PacsafeVenturesafe EXP45 Anti-Theft Carry-On Travel Backpack, Black

Just bought this for a month long trip in Italy for the holidays. Perfect carry on, stuffed it with all the heavy items to save on checked bag weight and it was super comfortable. Used it as a day pack with the fam (7 & 1 1/2 yr olds) through Rome and Florence, and it held all the kids gear sweatshirts, baby stuff etc etc, plus our items and christmas shopping The secure zips are great for the train and tourist areas where pickpockets lurk. Used it as as day hiking backpack in the Cinque Terre and it was comfortable even on long 15 mile days. Used it snowboarding in the alps too. There lies my only tiny complaint..I wish they included a port for a water bladder/camelback.Super happy with my purchase, Top quality construction.

Purchased two of these backpacks for a month long Eurail trip this past summer. They were perfect for backpacking through Europe! The main cavity was more spacious than anticipated, the zippers are solid, locking devices worked well. It would be nice to see a front pocket that zips all the way down to allow for greater ease when packing or retrieving items from the front of the pack. Additionally, a small pocket with a rain cover would make this backpack even better.

Love. I’ve been searching a loooong time for a good travel backpack and I think I’ve finally found the one! Sorry travel backpack makers but most of the ones I’ve seen are ugly and bulky. This one is sleek and clean looking without compromising on function!Pros:- opens like a suitcase. I can’t even begin to explain all the ways in which this is convenient! Let’s you see everything and fits 4 medium travel cubes.- Zippers. These are quality heavy duty zippers. The interlocking feature is awesome.- Locking bar system is great and the flap that hides all the zippers is exactly what I’ve been looking for. You don’t need a separate lock though you can add one. It comes with a cable you could use to secure your bag to something.- Tuck away waist straps. I like that they can be tucked away for when you’re using the backpack as a duffle-type bag or are just not a waist strap kind of person- Water bottle holder. Most of the travel backpacks that open like luggage don’t have, or have really tiny water bottle holders! This one is big enough, and more importantly, deep enough, to hold a 40 oz hydroflask type water bottle.- Material. Super tough and durable.- Smaller compartment has a ton of pockets inside for keeping little things. There’s at least two zippered pockets inside which I love to keep things like keys, wallet etc- Fits under the seat!- Padded straps and back! You’ll need it for this bag!Cons (though definitely not deal breakers IMO!)- I would like a back pocket access maybe to access small things like a passport, wallet, earphones etc, it’s definitely a secure bag!- No laptop pocket. The next version should have a back out side access for this. I’ve traveled with a laptop in a sleeve and placed in the front compartment but a back out side access would be useful.- It’s a little heavy-ish. I’m 5’1” and when it’s filled it’s definitely heavier than your usual bag but I think that’s to be expected. Just prepare yourself if you’re like me and are used to stuffing a regular backpack.- It’s a little pricey but in the long run I feel like it’ll be worth it. Prior to this I’ve just used cheap bags that fall apart after a few uses.Overall, I’d totally recommend and would purchase it again!

My partner at work has had this bag for years, thats how i knew about it.I was on fence awhile due to price. Most of my bags are around $40.I finally pulled the trigger and got this one. Should have done it sooner. The main compartment is very spacious.Even the side outside pocket holds my big thermos.Bag being 45L distributes the weight evenly so it doesn't feel as heavy as packing the same items in smaller bag.Sometimes while commuting in Manhattan people are packed tightly in trains, ferries, etc. ...i love the zipper locking features to deter thieves that can unzip a regular bag sneakily.I wish it had D-rings on shoulder straps, but i just attatched my key lanyard to cross straps.Plan on using this bag as a carry-on also on plane.Exspensive bag but worth it!