bagsmartTravel Laptop Backpack, 40L Expandable Airline Approved Carry On Backpack with Packing Cubes

I normally travel carry-on only using a larger backpack. I have not yet flown with this one, but love that it unzips like a suitcase and comes with packing cubes and a shoe bag. I like the fabric (not mesh) water bottle holder on each side as well. It is small enough to fit under an airline seat, but roomy enough I could pack for a weekend. Straps are padded and construction seems good.

I've only used it once so far but I packed it full to the brim and it held up. Lots of pockets and great straps to tighten and hold things in place + make it extra compact. It also fits my 17in laptop in its designated pocket which is amazing because it's hard for me to find bags that do! Someone commented in awe of how much I could fit into this bag for a long trip, and they assumed I had packed light. To make use of as much space as possible I also used packing cubes and vacuum sealed bags. Fit 10 days worth of outfits (which included wool sweaters and joggers and lighter spring clothing), sleeping clothes, a pair of shoes, toiletries and accessories. Great price for this bag as well, seems high quality. Stiching is nice and material is not cheap. The construction of it holds strong, so I didn't feel like anything would rip. Zippers are metal and they are smooth -also of good quality. I'm thoroughly happy with this bag!

We were leaving for a trip to Alaska and I needed a bag that I could use as a personal item. This bag has so many pockets/compartments. I didn’t even realize that it expanded even more until we were in flight. I had two days worth of clothes, a sweatshirt for in flight, all charging supplies including two power packs, a pair of shoes, 4 books and a few snacks! It was pretty heavy but the zippers held up well and the padded straps helped. Side pockets were great for bottled water. Lightweight unloaded and seems very durable! Would definitely purchase again!

I broke my wrist and the versatility to use as a backpack and rolling carry on was a lifesaver. The one negative is when using as a roller, the zipper is open and small items can fall out when laying on side in the overhead bins. The quality was good. Size fit in all overhead bins and acceptable on all airline carry on requirements.

There are a lot of mixed reviews for this backpack, but I’m gonna share my experience and hopefully this helps make your decision. I was a bit skeptical when I purchase this item because of the mixed reviews and one of the videos even shows this backpack having the straps, put on wrong! Still, because the majority of the reviews were positive I thought I would give it a shot. I have a carry-on suitcase, and this bag while meeting the specifications of the airlines was able to hold more than that suitcase. There are so many pockets and zip so that it can get confusing so you might want to devise a strategy to help you find each zipper. this backpack can fit so many things! I went on a vacation for over a month and between this backpack and my carry-on I was able to take everything that I needed for that vacation. I used to this backpack specifically for creature comforts and I stuffed this baby full! It had no issues at all. Even when I was a little, afraid that I was gonna burst a zipper, it held up beautifully. We were in very heavy rain, and my backpack did not get wet inside either. I don’t believe it’s waterproof, and I wasn’t in the rain for long, so take this with a grain of salt, but my experience was great with his backpack in the rain. I honestly want to purchase another one just to have it on hand or to gift. Anyone who travels. There are so many pockets and I love that the side pockets can expand to fit a lot of travel size flasks. The laptop section is in a very padded place, and the front pockets have room for anything you might need like your ID and passport or fidgets or creature comforts for on the plane. I will say that if you pack it heavy, be sure to use the chest strap as the backpack feels like it pulls away from your body otherwise and it makes it a little more awkward to carry. I also use the side clasps to hang things. I might need such as an umbrella. I will say, however, the clasp on the side that help with the expansion, or a contraction tend to get in the way of the zippers, but it’s not that cumbersome. I really like this backpack and I would highly recommend it. It’s also a great value for the price.