Top 10 Best Travel Backpacks for One Bag Carry-on Travel
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- čas přidán 26. 06. 2024
- We're fans of one-bag travel, and investing in a reliable travel backpack makes all the difference. After having our hands on hundreds of them, we've narrowed our list to the top 10. Make sure to check out our guide on how to choose the best travel backpack for you: packhacker.com/guide/best-tra...
0:00 - Intro
1:01 - REI Ruckpack 40 Review: packhacker.com/travel-gear/re...
1:54 - Osprey Farpoint 40 Review: packhacker.com/travel-gear/os...
3:01 - Osprey Fairview 40 Review: packhacker.com/travel-gear/os...
3:11 - Minaal Carry-On 3.0 Bag Review: packhacker.com/travel-gear/mi...
4:35 - Bellroy Transit Backpack Review: packhacker.com/travel-gear/be...
5:41 - Eagle Creek Wayfinder Backpack Review: packhacker.com/travel-gear/ea...
6:37 - Tortuga Outbreaker Travel Backpack Review: packhacker.com/travel-gear/to...
7:37 - Tom Bihn Synik 30 Review: packhacker.com/travel-gear/to...
8:44 - Peak Design Travel Backpack Review: packhacker.com/travel-gear/pe...
9:45 - Aer Travel Pack 2 Review: packhacker.com/travel-gear/ae...
10:56 - GORUCK GR2 Review: packhacker.com/travel-gear/go...
12:12 - Honorable Mentions
Something is freeing about traveling with only a single backpack, and it can be a challenge to find not only the best travel backpack but the best travel backpack for you. If you can swing it, carry-on travel is the way to go. All of your essential gear is with you at all times, and it's easy to travel from city to nature with everything you need on your back.
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What’s your favorite travel backpack? 🎒🚀
Aer Travel Pack 2.0 for sure. Wish the X-Pac version was in stock when I bought.
My Osprey Farpoint with it's detachable day pack is king!
It's not on this list, but I really like my Patagonia Paxat 32L backpack for travel and commuting.
Beautiful Aer Travel Pack 2.0 ... The best (for me) is The Battalion 24hr by Recycled Firefighter. It’s not on this list but I love it!
Heimplanet Weekender !
I love my Osprey Porter 30. I tend to be minimal, and had 0 issues packing for any weather. Multi use items, quick dry clothing and packing cubes are necessary. However, being 5'2", I love the fact my pack fits under the seat so I don't have to fight the overhead bin battle. Pretty comfy, laptop fits, holds everything I need and reminds me not to over pack. My fave.
I bought the Aer Xpac Travel Pack 2 when it first came out and I couldn't be happier with it. I'm ready to travel again.
I bought the farpoint 40 because of your review and dude i love it, its simply awesome...two year of full use and still looks brand new, zero damage + lots of travels...its the best. Thanks!!!
That's awesome! Glad it's still holding up well. 🙌
- Rebecca
man I miss travelling. Feel for websites like this, must have been hit hard because of the pandemic.
We miss traveling too, radioclash84! But, creating this content is a great way for us to fuel that wanderlust and to make sure we're all prepared for when we can back on the road. 🙌 🛫
- Rebecca
I’ve only spent 5 weeks in my home country (Canada) since Feb 20, 2020. 🤷🏼♂️ Ukraine, Montenegro, Croatia, Albania………I lucked out landing in one of the most open countries throughout the worst part of the pandemic I guess tho (Ukraine). All these counties only need a rapid test to enter right now. I’m rarely checked for my test unless I’m heading home to the lockdown capital of the world 🙄 or laying over in EU.
Traveling abroad, yes, but we've had record numbers here in Bozeman and Yellowstone National Park.
Can you make a presentation for the petite woman. A travel pack is important however most are too large or too heavy yet there’s a need to be as conformal as possible
I second this!
Third
Yes please!! :)
Did you miss all the ones made for women?
I just found the Cor Surf island hopper!!! I’m a petite woman who travels often.
Great info!!! I love to hike and camp! We have some great hiking and camping opportunities here in Tucson, Arizona where I live, but I am hoping to get out and see and do more post-quarantine. Thanks for sharing! Great channel! I’m following!
The most informative and amazing channel.
I bought an Eagle Creek Hauler bag last January. Less than two pounds empty. About $79. I sewed in additional straps. Used it twice, it has been in my closet since last March. Holding up really well.
Hopefully you'll be able to get this pack back on the road soon! Digging that you've been able to make some modifications to help make this pack work even better for you.
- Rebecca
GREAT video thank you for putting this together! Currently debating between the Osprey Porter and Farpoint models...now I just added 3 or 4 more to that list! Haha
I love the the “Weekender” from Adventurist Backpack Co. it meets the criteria for a personal item, and can be used for a 3 night 4 day get away using eagle creek packing cubes. It’s square, so it will fit under the seat in front of you on most budget airlines. It’s also great for day hikes, and a every day backpack.
Keep up the great work guys !
I was just checking your website for this type of bag last night. I wanted something that looked nice but was also super light.
This is the best channel I've found for packing!! Thanks for making these vids!
Your comment means a lot, Katy! I'll pass it along to the team.
- Tom
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 CZcams backpack reviewers talked about...
Thanks for your information!
Instinct modular travel backpack set has everything I need for travel! It is stormproof and fully customisable.
Marmot Long Hauler (M/50L). It’s made 3 mission trips to Africa so far and use as my only bag/carry on. Weather resistant so stands up to the rain and dust as it travels in the back of a truck from one Bush clinic to the next. Duffel strap becomes shoulder straps and remove for stowage when needed. I can go 2 weeks out of this one bag. Liked it so much I bought one for my wife when she joins me on the mission trips. Love them!
That's awesome, Eric. So glad to hear you've found a pack that works so well for you. It sounds like you've really put it through its paces too. Thanks for sharing! 🙌
- Rebecca
I love your videos! Super high quality and to the detail ❤
Thanks for watching 🤙
-Eric
Great video! Thanks for this. Nice work and detailed info!
You're very welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!
- Austin
Love the review. It would be great, if you can include a comparison chart of all the bags, with inclusion of weight of the bag as well!
Been using osprey farpoint 40 for 3 years now. Hands down best travel bag ever. Checks all my needs
Glad the Farpoint is working well for you, Anil. It's awesome to hear that it's still holding up well after 3 years of use. 🙌
- Rebecca
I have the North Face Travel Duffel Pack (37 L), which I love. Sadly it’s no longer available. I like the full clamshell design and padded laptop pocket. It has less organizational pockets, but I really like the look and the fact that it came in navy rather than black.
I've had the Tortuga Outbreaker for several years now, and love the materials used as well as the comfort on the back. What I don't love is the clamshell opening is to the side which means part of the zipper is on the bottom and is taking on the load. I haven't had any issues yet of the zipper giving, other than it pulling away from the stitching, but over time I can see this being a weak point.
I also wished the shoulder straps were hideaway to make it easier and to stow in overhead compartments or under the seat. This would also protect the straps from dirt and damage.
Having the straps on the Tortuga Setout Divide hide away was so useful. I had a small carry on backpack because of limits to 7kg on internal flights and had scissors and multitool packed in the Setout Divide to go cargo. So at the airports I carried the Tortuga as a shoulder bag. Otherwise everything packed inside.
Great video guys! This community feels very nostalgic to me, I traveled all over the world with my 40L Kathmandu Voltai. Now I have two toddlers and will be flying from Australia to Germany for Christmas, definitely will have to use more than one bag but very excited to be using some old hacks to keep it as light as possible!
Thanks for watching, Nicola! You’ll have to let us know how it goes 😃
-Eric
This has been both excellent and really useful. Thankyou.
Thanks for watching 😊
-Eric
Excellent video as always top notch
Glad you enjoyed it!
- Austin
The North Face Basecamp duffel is my favorite.
Definitely check out the Mammut nirvana pro 35, although it's meant for skiing/snowboarding, it's perfect for traveling, as well as an everyday backpack. 35l capacity, accessible from the back as well as from the top, removable hip belt and loads of other things that come in handy 👌
I've passed this along to the team. Thanks for the suggestion!
- Austin
I've mentioned it in an earlier video already but the Nomatic Travel Pack (v2) is my go-to. Availabilty in Europe, design, versatility thanks to being expandable 20-30l... I've used it as my daily driver for university and work as well as for week-long trips and even trekking. The only downside for me - it's quite heavy.
Also, thanks for your informative videos!
You got it, Martin. For sure, that added versatility is a super helpful feature. It's great that you've been able to make the most out the expandability so that it works for multiple use cases. Thanks for sharing your experience with us!
- Rebecca
@@PackHacker I am looking for a backpack which has a cooling compartment for my insulin. Anything like this exist?
Avid traveler, many bag user, have to say the Farpoint 40 is the best of the best for remote travel and the Tom Bihn (I have the old 25) is perfect for travel to the city/hotels/etc. The wife and I have more backpacks and duffels than I’d like to admit and we always default to the Farpoint/Fairview 40 every single trip we go on, wether flying overseas to remote places or living out of the 4Runner all over North America. Save your money, it’s the one :D
Thanks for sharing, Chaz!
- Austin
I’m 5’2 and I love the GoRuck GR2 40L but i also love the Nomatic 40L and 30L for both travel and everyday needs. Living in New York City the nomatics have become my errands bags. I use them for grocery shopping...perfect for subway or bus rides to the shops.
I have a Aer Travel Pack 2 Small, and I love it! Even though is the small version (28l), I think it has more than enough space for several days/weeks on the road (doing laundry, of course!). I love the "shoe" compartment because usually bags like this do not have separated compartments, and I find it very handy for organization. For me the only downsides are the zippers that are too big, and I would like to have the compression belt on the small version as well, so I could hold a jacket on it.
Thanks for sharing your experience of the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small with us, Alex! It's great to hear that you're digging the bag and that you've been able to optimize the shoe compartment too. 😊
- Rebecca
Don't want to miss my Farpoint 40 which is kinda unbeatable especially on overland trips (car, bus, train). But since everything including sofa pillow and wardrobe fits in, I generally tend to carry too much of stuff with it. Found out that it is challenging to really travel light on plane, but came to the conclusion that even something like my Salewa Chip 22 can do the job. For sure a crazy piece of a pack, weights one kilo less than the Osprey and I surely didn't expect at all that my wife's 17" laptop fits in. Or that I could pack, using it as shopping rucksack at my destination, a complete box of 24 diet coke cans in it.
I traveled Asia for 6 weeks with a farpoint 40 and was not impressed with it at all.
@@Ava-dx5pr yes that happens. Any specific issues with it or simply general unliking?
I’ve just bought one and will be traveling Europe by train this summer for well over a month and a half. Hope it performs well, and I’m left more pleased than the Asian traveler that commented.
I've found any backpack from Mark Ryden are amazing. I've bought them as gifts for others and when seeing how much they loved them I had to buy them for myself.
Love that, AL! 😄 Glad you've found a pack that works for you.
- Rebecca
Great job on this video.
Glad you liked it!
- Austin
I really enjoyed your video. Great channel. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Greetings from Albania. 👋🏼🇦🇱
Hey guys. I’d like to hear your thoughts on the Oppose This Invisible Carry-on V2. I’ve been running the bag specifically for Ryan Air flights and love the bare bones minimal esthetic. Thanks for the great content as usual!
I use the Tom Bihn Tristar. It isn't great if you want to go hiking in the Himalayas but awesome as a travel backpack. Great organization, quality is top notch, and you can carry as a backpack or as a shoulder bag with the shoulder strap. I used it for month long travel in Europe a couple times and it was plenty of space, comfortable and kept my stuff organized and accessible. Tom Bihn makes a packable daypack that doubles as an extra large packing cube that i also use to throw the essentials in when just walking around.
Thanks for sharing! 😃
Some solid bags. Got an AER 2.0 atm but getting a Tropical Shell
Topo Core Pack is where it's at. Surprisingly large capacity. Huge water bottle pockets. Simplistic design. Makes for an easier travel experience. Add a couple pouches and a day pack, you'll be an unstoppable force.
Topo does make some great bags that have big capacity, but reasonable weight. Some even have the zipper against your back which is a great safety feature
I love the dad look on the Tom Bihn
I love nomatic travel pack navigator series
Nice video! Thanks
You're welcome!
I have the farpoint and the pd travel line amongst other bags not on the list. Hands down the Peak Design travel line for one bag carry with camera gear is the best so far for me.
Hi Guys! do you have a rev of the Aeris by B. supply? always outstanding videos
For heavier loads or longer trips if prefer the mil spec design of the Maxpedition Ironcloud 48 at 48-liters and 4.9 lbs. For ultralight travel, with a backpack background, I prefer the Ultralight Equipment ULA Camino 2 at 45-liters an 3.14 lbs.
I love my GR2! Money well spent.
I have both the Eagle Creek's Wayfinder and Global Companion. I bought the Wayfinder first and replaced it after two trips with the Global Companion. The Global Companion far outperforms the Wayfinder in both useable space and fit. The Wayfinder has lots of small, impractical space, no way to compress the load once packed, and no way to adjust the load on your back. The Wayfinder also has a very narrow belt that does not support the load well and cuts into the flesh after just a short time. I would highly recommend people try both out FULLY LOADED in a store prior to trying to take a two week trip with either. The Wayfinder was miserable for me compared to the Global Companion.
Tom Bihn Aeronaut 45 is a solid option too.
Great summary
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Would be great to have detailed review for Tropicfeel Shell. Looks very promising
I could watch these all day. Hey let's go back to Porto
🙌😊🛫
- Rebecca
I've my Lowe Alpine over 20 years and its still working. Was with me everywhere. Right now I'm thinking about Lowe Alpine Escape Flight 36
I got the Vanquest Skycap 46 last year have flown with it a dozen times now domestically and internationally for carry on travel. Very well built perhaps verging on overbuilt, but has many awesome features and I think it is probably in the top few best possible packs depending on the user and use case. But curious on if you guys can review it in the future and come to some of the same conclusions that I have.
I noticed a few shots of Detroit in the video! I love it!
Gotta represent the 313!
What about the Evergoods MPL-30. That thing rocks. Traveling, comfort is key! This is the best harness period. And the organisation is awsome. And very versatile too. For me, by far the best. After buying and trying many, this is my ultimate perfect travel pack! PS: water bottles go in the big outer pocket, works great! 😀👍
My fav: Mammut Seon Transporter 26L 👍🏻
Hi, have you taken a look at the Nya-Evo Fjord 36? Functional and good-looking bag imo
Great review! Though not on your list, I love my MEI Voyageur!
Thanks for watching, Greg!
- Austin
For the folks sweating the weight of these bags, try the Able Carry Daybreaker
I was surprised that the Osprey Farpoint 40 is still on your favorites list. I have this one since a few years and I´m constantly travelling (I´m from germany but at the moment I live in Canada, before I was in Asia, Australia and New Zealand with the farpoint 40 for 2 years). I really like the comfort and the bright inside but stylewise there are definitely more minimalistic ones out there now which I would prefer but I will stick to my trusty old one until it falls apart....but if this moment comes your videos prepared me to make the best purchase. :-)
Love your videos, could you do a review about the Deuter Aviant Access 38 Backpack ?
Glad you enjoy the content, Giordy! I'll pass your request along to the team for the access 38. In the meantime, we do have a review of the Deuter AViANT Carry On Pro 36. I'll drop a link below. Thanks for the comment!
- Austin
packhacker.com/travel-gear/deuter/aviant-carry-on-pro-36/
I like the Haynes Eagle 38L weekender. You can find it on Amazon.
I use the Arc'teryx Bora 40. It's about 12" by 22" and fits EXACTLY the airport carry on bag max size. Bought it April 4th 1999, this is the first day of 2023 and it is still going strong even though I use it almost daily. Carry groceries in it, take my lunch etc to work in it and of course camp with it. I have taken it on many week long camping trips where it carried all my gear except food... and there is a spring right on site at my favorite campground so I never take water. Powdered milk, sugar, teabags and titanium cookware though. It is heavy... but I motorbike camp, so np.
Thanks for sharing! 😃
-Eric
I got my eyes on the Able Carry Max.
I've tried a couple on this list, but my goto is still the Kosan travel pack.
I know is somehow unpopular in your channel, but I'm in love with the Patagonia Black Hole MLC. I simply don't need to be discreet anymore, and it's organisation and built quality keeps being outstanding in the pioneer of one bag travel.
For shorter trips or lesser volume needed I have a Millican Marsden. I find it has a clever design and looks at home either in town or in the mountains. I don't understand it seems to have been discontinued but, as you mention their Fraser The Rucksack, I simply needed to point to what I consider their travel backpack par excellence...
Me too I prefer the Millican Marsden over the Fraser! Just I miss a front pocket like the one in the Smith The Rollpack 25L
Been thinking about the heimplanet 34l but haven't committed since I'm not traveling for awhile still
Another great video. For me I had my Amazon Basic slim weekender backpack. I wondered why Topo is not on the list.
Glad to hear the Amazon Basics Slim Weekender Backpack is working well for you, Drew. We were impressed with the versatility this pack had to offer and it held up really well in our testing too.
The Topo Designs Travel Bag is a solid contender, but it didn't rate quite as high as the other travel packs in this video. You can check out the full review of the Topo Designs Travel Bag here: packhacker.com/travel-gear/topo-designs/topo-designs-travel-bag-40l/
- Rebecca
I really like the Boundary Supply Prima System, its 28L and it also compresses to be usable as a daypack :)
We hear you, Lucas! Being able to get that type of versatility from your pack is awesome. If you can transition your travel pack to a daypack it can really help to make things a lot more streamlined when you're on the go.
- Rebecca
PH... I have a Synik 30 that I love for travel, but I've been wondering if you've every compared the Able Carry Max to the Synik 30? Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
Please do a review on the Nest Tropicfeel backpack
got the osprey farpoint 40. i wanted to get the aer or the peak design next 🤔
真是太喜欢了，谢谢你的分享。
Thanks for watching! 😃
i love the REI rackpack
Glad to hear you're digging the REI Ruckpack, how long have you been using this one for?
- Rebecca
Thanks!
One that gets no love but is one of my absolute favourites for minimal travel is the Recycled Firefighter 24hour Plus ;).
Can you review the Timbuk2 Wingman Travel Backpack Duffel? It looks like an upgrade from their previous wingman duffel but I haven't seen anyone review it or know anyone that purchased it, although it seems so promising as a pack.
kifaru... you should check their options out, would like to hear your thoughts. Generally my favorite packs... I travel to remote areas in South America for work... and even after researching a ton and watching a bunch of your videos, I think I´m going to go for one of Kifaru´s options for the smaller travel pack I´m looking for (needs to slide by as a personal item, but expand as needed).
I need something that is really tough but at an affordable price for continuous backpacking, and around 40L so maybe just at the size limit for carry on. Seems as though the Osprey is a decent price but as you mentioned it gets some rips over a years time.
Alchemy Equipment ael008 45l carry on ❤️
If you are not a back pack fanatic, you may try Nomad Lane duffel bag. They are just the best for travels! Very spacious with a lot of compartments!
Hey Francine. We tried out the Nomad Lane Bento Bag Sport Edition. You can find our review below. Thanks for the comment!
- Austin
packhacker.com/travel-gear/nomad-lane/bento-bag-sport-edition/
Hello nice video, which one for easyjet size : 46-36-20 ???
How about the Nomatic navigator 32l? It is a bit like the Peak Design Travel Pack, but with a better harness system.
Love to see Porto Images!
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I’ve gotten away with the osprey farpoint 55 for carry on . I highly recommend it
Thanks for sharing 😃
-Eric
Great reviews 🙌🏼.
just wondering if you’ve checked out the Kathmandu Litehaul 28L? It would great to know what you’re take is on this bag. Thanks!
Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll pass it along.
Maxpedtion Gyrfalcon 3 would be a very good consideration too
How do you feel about the cotopaxi? I am looking for a smaller travel pack given I'm 5'1"...that will be durable and will hold up well..
I have the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small because it matches my height and body type better, and its a perfect size for my stuff❤❤❤❤
Have you done a review of the Goruck Rucker - Long Range? This looks like a great pack. Anyways, thanks for your content. Really enjoying it.
Thank you, Martin! I’ll pass along your suggestion 😃
-Eric
Can you tell me which one is the lightest?
My favorite by far is my Rockland wheeled backpack. Allowed as a stowable carry-on in addition to my 22" spinner. Fits easily under the front seat in an airplane or the overhead. Wheels put that weight on the ground not my shoulders.
Thanks for the recommendation! 😃
-Eric
How about Tropicfeel's Shell backpack?
EVERGOODS CTB40!!
Do you recommend a good backpack for GoPro and accesories for a weekend trip
What's the brand for the blue backpack with the orange llama?
Hey! Traveling with Spirit soon and I’m able just to bring a Personal Item. Which one you recommend, im a photographer and need to bring two cameras.
My one brand I love is ESHENA gear, currently I have the Bamian pack 17 and it's my go to for everything with all the accessories, and it out performs most of these packs on the video that I've tried but never really liked
Bruh I just checked the 17 pack out with accessories.... 3.5kg.... that's absolutely massive. I don't think I could recommend that to anyone at that weight. At least it works for you...
I have the Osprey Fairview. Got it from 2020 but no chance to use it. I think it's very good combination with my AWAY carry on. No need to check my bags👍
Sounds like you've got a great system going on here, Vanessa. Hopefully, you'll be able to start putting your Fairview to use this year. 🤞
- Rebecca