I took this bag on a 10-day trip to Italy, and it exceeded all my expectations. With an average of 25-30k steps each day, the bag remained incredibly comfortable throughout. One day, I carried two bottles of wine and a quilt around Capri with ease; on another, I transported five bottles of wine from Ischia to Sorrento without a hitch. The clam shell design was a game-changer—when I nearly got pickpocketed in Rome, the thief couldn’t get into the bag, thanks to how I secured the zippers. Initially, I was concerned the bag might be too big, but when it came time to pack souvenirs and wine, the extra space was a lifesaver.
I even used it as my carry-on in the airport, and it held everything I needed with room to spare.
This bag was, without a doubt, the best travel companion I could have asked for.
I have been very happy with this pack. I had previously been using a 45L travel backpack and it was just too big. This 30L bag is the perfect size. The material is well made and I especially love the way it can fit packing cubes. I also like the way the main compartment is accessed via a zipper that allows it to fully open when lying flat.
I bought this a a month ago prior to travelling from UK to Canada and the USA. Used for work / gym / commute (on the days I need a bigger bag), train / carryon air travel and day hikes. I can’t really fault it, you can use all the space available very easily, there’s enough rigidity in the back to hold its shape even when not full and straps and handles seem sufficiently sturdy and comfortable. Some might prefer more pockets and compartments but I prefer the openness and flexibility between the quick access pocket at the top and the main compartment that butterflies open. You can be more strategic how you use that so long you remember what you need is on what side and only open that part. Drinks holder seems very sturdy, never drops. This replaces a Arc’Teryx Mantis that broke and is recommend this one for sure, and feels better made!
The bag looks amazing and feels great. Cary is easy and nice so far. Leaving for big trip to UK in a month. I wish the 30L was exactly like the 45L bag. When I stick in my camera cubes. the pouches are almost useless. I feel that I made a mistake with this bag and should have bought the 45. Live and learn. 30L is all I need but the bag is not anywhere as useful as its big brother.
I have been searching for the perfect business and travel backpack for years and I finally decided to buy this a month ago. Light weight, good quality, cool design and lots of functional storage spaces. I believe 30l is enough for a trip within 4-5 days. Highly recommend.
Bought this bag to serve as multiple travel uses … and fits all of them extremely well. Travel carry-on (can fit 1 x medium packing cube alongside 2 x small packing cubes alongside lots of other small paraphernalia tucked in and around) with lots compartments for documents and items that need to be ‘on hand’ at airport. Love the good-sized and handy bottle storage in both sides, that could easily reach without taking bag off back too. And REALLY love that can unzip and access and see all gear in one go! Rather than having to rummage around blindly from one top or side opening zipper (this is what sold it for me and it didn’t disappoint!) Love the wipe clean fabric which feels super durable and also that the pack felt both secure and non-sweaty on my back. I alos like that it’s a hybrid of not-too-sporty/not too business looking - therefore can adapt if required to both. Have owned several backpacks including Dueter and Fjllraven and this is my best yet. Winner Winner 🥇