Tortuga 拡張可能なトラベルバックパック - ブラック 27-32.5L 機内持ち込み式トラベルバックパック 男女兼用 - 丈夫で快適、梱包が簡単 航空会社承認のトラベルバッグ ノートパソコン用コンパートメント付き

I almost feel like Goldilocks when it comes to Tortuga travel backpacks. I started with their 40-liter pack, which I really liked but found quite large. I also have their Packable Backpack, which is perfect for day trips. Now I've added the Tortuga Expandable Travel Backpack in the 27 to 32.5-liter size, and I think I've finally found my just-right fit. This pack opens like a clamshell or suitcase, which makes packing and accessing contents much easier than a top-loading bag. One feature that was particularly important to me is that the laptop compartment sits against your back rather than on the outer flap -- I've had backpacks where the computer was on the flap side and that never felt safe or secure enough for my liking. The expandable sizing is a clever feature. You can fill the bag at its larger capacity and then use the compression zipper and side straps to cinch it down to a more compact and manageable size. I can't imagine regularly using it at the full 32.5 liters, but having that flexibility is useful. One interesting design detail is that the trolley sleeve runs sideways, so the pack sits horizontally when placed on a rolling suitcase. This is actually a practical choice since a full-sized backpack can sometimes be too tall when stacked vertically on a roller bag. The carrying system is exceptionally versatile. The shoulder straps are adjustable and can be tucked away into a compartment at the top of the bag when not needed. The waist belt is fully removable. And if you'd rather not wear it as a backpack at all, it can be carried like a suitcase using either the side or top handles. All of these options make a significant difference in comfort and convenience depending on the situation, and I'm a firm believer that a waist belt transforms the experience of carrying any loaded pack. The compartment count is just right -- not so many that things get lost in the shuffle. I've found that the more pockets a bag has, the harder it is to remember where anything is. At $250 this is a significant investment, but the design is thoughtful, the quality is evident, and for my travel needs it is worth every penny.

I’m being detailed here because choosing wrong at this price point matters. But here's the "15 words or less" version: this is the most functional "one personal item" bag I’ve used for air-travel. What this bag is (and isn’t): This bag works because it’s designed as a suitcase first, a compression bag second, and a backpack third. That order is exactly why it succeeds. I’ve traveled on 1–7 day trips using backpacks as my only bag, and I’ve also had situations where camera or outdoor gear took the overhead bin, forcing all clothing into a personal item. When placed next to my standard overhead carry-on, this bag’s footprint is very similar—minus the wheels. The dimensions back that up. Build quality is excellent, but what really justifies the price is the form and function. Packing and interior design: The rectangular suitcase-style shape maximizes under-seat space far better than tube-shaped backpacks. It opens fully clamshell-style, making it easy to pack normally, access clothes without unloading everything, and stay organized without packing cubes. The zippers are lockable, which matters when this is your only bag. The bag itself functions as a compression system. Inside there’s a mesh divider for a second compartment and four corner compression straps with heavy nylon webbing and solid buckles anchored into tough fabric. Separate compression bags aren’t necessary. Comfort and carry: Because this is designed by a backpack company, it carries extremely well. The straps are comfortable and ergonomic, which matters for real travel—boarding planes, standing on platforms, taking cabs, riding rental bikes, and walking through cities. This doesn’t feel like a suitcase pretending to be a backpack. Pockets and access: The pocket layout is excellent. The top pocket easily holds chargers, power banks, earbuds, snacks, and medication and is accessible even when the bag is under the seat. The laptop pocket sits behind the straps, has a lockable zipper, soft fleece lining, light padding, and fits large modern laptops. The side pocket easily fits a 33oz Nalgene with room to spare. Why this beats most backpacks: I’ve owned and flown with many backpacks, including travel-specific designs. Most fail in real use because they waste space with tubular shapes, require unloading to find items, force shoulder-deep digging, and are frustrating in hotels, cars, and short stays. This bag avoids all of that. It packs like a suitcase but moves like a backpack. Bottom line: If you want a true one-bag personal item that maximizes under-seat space, packs cleanly, compresses when needed, and carries comfortably all day, this is worth the price. For a $250, non-returnable purchase, this bag delivers clarity, reliability, and genuinely better usability than standard backpacks.

I got this to have something a bit smaller than the Travel Backpack Pro, which is 40L, as sometimes I just don’t need to bring that much stuff, especially for a weekend trip. Compared to the Pro, the design here is very familiar although there are some notable cutbacks in organization, particularly the front admin compartment, which loses the slip and card pockets and is smaller, but still retains the key lanyard. The laptop compartment is also simplified quite a bit while the main compartment is the same setup of a deep compartment on the body half with a mesh zippered liner on the lid half. The setup works well and still fits the Tortuga packing cubes, so that’s a nice bonus. I think I like the nylon material on this bag better than the sailcloth material on the Pro, it looks nice and is very well put together overall. Zippers operate smoothly, although I’m still not the biggest fan of the plastic pull tabs Tortuga uses which I think feel slightly cheap. I like the compression straps the bag has, which is not only useful to keep the interior compressed but makes for a nice visual design accent. The water bottle pocket easily held my 20oz Hydroflask, so no complaints there. Much like the Pro, the harness system here is excellent and very comfortable even with a fairly loaded out pack. And much like the Pro, the waist belt is removable but loses the zippered pockets, which is fine by me as I find these designs impossible to use when worn due to zippers sticking, which is a problem I have with hiking bags as well, so it’s not limited to this pack. The option of hiding the shoulder straps is a really nice touch and keeps the bag looking clean and snag free after getting settled. I think it’s a very solid bag overall, with durable feeling nylon, excellent fit and finish and a useful capacity size with the ability to expand. The internal layout is simplified but still a very functional design; outside of a few complaints, I think it’s well worth checking out and compares favorably to the larger 40L Pro in most respects.

I had previously reviewed Tortuga's 40L travel backpack. Not only did I give it an enthusiastic thumbs up, it ended up transforming my travel for the better. Instead of dealing with clunky rolling luggage, I can just carry it on my back. This isn't nearly as painful as it sounds, as their innovative shoulder straps and hip belt help distribute the weight rather than having it all concentrated on in your shoulders or on your back. I'm able to carry two weeks of clothes, toiletries, and electronics on my back, while having two hands free to help my wife and daughter with their rolling luggage. Needless to say, it's been a game changer. This is a smaller version of their 40L backpack. While that one was great for trips of 2 weeks or more, I'd say this one is perfect for weekend trips or even trips of up to a week. And if you find that your clothes has expanded during the trip, as usually happens, the backpack will expand up to 20% by unzipping additional nylon that'll expand it by 1-2 inches (and still remain within TSA's carry-on size). As with all Tortuga products I've seen, the design is perfect for traveling. There's a shallow front pocket where you can hold keys, phones, chargers, sunglasses, etc. The main compartment has the main storage space with a depth of about 4", with a mesh zippered compartment on the opposite side for items such as toiletries. There's a back second that's padded with soft fabric which is useful for laptops; I was a little nervous at first about having the laptop in the back vs. the middle, but it's protected by padding on the very back of the backpack that helps cushion the laptop on one side and your back on the other. The zippers are nice and strong, and in addition there are four sets of straps with clips that hold the contents tightly in place for additional peace of mind. There's also straps you can use to secure the bag to your luggage handle securely. There's also a side pocket that you can use for a water bottle. As you can see in my pictures, this isn't a whole lot bigger than my Swiss Gear computer backpack; the difference being that will hold my laptop, while this will hold my laptop and everything else. Over the years I've collected a number of duffle bags and backpacks that I've used interchangeably for overnight trips, but this is the one to replace them all. The workmanship is exceptional, and with name brand rolling luggage going for ridiculous prices these days, it's genuinely a great value.

If you are reading this review then you are trying to figure out if this backpack is really worth it. Well, it really depends on where you plan on traveling, how much and how long you plan on traveling, and if you consider yourself somewhat of a minimalist. If you are planning an extended stay in Europe, traveling by train, and staying in airbnb's or youth hostels, this backpack or its larger cousin is perfect. Most airbnbs don't have elevators so you will be doing a lot of walking and climbing steps. You can see the quality in the materials, workmanship and the attention to detail. One important detail are the two nylon straps with buckles that go across the front panel. Backpacks made for touring open from the front/ top like a regular piece of luggage. This makes it easier to access the items in the main compartment. If the zipper should fail while on your back then items in the main compartment would just fall out. Hence, the two straps across the front. They help keep pressure off the zipper and keep the flap shut if the zipper should fail. Another nice feature is the nicely padded and ventilated shoulder straps and hip pads. Have you ever worn a stiff belt and the area near your hip bone ends up sore for the next couple of days. Well, the waist belt helps keep weight off your shoulders and the pads help keep you from getting sore hips. Another significant detail is that the waist belt and pads can be removed and the shoulder straps can be unbuckled and tucked into a back panel. This comes in handy if you decide to check your bag on a flight and you don't want the straps dangling all over and getting caught on something. Other nice features include two neoprene/nylon handles, a white interior in all compartments and pockets so you can see the items inside and lockable zippers for the main and laptop compartments. This backpack is also perfect if you're just getting away for the weekend and the backpack looks small enough to use as a day pack.