Vancropak Carry On Backpack 40L Expandable Travel Backpack Luggage Suitcase

I have to say I was really impressed with this product. First off, the quality of this product is impeccable for the price. I bought it on sale for a cruise that I went on and coupled it with some compression packing cubes. I was able to not only fit two large compression packing cubes Within the main compartment, I was also able to fit a lot of loose items in there such as my medicine bag, a pair of water shoes, and additional clothing item, snacks, my portable charger, and several other odds and ends. I was still then able to fit multiple other items within all of the open compartments outside of the main area and was still able to condense it using the compression straps on the bag itself. The pockets are incredibly large, and it fits perfectly as a personal item for airplanes. This is much larger than any of my previous backpacks while still qualifying as a personal item or a carry-on. I would say this can easily be used for a 7 to 10 day trip if you are packing light as in not needing very many pairs of shoes etc. This can easily hold a single pair of shoes and a week to 2 weeks worth of clothing and can be your only bag. I have purchased several bags in the past that have claimed to be a large travel backpack and have fallen incredibly short. This acts as a hybrid bag, leaving room for all of your tech gear as well as clothing and other items as well. The durability is key here as well. I've seen bags go for over a $100 while this was Priced Right Around $25. It works perfectly for the quality and the zipper is very strong quality. I know this because I overpacked my bag just to see and it still held together. Highly recommend you purchase this.

I bought the Vancropak 40L backpack specifically for airline travel and have used it on more than a dozen national trips. I've used it as a carry-on bag and have been very happy with how well it works for travel. The backpack is very comfortable to carry, even when fully loaded. The 40L capacity is large enough to hold clothes, a laptop, miscellaneous items, and even some things with unusual shapes. I also really like the expandable design. It can expand when I need the extra space or compress when I don't, which makes it more versatile than a typical backpack. The compartments and organization have worked well for me, and I have no complaints about the layout or accessibility. The zippers, straps, handles, and fabric all feel strong and have proven durable through more than a dozen trips. I've also found that it fits well under an airline seat, which is particularly useful when traveling with a larger carry-on. I haven't tested its water resistance in rain, so I can't comment on that aspect. After owning and using it since September 2025, it has held up very well with no problems or disappointments. I would definitely buy it again. For frequent airline travel, this has been a comfortable, durable, and versatile carry-on backpack with plenty of capacity and useful flexibility.

Just used this for a 3 night trip and it worked well, with only one concern. I could definitely use this for longer trips and do laundry. I was able to fit several outfits, a pair of sandals, small amount of toiletries, small water bottle, and my medium sized purse. This made me meet the “one personal / under seat item” per the airlines cheap ticket. Total weight was 13.5 pounds. I did not have to use the expandable space. Note if you filled it expanded, it would not fit under the seat on the airlines I used this trip (southwest and Alaska). I use ziploc bags to keep everything organized. Only annoyance was there is no water bottle holder. I’m going to get a collapsible bottle and a big carabiner for the next trip. I chose this backpack because it had a chest buckle (which was a bit tight, only used once) and because the straps can be zipped inside (previous experience where an airline made us check a backpack and the strap broke). I loved how it opens like a suitcase.I used one of the small pockets on the outside for my ID ( quick access). I’m 5 ft 6 in tall.

I bought 5 of these bags for a family trip to Europe. We carried all of our stuff, one bag per person. In general the bags worked great. I did have one seam on a bag start to pull out. I am hoping customer support can fix it but I don't know how to make contact. My review rating of 4 stars is based on my feeling that the bag is well designed and worked well in the style of travel we did. I took off one star as there are a few places the bag could have been improved and one bag had a seam failure. The main compartment area worked great for clothing and proved to have enough structure to allow me to pack a painting in one bag with just some cardboard for support and the art came through unscathed after 2 weeks and 5 moves. In general, I like the structure of the main pocket with the zippered flap it was easy to store smaller clothing items and keep bulkier stuff in the main space. The front side pockets are a little more complicated. I liked the front 2 straight zipper pockets. The larger lower pocket fits a quart liquid storage bag perfectly for easy access going through airport security. The larger U-shaped pocket really could use a double zipper. I really liked the storage space but I found that if I left it unzipped and then opened the main compartment everything would fall out. I think with a double zipper it would have been easier to keep it in a partially closed but accessible state. With the large flap the double zipper would allow for opening it just part way and not allowing the whole flap to open up. The unzippered pockets inside that flap are mostly useless as stuff tended to fall out of the pockets. The zippered areas inside were generally good, although on one bag I had a seem fail on the larger internal zipper. Given this was our first trip this makes me a little suspect of the stitching quality. I hope nothing else fails and that Vancropak is able to help get it replaced. The practical usability for carrying is quite good. The padding on the pack and straps were comfortable and I never felt like the straps dug in. I used the backpack and both the top and side straps at various times and I was grateful for all those options. I am not sure I understand why the backpack straps are designed to be tucked inside the zippered back pocket. As a general design principal I would have rather had a zippered tablet/laptop pocket instead of stowable backpack straps. We kept the backpack straps out all the time and I can't think of a usage model where I would want to stow the straps. Making the straps come out from the zippered back pocket made the pocket mostly useless. It also would be nice if there was an option for a waist strap. There were some times I would have appreciated that type of support. These packs facilitated a great vacation. They were easy to carry, easily fit in the various airlines' overhead space, and had about the right amount of storage for a 3 week trip with access to laundry. As mentioned one bag had a minor seam failure, it is hard to say if that was just an unlucky bag or if they have quality issues. I would have given 5 stars if the bag had a double zipper on the front u shaped pocket and we hadn't had the quality issue. The waist strap and back pocket would have been nice improvements but didn't cause a particular problem in our use case.

I took this bag/backpack to Colorado and back home I was able to pack a weeks worth of clothes and shoes and extra stuff .. I checked it in and it went through all my air lines and came out beautifully.. very travel friendly and easy to carry or ware great quality and the price was great. I’ll buy another one for my husband

Appears to be well constructed with many compartments and it is designed to fit under an airline seat.

Wow for a cheap bag this thing is great and so far no signs of coming apart. May want to mark the zippers with nail polish as there are many. Fits Iceland Air carry on dimensions. Very pleased with this bag.

Love this for traveling

Super mochila

Both me and my partner have been using these for all our travels since we bought them. High quality, hold A LOT of things. Don't be fooled by the title "for men". I'm a girl and I use it too, not sure why it's gendered. We traveled with Ryan Air and many other companies without any problem. More convenient than a small bag on wheels since we rarely go straight to the hotel from the airport.

Exactly as described. Can’t wait to try it out

Klein, kompakt, robust. Sehr guter Handgepäckrucksack!

I recently became an "Easyjet Commuteur" from BOD to GVA and this bag holds everything I need. Plus I know I won't have to suddenly check it in at the gate. Suitcase, computer bag and messenger bag easy all in one.