaded from the bus. Using 4 ribbons make it immediately different than other cases with 1 ribbon. Use 1” wide ribbons 14” long and not longer. Cut the ends at 45 degrees. Tie to the base of the handle, tie to the metal buckle. Thus, it will not slip along the handle. Tie the ribbons as a sandwich, as if they were one ribbon. Use a man’s tie, a half Windsor knot for the best look. After it is tied on, the total length of the ribbons will be about 5 inches from the handle. This is too short to catch on anything such as rollers. Scissor cut trim the ribbons to cascading different lengths after they are tied. Put a drop of Super Glue at the end. If each ribbon is slightly a different length by 1/4” the color layers will all show up no matter how they drape. You can see these ribbons from 40 feet away. Perhaps tie TWO handles or RINGS top and side of the case. Tie using a HALF WINDSOR KNOT to the metal buckle ring of the handle. Learn Half Windsor knot tying: It is the 2nd example in this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-X0yh5rKB9lE.html This knot does not loosen. Put your phone number on one ribbon using a fine point permanent Sharpie. Example: “Owner 454-333-7878” No personal name necessary. No address necessary on the ribbon. Choose one ribbon with an unusual pattern or fabric to really make it unique. The 4th ribbon could be black color. Stand by the output port of the turnstile to reduce the chance of someone else grabbing your piece. Tie your backpack, skiies, duffel bag, carry-on, and what ever else with matching ribbons-even your computer case bag. If you are a Travel Agent, you could hot gold stamp one ribbon with your name and phone number. Send them a set of ribbons, red and blue and BLACK to your customer as a gift. Record this gift in your database so you don’t duplicate yourself. Buy a gold hot embossing machine. Gold emboss your business name on the BLACK ribbon. Put the customer’s name on it if possible. Pleasant color combinations: Red, white and blue Chartreuse and purple and orange Orange and light blue Orange and yellow Gray and pink Green and yellow Red and Green Red and Gold Light blue and light green and white The 4th ribbon could be white, gray, black, tan Tip #2 PICTURE RECORD Take a cell phone picture of the ribbon tied on. Then another picture of the full luggage piece. Take a picture of the interior. You now have a way to communicate “what it looks like” if someone is tasked with searching for it. You can show this picture to the searcher or attach a picture to your report for lost luggage. Take this picture outside in direct sun not under neon lights. Tip #3 INSIDE IDENTITY Place a strip of colored duct tape on the inside lining to your case. Put TWO pieces in DIFFERENT places such as INSIDE a pocket to the case. If you dare, put your phone number DIRECTLY ON THE FABRIC Liner of the case WITHOUT USING TAPE. Or, put your name and phone number on this tape. If all identity is stripped from your case, you have this to show. If someone steals it and rips off identity tags, you can show the police officer the inside tape... To be sneaky about the tape, put your phone number on the STICKY side of the tape. Nothing is on the surface side of this tape. Tip #4 HIDDEN IDENTITY Put your phone number on a 2” x 1/2” piece of fabric or plastic sheet. Use colored Duct tape, such as black or red or neon, to tape this message to the top side of the handle. This message is under the tape hidden from view. The lettering does not touch the sticky part. Wrap it 2-3 times. Also include Tips 1,2,3 above. If you need to prove identity of the case, just unwrap it and show. Tip #5 ADDING UNIQUENESS Use 4 ribbons Add 1 designer ribbon colored duct taped handle Stencil SPRAY PAINT a 2” or smaller stencil letter or number or word or your initials to the suit case exterior surface in addition to using all the other ideas here. Stencil spray the BOTTOM OF THE CASE as well. Stencil spray paint a letter to the TOP ribbon. Use ribbons that are wider or more narrow than 1”. Put a travel sticker on the case. Tip #6 WEIGH YOUR OWN Scales accuracy varies at different airports. If you are even 1 pound over, you pay. So, regulate yourself. Found on Ebay, buy a HAND HELD DIGITAL SCALE It is less than $15. Tip #7 GPS TRACKING DEVICE Duct tape to an inside pocket a GSM GPS Tracking device. Find them on Ebay. Your iphone can tell you where your luggage is. Is it in another city? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qJkUSNIBsP0.html HomingPIN tracker ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-V96ADrVzhys.html Gego Tracker ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EI0ARnEqq-w.html Worldwide Tracker ...GSM, Wifi, Bluetooth USB rechargeable Tip #8 OLD TAGS, YOUR ITINERARY Remove old trip tags before you arrive at the airport. Remove confusion. Put a copy of your trip itinerary in an outside pocket so the agent can redirect the bag. Ask the travel agent to send you copies. Photograph all travel documents using your cell phone. Tip #9 FLIGHT SAFETY Put laptops, cameras and jewelry in your CARRY-ON. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fQLIwVXa3oU.html Tip #10 LET LUGGAGE FOLLOW YOU Choose non stop flights. Choose connecting flights of at least 90 minutes so luggage has time to be transferred to the next plane. Compare white luggage destination tag city code to your itinerary for accuracy. Tip #11 TAKE SCREEN SHOTS OF THESE TIPS Then share them with your friends. Include the Tube Video seen here also. Tip #12 PHOTOGRAPH THIS Your travel plan Vaccine Passport Hotel confirmations handwritten by you. Your luggage, inside and out. Include unusual words spray paint stenciled on luggage by you. Show a close up of ribbon colors. Your destination luggage tag, bar code tag Receipts for payment of trip. If you lose paper versions, you have a backup. Passcode lock your cell phone in case it is lost. Tip #13 LUGGAGE DESTINATION TAG Check the accuracy of the white luggage tag code against your itinerary. You may be sending your luggage to the wrong city. BAGGAGE THEFT VIDEO ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4NfX2W4DN7E.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-42PXCXBw7GU.html Tip # 14 AVOID these in CHECKED baggage ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oPPQzu84ahc.html Tip #15 IF YOU SELL LUGGAGE Include a set of 3-4 ribbons, 14” long, with the sale. Consider tying them on for the customer. Sell an extra set for the hand carry piece. Tip #16 CODED NAME LUGGAGE CALL No need to put your name on luggage. OKOBAN System by Travel Sentry ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nNxwAgSkySQ.html .
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