Bosynoy Travel Backpack for Women Airline Approved, Extra Large Carry on Backpack for Men TSA Approved Backpack with 2 Packing Cubes College Backpack Fits 17 Inch Laptop 50L

Until now, I always used a carry on suitcase when flying. When the overhead storage is full or cant accommodate the CO, Im forced to check it at the gate and then have to wait for the bag to be brought up when we land. The backpack got around all these issues. It stored conveniently and could fit under the seat if necessary. I stored my meds, shaving kit, laptop and a spare change of clothes as well as my passport and other items with no problem at all. I really appreciated all of the zip pockets and noted the laptop storage compartment could be secured if necessary. Going through security was a breeze as it zips in half allowing the x-ray to see everything. I bought the 40L (liter) size which was perfect and it was easy to carry. It has 2 separate handles for lifting and storing. Very good product!!!

Overall, this is a great bag for travel... either as a carry-on, or a weekender bag. I double-checked with a couple of the discount airlines I often travel with, and the dimensions of this travel backpack are just below the maximum permissible size! If you dont over-stuff it, its guaranteed to fit in the overhead compartment, and- modestly-packed, will slide right under the seat. Surprisingly, the main compartment is practically cavernous! There is plenty of room to neatly pack enough clothing for a 3-day, weekend getaway! And the compartment even has straps- to keep your neatly folded clothing from becoming a wrinkled-up mess! But wait! Theres More! A second, full-length pocket sits atop the main compartment, and it includes two nesting bags for organizing smaller items. AND theres a half-sized zipper pocket, atop the second pocket! Plus, there are sewn-in pockets, within the pockets! (Now, you see why I mentioned being careful not to over-stuff the bag. *wink*) As if that werent enough... behind the main compartment is... (wait for it)... yet another, full-length compartment- nicely padded- for storing your laptop PC and documents. The manufacturer says you can get up to a 17-inch laptop in there... and you can! This amazing travel backpack sports handles on the long side, and on the top- to pick it up and carry, like an attache case. It also has a webbed pocket on the side, to carry your water bottle (an absolute given, for any decent backpack). Flip the backpack over, and you find the shoulder straps- which are padded (a little too lightly, for my tastes)- and feature a breathable material. The back of the bag, itself, is also padded at the upper and lower portions (but not in the middle?), featuring the same breathable materials- and includes a strap to allow you to slide the backpack over the pull handle of a larger, wheeled bag. The materials this backpack are made of, seem sturdy- and of good quality. Its nicely finished, and looks durable, The inner linings, and the padding, are equally nice. The zippers appear sturdy, the stitching around them is clean- no snag points, and the pull-tabs on all of the zippers are decently-sized... easy to grab. Another thing about those zipper pull-tabs: They have holes in them, allowing the use of a TSA-approved lock, to better secure your valuables. This is a well-thought out travel bag, one I think will be very useful. In fact, it offers enough storage space, that its probably going to be my go to bag, from now on.

I just took this bag on a trip to Europe and while the bag held up and did not break, it was really uncomfortable to wear. It could use thicker and more comfortable straps.