Travel lighter, enjoy more.
Perfect organization on every trip.
The Travel Backpack
The best-selling carry-on is back and better than ever, designed to help you enjoy the journey just as much as the destination.
- Carry-on friendly sizes
- For overnights, business travel, weekends, and week-long trips
- Packed with smart features for stress-free travel days
- Build your custom travel system with the 15L Everyday Bag, Clip-in pouches, and Packing Cube Set (sold separately)
Carry-on Friendly
Both sizes easily fit in the overhead compartment on most planes.
35L 21.5 x 12.5 x 8 in
45L 23 x 13 x 9 in
Clamshell Design
The main compartment divides in two, providing the same level of organization as a hard suitcase.
Padded Laptop Compartment
Fits up to a 16" laptop in an easy-access padded pocket.
"I work for a major airline and I've seen just about every carry-on bag in action. If you need a carry-on travel bag and don't do wheels, or like to wear backpacks, get this bag."
Michael L, Pakt Traveler
“I'm a Flight Attendant for a major airline and have been using this bag for a couple weeks. It has blown me away and will be replacing my current duffel on trips.”
Tristan N, Pakt Traveler
"Excellent size and shape, with just enough organization for what I needed.”
Andrew, Pakt Traveler
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Over 20 unique features
All the organization of a suitcase with the portability of a backpack
Navigate crowded airports without bulky rolling luggage weighing you down and cramping your style.
Packed with features for stress-free travel
Quick access points are scattered throughout each bag, ensuring all your belongings remain within reach. You won't need to stop and fully open your bag while on the move, so nothing gets left behind.
Built to last a lifetime of adventures
We stand behind the quality of our products for their entire lifetime. If you ever have any issues with your bag we’ll take care of it. Period.
What Sets Pakt Apart
Our Travel Backpacks stand out with premium recycled materials, unparalleled organization, and a lifetime guarantee.
Each bag was designed by travelers and for travelers, with hundreds of points of feedback from customers who have used our bags. We are not just solving problems; we're setting new standards for enjoyable travel.
Get up to 25% off when you build your travel system
We designed premium accessories and day bags that perfectly complement the Travel Backpack, and together create the ultimate travel system that you’ll reach for trip after trip.
Use the community-favorite backpack by itself, or accessorize it with unique addons like the 15L day pack to perfectly compliment your travel style.
Happy Travelers
Reviews for the Travel Backpack
Customer Reviews
I am able to fit a week plus of travel cloths in the pack and there is room to spare
The perfect one bag travel system
I have done a lot of traveling and used some lower-quality bags or rolling suitcases that I’ve never been fully satisfied with. I watched hours and hours of videos trying to find the best bag for an upcoming trip to Japan, but also one that will work for 3-day work trips or weekend getaways with the family. There may be many great bags out there, but none could compare to the Pakt Travel Backpack. I was shocked at the quality, the simple (yet extremely useful) design features, and the capacity of the bag (without feeling like a traditional big bag). It is comfortable to wear, even on long walks in urban areas, and gives access to everything you’ll need on those longer trips. I am already considering one for my wife as an upcoming anniversary gift because she has already mentioned how much she likes mine. I want my trips to be about making memories and not struggling with packing/luggage; this bag has made that possible.
Just exactly as advertised and better!
FAQs
They are not completely waterproof, but the materials have been treated with a PFC-free DWR (durable water-resistant) coating.
Yes! Both the 35L and 45L Travel Backpack will fit easily in the overhead compartment on most planes.
The 35L Travel Backpack is a soft sided bag, and it will fit under the seat if it is lightly packed.
Our signature carry-on backpacks provide between 35 and 45 liters of storage.
In real-world terms, that's enough for at least 3-5 days in a 35L, and generally over 5 days with a 45L.
- Pack multiple changes of clothes
- Light jacket
- Laptop
- Water bottle
- Toiletries
- Notebooks, journal and pen
- Snacks
- Other everyday carry items like headphones, wallet, passport and documentation
Maximize your space and pack even more with our packing cubes!
Creating a product that will last a lifetime using ethical labor and recycled materials costs a lot.
- We use only high-quality materials that are also environmentally responsible; and source or design hardware that will stand up to your globe-trotting ways for years and years.
- Standing behind what we create and sell costs. We stand behind every bag with a satisfaction and lifetime guarantee. The cheaper way to go is to sell a product with a short or non-existent refund policy.
- Responsibly-sourced costs. We ensure we pay fair wages and only work with top notch manufacturing partners that value people and the environment the same way we do.
- Details, details, details. You would probably be blown away (or at least extremely bored) sitting in on one of our design reviews in which we nitpick the tiniest details in an effort to make sure every thread and detail is done properly. This takes time and therefore money.
- It may just be another product to some, but each Pakt product requires A LOT of effort to create, refine and produce. These bags are made up of between 200-300 individual components (everything from each zipper pull and label to pieces of fabric cut to be assembled) and requires over 200 steps to assemble (each step of the assembly line).
Most of our peers have a full product line with multiple bags, and there’s no way they could afford to put as much effort into each of those bags as we have with our products. We choose to grow intentionally, giving each product the time and attention required to deliver a perfect product that we could be proud of for everything that went into making it.
