I'm planning on one bagging it for my upcoming trip to Perú. It will involve domestic flights as well, mostly with Latam Airlines.. so I was wondering.

Looking for a packable backpack to use on some upcoming city breaks this year. Going a variety of places but one thing is there's a good chance of plenty of rain so looking for one that's either waterproof or pretty water resistant. I've looked through the sub a fair bit and seen a fair few recommendations, only thing is some are hard to find in the UK, or have a huge markup compared to other places. Don't want anything too big, just to carry snacks, layers and electronics hence the water proof/resistance once at each city, I have an Osprey 26+6 for the travel itself.

Standing out is Osprey ultralight drystuff, lifeventure, decathlon, matador (although seems pretty expensive). So yeah open to suggestions, alternatively if anyone is selling excess in the UK give me a shout I suppose. Thanks.

As the title says I would like to hear your opinions about these two bags. Also, given the extended knowledge of the community would also enjoy to hear some other alternatives.

The use cases would be mostly as EDC plus some travel and hiking. The major requirements are to carry some camera equipment (one camera and 2 lenses max), laptop, some clothes and to fit under an airplane seat.

The Tenba Fulton 14L, although has a smaller advertised volume, the dimensions are similar to the Wandrd and the upgrade to the 16L maximizes the space in the camera/cube compartment which I am not looking forward.

I kinda like the little features form the wandrd (ability to add external accessories like pouches or straps, which would allow me to transport a tripod or running shoes), the lateral camera access (whereas the Tenba is in the back of the backpack) and some compartimenta that give easy access to sunglasses, passport etc. In the other hand it comes at a much more expensive 200€, instead of the 110€ that the Tenba would cost me.

Regarding style, I don’t have any complaints about neither, but I am more inclined to the design of the Wandrd.

If it was not for the price, I would quickly gravitate towards the Wandrd.

Do you have any other suggestions ore inputs regarding this comparison? I also looked at Peak design and manfrotto, but did not fell in love with neither of their offerings.

Been meaning to try out Western Rise pants for a while now but it seems they’ve been out of stock in basic sizes and colors for months.

I signed up to be notified when those items are back in stock, but all I get is daily spam regarding sales on items that are still out of stock.

I heard these guys were going out of business, but they say they’re not - but this still all smells of “going out of business” to me. How do you survive as a brand without stocking standard sizes and colors of basic products for months at a time?

I just check Amazon and saw that there are like somehow sold by Amazon 8 back in stock! Thought i would let somone know before they are all gone! There's also still some of the solid blue left on the osprey website!

Looking for a comfortable backpack for city trips with main front compartment, like the cotopaxi Allpa. Doesn't need a laptop compartment but needs to be small enough for most EU budget airlines. Any recommendations?

I have a 3-in-1 (I think or a 2-in-1) rain jacket with fleece jacket combo and I want to pack them in my bag but I want to not just stuff them in. I saw this lovely thing https://shop.tropicfeel.com/es/products/ns40-light-jacket-clover-green-woman And love the fact it becomes small but not in the budget for a $100-$200 coat as I have what I need right now. How do I create the same effect what kind of pouch or bag would I need to look for, for the packability of somewhat same effect.

Looking for a travel backpack that is also comfortable for hiking AND fits under airplane seats. I'd like to be able to use it as a personal item while also being able to carry on an additional bag when needed (I know that's two bags – most of the time, though, this would be a solo travel bag).

Ideally it would have a clamshell-style main pocket opening. Would also be great if the hip belt could be stowed away.

A couple I've found that don't quite fit both needs, but help give an idea of what I'm looking for:

• If the Osprey Farpoint 40 came in a smaller size, it would be perfect.
• If Osprey Sojourn Porter 30 was built for longer wear/more comfort while hiking, that could be perfect, too.

+ I'm typically flying on either Delta, American or United.

I'm in my early 20s and just starting to explore the world, but I know there's so much about travel that you can only learn with experience. For those of you who’ve been traveling one-bag for decades, what are the lessons, hacks, or hard-earned wisdom you wish you knew when you were younger?

I finally found perfect merino bralettes and they ship to Europe BUT shipping here is already expensive and they "are not aware of the fees and duties applied by customs and the carrier".... so I'm interested if anyone risked additional fees and how much were they at the end.

Hi,

I’m heading to Italy this summer with my girlfriend; she’s a teacher so we’re limited to summer travel. As is common knowledge, Italy in the summer is insanely hot + crowded (and will be even worse with the jubilee year). I typically wear Vuori fleet pants or Lululemon surge joggers when I’m onebagging urban areas, but I think I’d like to try something a bit more stylish and summer-y this time around. That being said, I really value the security that the zipper pockets on my typical models provide. Does anyone have recs for linen pants with zipper (or even velcro) pockets? It seems really tough to find such a thing.

Hello everyone! I'm planning on traveling internationally with just one bag. Since I'm flying back home, I don't need more than 3 pairs of t-shirts, underwear, sweatpants, and socks. I'll have access to my old wardrobe once I reach my destination.

While I'm in possession of both backpacks, I only have the budget for one. The Osprey one is extremely light and easy to handle while the Tomtoc one seems heavier but also spacious and of better quality that encourages confidence.

I have a 24-hour layover on my way and am looking forward to stepping outside the airport and explore the city. A part of me feels that the Daylite 26 + 6 will make for a wonderful everyday backpack once I return from the trip while the Tomtoc Traveller will be oversized and bulky for weekend trips and everyday usage. So yeah, thanks for coming to my TedTalk. I appreciate any and all suggestions.

Those that travel with their cpap, what is the most space efficient way you have found to store the hose? I recently got a Air Mini that has been great and much easier to travel with but the hose seems to always be unruly. Currently using the mesh bag that came with the air mini but know there has to be a better option but my searching isn't finding much.

I prefer to not have a dedicated storage bag other than my backpack as it is just another thing to keep track of and cumbersome when toting arounds taxis and trains and airports.

Please share your best storage methods.

Looking for some opinions on a few jackets to use when travelling to various cities generally quite cold, many in the UK so also wet. Generally I get cold really easily so need something pretty warm honestly. Planning to have a merino layer as base and a Patagonia Torrenshell for when the rain gets hard. Just what to have in that middle layer, thinking a synthetic insulated jacket and found a few but figured I'd see what folks have or suggest? Generally want it to be suitable to wear potentially to a meal out so not too much like a bin bag, or michelin man. Equally will be on an occasional walk or hike, so want some durability to it, and some water resistance so I don't always need the shell. Then just in general not keen on fleeces although I realise they have their use.

RAB Xenon 2, £65 RAB Xenair Alpine £130 RAB Cirrus Ultra £150 Patagonia Nano puff £130 Patagonia DAS Light £160 Marmot Warmcube £105

May be able to justify a couple and thinking of the Xenon 2 and maybe something else? Not sure how warm that is really. Thanks for any input.

I am in search of a backpack that will pass as a personal item and have done some extensive research. The dimensions it needs to meet are 15 x 33 x 43 cm or 6 x 13 x 17 inches. I have found good options for both integrated vacuum bag type bags and no vacuum bag types. My options are below:

Integrated Vacuum bag types:

• AERO Vacuum Compression Backpack by Black Voyage $334.39 CAD
• Aivion Discoverer Vacuum Compression Backpack $259.99 CAD

Non-Vacuum bag types:

• Osprey Daylite 26+6 $113.58 CAD

I was unable to find any reviews online for the Integrated Vacuum bag types listed. Also, I am awaiting dimension and weight details for the Aivion Discoverer Vacuum Compression Backpack. If anyone has any experience with these two bags I would be interesting in hearing the pro's and cons of these two bags. The only downside I can see with the Osprey option is there is no side straps for compressing the depth of the bag. If I include the price of a vacuum pump and vacuum bags with the Osprey the total price comes to $162.14 CAD, which is much friendlier on the wallet than the other options. If there are other bags I should consider please let me know. These are my requirements for the bag.

• Clamshell opening for easier packing and unpacking
• separate laptop opening ideally fitting a 17" laptop
• YKK zippers
• 15 x 33 x 43 cm or 6 x 13 x 17 inches
• Waterbottle holders
• side straps for compression (optional not sure if this should be a requirement)
• Waterproof would be nice to have if I take my bike with me and go on a bike trip through Europe. There are probably otherways to waterproof the bag bring a garbage bag and wrap it up.

In your experience, what's the pros and cons of using a packing cube vs a compression cube inside your backpack? Please share any of your insights/stories/experiences about them both or either kind separately, it would be greatly appreciated and noted.

I'm doing research about them and can't decide yet which kind to get.

Thanks again, everyone. (:

I've been searching for the ideal airplane-under-seat bag to use for things like my tablet+ereader+powerbank and some small miscellaneous things, maybe a small waterbottle.

The Topo Designs Global Briefcase seems to be a very very good option, but it's a tad big, it's also not rated as being waterproof. Does anybody have any experience with this bag or any similar bags to look at?

Things that are important to me are that it can't be too big, has to have both a comfortable top handle and a side handle, having a dedicated tablet pocket would be ideal. And ofcourse stowable backpack straps. Price around or under the cost of the Topo, which is $120.

The tablet that I use is the Samsung Tab S8 plus, Which is considered a 12.4 inch tablet wich measures 285 x 185 x 5.7 mm.

I'll mainly use the bag as an extra bag when traveling with my 40L osprey backpack, that's why it needs to be comfortable to hold in the hand when wearing the backpack, and also comfortable to wear when my backpack is at the hotel and I have some hours to kill before checkin.

We've been using Muji's polyethylene tubes for our liquids/creams however over time, the plastic hinge ends up failing with repeated use.

As such, we're looking for reccomendations for similar easy squeeze containers or even replacement lids that fit these containers. Default is to replace the tubes as the lids fail, but would prefer to find a more permanent solution, if possible. Thanks!

I'm looking for a zipperless carry-on that can be secured by a padlock. However, it seems most zipperless luggage is secured by TSA-compliant combination locks that cannot be replaced. Even many bags with zippers have eliminated holes in zipper pulls for padlocks in favor of integrated TSA-compliant combo locks. The only things I've found that come close are Pelican carry-on cases, but they lack many other features I would like and I am overall not enthusiastic about the design.

If I were to describe my preferences in order of importance,

Must Haves:

• Zipperless closure (latches, etc)
• Can be secured by arbitrary padlock (of reasonable size)

Ideally includes:

• Front pocket, can be zippered/easy access/unsecured
• Hard shell
• Expandable

Nice to have:

• 4 wheels
• Multi-height top handle
• Alternative side/top handles for carrying
• Modern, minimalist design
• Some waterproofing features or waterproof pocket(s) inside
• Passthrough for cables, charging/etc

Some luggage I've found attractive in terms of features and overall design (aside from, of course, closures and locking mechanisms) are the Level8 RoadRunner Pro, [Level8 and Monos Expandable Carry-On Pro. I've also looked at TravelPro, Briggs & Riley, Samsonite, Tumi, Away, Mixi, and a few others.

Please suggest anything suitable regardless of price! Although I would prefer something in the 300-600 CAD range.

Also, based on some previous discussions I've seen in my Google searches, I feel it may save everyone some time if I mention I'm aware of the strengths and limitations re:security and am not looking to debate that aspect, just see if I can find the luggage I'm envisioning. Thanks in advance!

A bit of background: my partner and I have previously done multiple 3-12 month trips, and have now been traveling indefinitely (with episodic returns to the US) with one bag each for over a year.

We've dialed in our gear to a minimalist but highly versatile 2-person setup. It's modular, has allowed us to enjoy traveling during extreme highs and lows of temperature, and best of all leaves a lot of empty space for fitting the bags in tight places or picking up gifts/other goodies on the road. We prioritized bags that can work as personal items on any airline and are nondescript/blend in easily in any environment. Hopefully this stands as another data point for other couples reviewing their pack outs.

Bags:

• ULA Ultra Dragonfly 30L -- primary workhorse, panel opening so easy to keep clothes + toiletries organized.

• Bergans Rondane 30L -- lightweight but has a hip belt so easily converted to a hiking day bag, typically used store outerwear, water/snacks and electronics, can convert to carry heavy loads if camping or picking up groceries.

Clothes: We each travel with:

• 1 pair of black pants -- his: Lululemon ABCs, hers: Mountain Hardwear Dynama

• 1 pair of hiking pants -- Outdoor Research Ferrosis for both

• 1 pair of shorts -- ABC Pacebreaker and a cheap lightweight unbranded pair

• 1 long-sleeve shirt -- Patagonia Capilene Cool for both

• 1 additional shirt -- has included a Patagonia Capilene Sun Hoody for hot/humid weather or Capilene thermals for winter conditions. The default is a second Capilene Cool for her and a Bluffworks Threshold for him.

• Sometimes we will pick up an appropriate third shirt locally (e.g. kurta)

• 2 pairs of underwear -- his: 32 degrees mesh boxer brief, hers: Exoficcio Give-and-Go briefs, plus 2 DKNY seamless bralettes

• 2 pairs of socks -- Darn Tough, black, ankle height

If we're expecting to go to clubbing or need to dress up, he'll bring/pick up a navy/black dress shirt, and I bring a pair of black ballet flats and a black synthetic dress.

We both wear all-black sneakers (Asics GT2000) and have stopped carrying any other shoes (except, rarely, the above-mentioned flats). Used to bring Teva sandals on some tropical destination trips, but have found the weight and space they take up to be more trouble than they're worth.

Outwear, for each:

• 1 hoody -- Mountain Hardwear AirMesh

• 1 raincoat -- Montbell Versalite

• 1 baseball cap (synthetic, foldable)

For winter time where we expect the temperature will remain below freezing, will add:

• 1 light down jacket (e.g. Uniqlo ultra light down)

• 1 scarf

• 1 pair of merino gloves (Minus33)

• 1 merino wool hat (Meriwool)

The combination of long sleeve base layer + AirMesh + puffy + scarf/hat + Montbell Versalite has proved to be comfortable for sustained exposure to temps around 20F. Without the puffy, sustained temperatures in the 40s and <2 hours in the low 30s is comfortable. For sustained temperatures in the teens or below, we either add Capilene thermals or will pick up a used coat locally.

Gear (shared):

• Small notebook + pencil

• 2 Kindles

• 1 power bank -- Anker A1259

• 2 pairs of wired earbuds -- Etymotic ER3SE plus a splitter

• 2 eye masks

• 4 pairs of ear plugs -- 2 for use and 2 spare (3M 80025T, triflange)

• 2 inflatable pillows -- Nemo Fillo

All the above kept in a separate zippered pouch so it's easy to pull out for a bus/train ride or when setting up for bed. In addition, we carry:

• 1 small day bag -- Quecha Arpenaz 50 10L

• 2 linen hand towels -- 30x20"- switched from full sized linen towels and love them. Have yet to find a situation where we actually needed full size towels and these always dry within 12 hours.

• Water bladder -- CNOC 3L

• Sawyer squeeze water filter

• Water bottle (usually a Smart Water bottle or equivalent, periodically replaced)

• 2 plastic spoons (from Taco Bell, seem to last longest without breaking, no unnecessary grams, easy to clean)

Laundry:

• 1 dry bag -- 20L Sea to Summit Lightweight, which we turn into a wash bag as needed

• Laundry sheets -- Binbata brand, cut in half

• Stitch markers -- a handful of little color-coded plastic clips which we clip to the outside of one of the backpacks when doing laundry to remind us what's out of the bag/drying. Has saved us many forgotten pairs of socks/underwear.

Electronics: In addition to the Kindles and power bank,

• 1 small Bluetooth keyboard (at 7" this is the lightest we found, maybe too small for some, but for us, the weight savings and size were worth it. Modified with foam "feet" to limit sliding.)

• 1 travel vibrator -- WeVibe Touch X with proprietary charging cable

• 1 meter USB C charging cable

• 1 USB-C female to micro-USB male adapter (for charging the Kindles)

• 1 USB-C female to USB-A male adapter (for charging in outlets that only take USB-A)

• One USB-C US wall adapter -- Anker 20w, foldable prongs

• Country-specific wall adapter (we do not use universal, country-specific ones are usually a fraction of the weight/size)

• One phone each (Pixel 7 Pro)

Toiletries:

• Toothbrush -- Sonicare 4100 with charger
• Toothpaste (2.5 ounces lasts ~30 days)
• Floss
• Disposable razors x2
• Hand Sanitizer (50 mL)
• Sunscreen (100 mL)
• Deodorant (standard stick lasts 5.5 weeks)
• Bar soap –- in Matador FlatPak case
• Shampoo (30 mL)
• Conditioner (50 mL)
• Face wash (30 mL)
• Toner (30 mL)
• Facial moisturizer (50 mL)
• Facial sunscreen (30 mL)
• Chapstick
• Hair tie x2
• Comb (cut a wide tooth comb in half)
• Tweezers -- Tweezerman
• Nail clippers
• Scissors (bought a bunch of tiny cheap ones with rounded tips and replace as needed, as these are still sometimes confiscated by security)

Medicines:

• Imodium (antidiarrheal)
• Ondansetron (antinausea)
• Pepto-Bismol
• Loratadine (non-sedating antihistamine)
• Diphenhydramine (sedating antihistamine)
• Ibuprofen
• Acetaminophen
• Albuterol
• Steroid cream
• Caffeine
• Various antimicrobials to cover for simple cellulitis, water-contaminated cellulitis, traveler's diarrhea, pneumonia, yeast infection and UTIs
• Blister tape and small sewing kit

Our bags are usually 8-8.5 lbs. If riding a budget airline with a 3 kg (6.6 lb) carry-on weight limit, we simply place the Kindles and power bank in our pockets.

And that's it! May not be for everyone but has worked out to be a perfect setup for us, a satisfyingly minimal kit for those who like to travel light and don't mind frequent (but easy) hand laundering.

I’m debating between a duffle and a backpack suitcase for a trip this summer (multiple legs of air travel, some train and provably bus travel, three main locations with some smaller trips).

I’m looking at Mystery Ranch or Fjallraven, or else a more classic duffle.

I feel like the duffle has better packing options, especially with shoe pockets on the ends, but the backpack suitcase might be easier to carry. Though I can always lob a duffle over my shoulders backpack-style, too…

Also of consideration is that I will likely end up having to carry my kids’ stuff at some point too…

Thoughts? Thanks!

Hey, are there any other Canadians on here that can recommend a personal-item-sized bag made in Canada? Would like to avoid sending money south, for obvious reasons.

I'll be going to Europe this year and I'll be taking KLM as my connecting flight to my final destination. There personal carry on baggage limit is 40x30x15cm. The Urban Explore 25, converted to cm is 30.99 x 49.02x 20.07. It does exceed the height and depth of their limits. My question is, has anyone had success flying internationally and putting this bag under the seat? I know the 20L will fit but I'd rather go with the 25L if I can make it work.

Thanks in advance.

Hey team.

I am planning a 70ish days trip in May/June/July trough China, Mongolia, Russia and Eastern Europe.

After long research, I got the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Backpack plus a Patagonia Ultra light Hip Pack but after trying it seams way to big for me (I'm 1.75m and 72kg) and I am under the impression that I will struggle carrying the bag around. I am not planning on doing any multiday hikes but still. Currently the full backpack sits at 7 or 8 kg.

I am tempted to go for a 32 lt backpack (Patagonia Black Hole 32lt or Patagonia MLC) and add a packable daypack (Osprey Ultralight or similar), there won't no room to spare but I will feel lighter for sure.

Here is a list of the items and clothes that I plan to take with me, probably I could improve some items. (A bit indecisive on the items written on red). Keep in mind that I live in New Zealand, so most of USA products are not easy to get.

Any suggestions will be great.

This group has been super helpful! Thanks in advance

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I am interested in using this backpack as my personal item when I fly. I did some research online and have seen some mixed answers to this question. Does anyone who owns this backpack have any experience flying with it?

Looking for best hardshell cabin bag - small female and my back can’t cope with a large bag. Ideally max capacity, 4 wheels, trunk opening and a laptop pocket on the front. So many options! Tips please!

Hi, It's gonna be my first time travelling alone and tbf I've never paid much attention to those restrictions and there's my question, I'm going with Ryanair and bought the cheapest ticket which allows for 40x20x25 bag, meanwhile my cabin zero is 40x20x30, will it pass the Ryanair gates? Or maybe I should simply pack a little bit less to be sure?

I’m going to Japan for two months and I’m looking for business casual shoes that can handle miles of pavement walking. This will be my one pair of daily shoes. My feet are a bit wide so I love my Altras but I’m looking for something less “hiking shoe”. Thanks for any and all recommendations!

Hi all, I’ve seen and read many posts about these bags but just wanted some final assurance before purchasing one.

I think I prefer the 30L bag, but Im cautious it won’t fit as a personal bag with some airlines? Has anyone ever NOT had success with this?

Id be unlikely to ever fully stuff the bag, so I imagine it’ll always be able to squeeze in a little bit.

If anyone has any other notes between the two that might help a decision, I’m all ears

Thanks