Customer reviews from Tumi
TUMI - Alpha Bravo Expedition Flap Backpack - Black
Average customer rating
4.5
(26 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 26 reviews
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Star
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Customer Reviews for TUMI - Alpha Bravo Expedition Flap Backpack - Black
Customer Rating
5
A Great Backpack
on April 22, 2025
Posted by: WesleighT
A very function, roomy backpack. I love the bottom pocket where I can pack an extra pair of shoes.
Written by a customer while visiting Tumi
Customer Rating
5
Great bag!
on March 14, 2025
Posted by: JenniferG
Absolutely love it! Fantastic for travel, much more room than I anticipated.
Written by a customer while visiting Tumi
Customer Rating
3
Tumi magnetic latch strap poor quality material.
on March 13, 2025
Posted by: DeanB
I received this brand new Tumi backpack less than one month ago. I love the colors! Unfortunately, the yellow material used to secure the magnetic clip to the flap tore right off! Examining the one remaining, it too appears it will tear right off! The material is inferior. Should have used the same yellow material used on the chest strap! I'll be returning the backpack to the Tumi Store! Bummed because I really love how it looks and I love the capacity!
Written by a customer while visiting Tumi
Customer Rating
5
on February 13, 2025
Posted by: TobyM
High quality and as advertised. What you would expect from TUMI
Written by a customer while visiting Tumi
Customer Rating
5
Great!
on February 5, 2025
Posted by: BrooksY
Never thought I could love a backpack so much. I mean, it’s a backpack, but man, it makes me happy.
Written by a customer while visiting Tumi
Customer Rating
2
Zipper from the bottom compartment keeps breaking
on February 3, 2025
Posted by: SaeidM
The zipper for the bottom compartment broke twice without loading any heavy loading. Seems to be a major quality or design flaw. Not recommended for this reason.
Written by a customer while visiting Tumi
Customer Rating
5
This Is One Sexy Backpack!!
on September 18, 2024
Posted by: Rasta
The Expedition is my second TUMI backpack. I waited to get this Ferrari of backpacks to be sure I really wanted it and my only I regret was from having so long to get it. I travel weekly for work so I developed a fetish for backpacks with this one topping my list.
As others have stated—if completely full—this bag may not fit under the seat in front of you BUT mine was full and it still fit snuggly under the seat in front of me (Boeing 737 MAX 9). I travel with a separate “grab bag” containing electronics and cords to take to my seat after laying it on its side in the overhead bin. This bag serves as your best chance to get upgraded. I feel so sophisticated prancing around the airport with the Expedition backpack.
The two, main metal buckles are magnetic and flip open like a light-switch and yes, the two, deep pockets under the flap do not make it easy digging around for smaller, looser items but these two pockets are perfectly sized to fit clothing, a second pair of shoes, and two other small bags. The chest straps are removable and the wrap-around waist strap unbuckles and stores perfectly into its pocket behind the back padding.
I have leather cream that I will be applying to the leather areas—as this backpack will outlive me—and I got off Amazon a stretchy, waterproof rain cover for the backpack that stores nicely inside the side pocket for a travel umbrella, which is not included. I’ve been using the flat, bottom pocket to keep damp bathing suits separate from dry clothes for the flight home.
The Expedition might be my last TUMI backpack as it’s perfect for three-day weekenders or midweek work travel in lieu of lugging around a carry-on suitcase.
Written by a customer while visiting Tumi
Customer Rating
3
Good large bag but flap design gets in the way
on September 10, 2024
Posted by: EdM
It is very big with room for everything. It's seems well built and sturdy. The sternum strap helps and should be on all tumi bags and there's a waist strap also. But the flap definitely gets in the way of daily use. You have to fold it over and there's really no good place to put it.
Written by a customer while visiting Tumi