Venture Pal 35L Ultralight Lightweight Packable Foldable Travel Camping Hiking Outdoor Sports Backpack Daypack

I have a bigger version of this backpack that I use more, but I like this one as well.It’s a strong, well-made backpack that really comes in handy for trips. Sometimes I travel with a tote bag or a regular backpack. I like to take the foldable backpack as well because sometimes I get tired holding up my tote bag on one shoulder when this backpack easily uses two shoulders and is waterproof for those unexpected European showers.Many pockets inside. Two side pockets for water bottles or an umbrella. Straps that tighten and buckle them in securely. This is wonderfully lightweight and a good deal.

I want to start by saying that I love this backpack. It's a simple backpack, but does the job well I just returned from a 20 day trip to Peruvian Andes where I took a 70L Osprey hiking backpack, a Northface computer backpack and this folding backpack. This backpack was perfect when I wanted to walk around town, Incan ruins etc and didn't want to carry my larger bulkier gear. What works? 1. It fold up into a small footprint that can be easily stowed in either larger bag I had 2. it has the ability to carry two tall Gatorade bottles with straps to keep them from falling out. 3. I could carry a Northface puffy jacket in a cinch sack and still had room for other items 4. Inside pockets / dividers that keep things in their place. What this pack isn't: 1. Do not plan on carry heavy things for long distances. This pack is not designed for you to hiking up and down mountains. It's not designed for shifting gear and lateral movement. 2. The shoulder straps are not designed for heavy loads. If you want a pack with padded straps, this is not the right gear for you.All in all, I was very happy with the pack. It'll bring it with me on future trips when I need something light and convenient to carry stuff for errands, museum trips or easy sightseeing.

I use this as a weekender, usually just going to hotels or friends houses etc. Previously, I was using a MOLLE style tactical backpack and it was at least 4 lbs empty, this thing is ounces, so my bag weighs 30% less no matter what. Big pocket has smaller pouches inside to make a section for socks and shirts and such, while the big area holds 3-4 pairs of shorts and pants.The outside upper pocket holds my small electronics well, but the lower front pocket is a strange place. When the inside is packed, it really pushes on the front lower pocket's interior pouches and makes them hard to use effectively. Putting the pouches on the opposite side of the pocket would probably alleviate the issues. The handle that is used when the backpack is converted to tiny mode is also in this lower outside pocket, just hanging out in there. It doesn't really have a use there and just looks like a second thought. Would someone actually carry it by this handle if it was in tiny mode? Probably not. A tiny clip or a small loop of cloth w/caribiner would be nice in this pocket for long trips to keep your house or car keys safe when you know they won't be used for a week or so. Overall the only thing that needs work in a future revision would be the front lower pocket.I don't really convert to tiny mode, so I can't comment on that.I did black sharpie the the bright logo on my black one, mostly because I prefer subdued look to help me be less visible in a crowd. So, a reflector free and pure black option would be nice as well.I've packed this bag probably 20 times in the 8 months I've had it and it's holding up, no damage to report. The zippers are top quality, have a solid feel and sound. Straps are fine, some padding but it's so light fully loaded, any more padding isn't really necessary. The water bottle side pocket is pretty short, can hold a 12oz bottle, but the big ones everyone uses nowadays are too tall for the pocket, it feels like a big bottle would just fall out, maybe a tiny clip strap to lock your bottle in here would be nice, but I mostly use that pocket for used snack wrappers and napkins etc.

I bought this backpack to take on a cruise in 2022. Since then, I've started using it for hiking as well as it holds everything I need for a day hike and it's water resistant and not nearly as heavy as my daypack. I'm not sure it holds 35L, but it holds what I need. I've been taking it on flights as well as my "under the seat" personal item. It fits under the seat nicely, although I never have it stuffed full - usually my purse and camera. I've carried my DSLR and a zoom lens in there, which are kind of heavy, and I've never had any issues with straps tearing. I do agree that it would nice if the straps were a bit padded because it's not comfortable with a heavy load, however, I doubt that it would be foldable and that is a nice feature to have. It started out as my travel backpack and now it's my for everything backpack. I've used it a lot over the last three years and I highly recommend it. FYI...I don't do reviews as soon as I receive an item - I try them out first. This is a keeper.

This is hands down the best travel backpack! I love how it folds up compactly and fits easily into a suitcase, making it a perfect addition to any trip. It's incredibly functional and easy to refold, which is a huge plus.While the fabric isn't super thick, I’ve had this backpack for years without any rips or quality issues—it’s surprisingly durable! The size is just right for hiking, weekend trips, or all-day excursions. It doesn’t have built-in security features, but the pockets are well-placed, and I’ve never had any issues keeping my items secure.I loved it so much that I bought another one in a different color! My only small complaint is that it doesn’t hold its shape unless it’s fully packed, and the straps have minimal padding. That said, as a chronic overpacker, I really appreciate that it folds down into a tiny square to save space.I highly recommend this backpack and often suggest it to friends. If you need something lightweight, packable, and reliable, this is a great choice!