Vancropak Carry on Backpack, 40L Expandable Travel Backpack for Airplane

For the great price I ordered this bag not really knowing what to expect upon arrival, but shortly after recruiting I was so pleasantly surprise. The bag is mainly used for transporting my Magic the Gathering cards in binders, deck boxes, etc and it works perfectly and even holds my wider binders. I also will be using it as my new carry on when my wife and I go to Hawaii. I have listed some pros and cons below: Pros: -The bag has a-lot of storage space without being big and bulky. It retains its slim shape while being full. - The detachable straps that store themselves inside the bag make it easier to just grab carry like a handled bag whenever a situation calls for that. Cons: - I don’t really have many cons but if I had to pick something that wasn’t great it would have to be the number of compartments in the bag are few. This backpack is closer to a small soft suitcase then a backpack with how few zipper compartments it has. Overall still love the bag, especially for the price. I would definitely recommend this bad for travelers and trading card game enthusiasts!

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 wanted to buy something I could carry on for flights and not be forced to check in if a flight was full (like a hard shell roller/carry on). I have only used this bag for one trip so far, but I'm so pleased with the quality, particularly at this price. I packed enough clothes to last me 4-5 days with no issues, and was also able to easily fit a book, a large travel mug, etc without expanding the bag. Would have easily fit my laptop if I wanted. The bag felt really light and comfortable to carry. Way easier and less bulky than a duffel. It didn't take much overhead bin space, and I imagine it could fit underneath the seat. Will attempt the next time I fly. One reviewer did mention it bulges in the middle due to strap placement on the sides. It's a minor issue. I imagine if you pack a certain way, you can minimize the bulge. It's not a good enough reason for me to deter recommending this bag, which I highly do.

Vancropak 40L Expandable Carry-On Backpack — Great Travel Companion We recently returned from two months of traveling around Europe, and this backpack proved to be a very useful travel companion. For several weeks, we left our main luggage in storage and traveled with this backpack as our carry-on. Pros • Just the right size: We were able to fit about a week’s worth of clothing plus toiletries. We were traveling in the warm climates of Italy and Greece, so our clothes weren’t particularly bulky. • Airline- and train-friendly: We had no issues with the size when checking in at airports or traveling on trains. • Lots of pockets: There are plenty of compartments for organizing things, including some discreet places to keep valuables. • Versatile design: It works well as a backpack but can also be carried like a traditional carry-on bag using the comfortable handle. Cons • There is no dedicated laptop or tablet compartment, which would be a useful addition. • There is no water bottle pocket. • Some of the zippers are confusing at first, particularly the compression zipper versus the main bag-access zippers, since they look very similar. • The zippers on the outside pockets can occasionally work themselves open during travel. I wish there were an easy way to secure them. Overall, after using it extensively during two months of European travel, I’m very happy with the backpack. It held a surprising amount, was comfortable and versatile, and caused no problems as a carry-on. With a few small design improvements, especially dedicated electronics and water-bottle storage, it would be close to perfect. A solid 4 out of 5 for frequent travelers.

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.

Worked out great for a recent rip. Sturdy material and zippers worked as expected

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.

This is a preliminary review after getting the backpack out of the shipping box. The backpack was in a plastic bag that was of a heavier material than I normally see for such a lightweight item. It was a resealable bag that they thought to also tape across the resealable portion of the plastic bag to keep it from popping open during shipment, I'm guessing. What got me was they even taped the bottom two corners of the bag to make them form to the lines of the backpack packed inside. Who does this? OK, enough with the plastic bag. Reviewers have commented on the pro and cons. I'm usually concerned with the cons. What comments I remembered was it was thin, floppy (no structure?), had and had no bottle carrier. What I was expecting was a nylon sack with a bunch of zippers and straps. What I found was modestly padded bag that had no form BUT, it was also just unwrapped and and nothing inside it to give any form. After stuffing it with clothing, towels, etc, the shape began to form into what I expected it to look like. Compartments are good sized and well protected. As for the bottle holder, I can always get a bottle carrier with a velcro strap that has a ring on the other end to sling along a bottle. This is a combo suitcase/backpack. It's not going to be perfect for everyone, not at this price. The padding on the straps are better than expected. They won't rival anything from REI, Northface or Patagonia but then again, I'm not paying $75-250 for this above base level bag either. What else, no off putting gases when opened up. Looks pretty good, to me. Cons so far (for me) are the cinch straps. I wish there was one in the middle of the case. After cinching down the top/bottom straps, I was left with a bulging "belly" about the middle of the case. When putting the case away, it would be nice if a couple of the straps could do double duty and hold the case together when folded up for storage. A minor thing. I'll be putting this to wok in a few weeks, IF I remember, I'll update this post with any new observations I come across.

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.