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Best carry on backpacks for travel with a separate laptop compartment
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Weight
Dimensions
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Tortuga Travel Backpack (44L)
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3.65 lbs
2 x 14 x 9 in
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Osprey Farpoint 40
$160
S/M = 3.11 lbs M/L = 3.17 lbs
S/M = 20 x 14 x 9 in M/L = 22 x 14 x 9 in
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Minaal Carry-on 2.0 Bag
$269
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21.7 x 13.8 x 7.9 in
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The North Face Router Backpack
$149
3 lbs 4.91 oz
21 x 13.75 x 8 in
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Kenneth Cole Reaction Pack Of All Trades
$54.99
3 lbs, 5 oz.
20.0 x 13.5 x 9.0 in.
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Tortuga Travel Backpack (44L)
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Tortuga Travel Backpack (44L)
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Pros
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Cons
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Specs
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Pro
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Front pockets for quick access
There are two zippered pockets on the hip belt for easy access to money, tickets, etc..
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Unattractive design
The Tortuga is only available in one color and has a boxy shape that many people find unattractive.
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Specs
Weight:
3.65 lbs
Dimensions:
2 x 14 x 9 in
Capacity:
44L
Torso Fit:
18+ in.
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Can handle larger laptops
The separate laptop compartment fits up to a 17" laptop.
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Not great for shorter people
The torso fit for the Tortuga is 18"+, which is too large for some people who are on the shorter side.
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Pro
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Two carry handles for navigating busy areas
There are two padded carry handles, one at the top and another at the side. This makes it easy to carry the pack when you're navigating a tight place, like cramped aisles or busy subways.
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Lockable zippers for security
The zippers on the main compartment are lockable to help keep your belongings safe.
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Extremely durable
This pack can be taken on year-long trips around the world. It can face an unimaginable number of different environments and take a huge amount of abuse. After all that, it can still be used actively and works just as well as a new bag.
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Easily fits under seats
The boxy design of the Tortuga means it can be easily stored under train or bus seats while traveling.
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Packing cubes are available (sold separately)
Tortuga offers packing cubes that are specifically designed for the Tortuga backpack, so there is no wasted space.
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Osprey Farpoint 40
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Osprey Farpoint 40
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Cons
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Pro
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Available in two torso lengths
The pack is available in two torso lengths (Small/Medium and Medium/Large).
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Con
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Laptop compartment located at the front
Because the laptop compartment is located at the front of the pack rather than against your back, it can make the bag feel heavier. The laptop compartment can also curve if you pack is full, which can cause the laptop screen to crack.
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Specs
Weight:
S/M = 3.11 lbs M/L = 3.17 lbs
Dimensions:
S/M = 20 x 14 x 9 in M/L = 22 x 14 x 9 in
Capacity:
S/M = 38L M/L = 40L
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Extremely durable
Osprey is known for creating long-lasting, strong and well designed packs.
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Con
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Limited number of pockets
There isn't much in the way of pockets for organization. There are small mesh pockets inside the main compartment, and one external pocket for papers and such.
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Suitcase style opening
Allows for fast, ease of access opening to luggage items and packing cubes.
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Fits up to a 17" laptop
The separate laptop compartment fits up to a 17" laptop.
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$160
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Minaal Carry-on 2.0 Bag
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Minaal Carry-on 2.0 Bag
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Minaal Carry-on 2.0 Bag
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6
Pros
4
Cons
1
Specs
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Pro
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Lockable zippers
There are locking zippers on both the main compartment and laptop compartment. The zippers are close enough together that you can use the same lock for both.
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Con
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Hip belt sold separately
There is a hipbelt available for the Minaal, but it is sold separately.
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Specs
Weight:
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Dimensions:
21.7 x 13.8 x 7.9 in
Capacity:
35L
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Stowaway straps
The straps can be zipped away, giving the bag a slimmer profile (more suitcase-like), and protects the straps from damage.
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Three-dimensional zippered pockets
Two pockets inside the main compartment are three dimensional, acting as built-in packing cubes.
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Includes raincover
A raincover comes with the pack.
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$269
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The North Face Router Backpack
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The North Face Router Backpack
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The North Face Router Backpack
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6
Pros
4
Cons
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Specs
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Pro
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Additional sleeve for tablet
There is a fleece-lined sleeve for tablets.
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Con
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Lack of support due to minimal hipbelt
The hip belt is just a nylon strap, it doesn't provide any padding.
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Specs
Weight:
3 lbs 4.91 oz
Dimensions:
21 x 13.75 x 8 in
Capacity:
35L
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Pro
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Laptop compartment opens fully
The laptop compartment can be zipped open completely and lays flat to meet TSA requirements.
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Pro
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Nice looking pack
It's not always easy to find a travel backpack that also looks nice. The Router has a nice style and comes in 5 different colors.
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Fits larger laptops
The laptop compartment fits up to a 17" laptop.
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$149
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Kenneth Cole Reaction Pack Of All Trades
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Kenneth Cole Reaction Pack Of All Trades
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Pros
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Specs
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Pro
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Extensive attention to comfort features
Triple layer padding in the extra wide straps and a sport coupler between them make this large bag wear as well as any cycling backpack half its size.
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Specs
Weight:
3 lbs, 5 oz.
Dimensions:
20.0 x 13.5 x 9.0 in.
Capacity:
32.75L
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$54.99
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Pacsafe Venturesafe 45L
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Pacsafe Venturesafe 45L
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6
Pros
3
Cons
2
Specs
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Pro
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Stowaway straps
The shoulder straps and hip belt can be tucked behind the back panel.
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Con
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Laptop compartment is at the front of the pack
Heavy items should be closest to your back. However with the laptop compartment located at the front of the pack, the weight can throw off your balance and make the bag feel heavier.
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Specs
Weight:
3 lbs 7.4 oz
Dimensions:
22 x 14 x 9.1 in
Capacity:
45L
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Pro
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Anti-theft fabric
A stainless steel wire mesh is embedded in the fabric, making the pack much more difficult to cut open.
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Con
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Laptop compartment only unzips on one side
The laptop compartment only unzips on a single side, making it hard to access.
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Both compartments can be locked with the same lock
The Roobar design allows the zippers of both compartments to be locked with a single cable lock.
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$199.95
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Patagonia Paxat 32L
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Patagonia Paxat 32L
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Patagonia Paxat 32L
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4
Pros
2
Cons
1
Specs
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Pro
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Sits flat
The back has a wide flat bottom so that it sits up without falling over.
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Con
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Minimal hipbelt
The hip belt is a single strap with no padding. It doesn't help support the weight of the backpack.
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Specs
Weight:
2lbs
Dimensions:
22 x 15.5 x 10 in
Capacity:
32L
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Pro
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Clamshell laptop compartment
The laptop compartment opens completely flat and is TSA compatible.
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$119
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WaterField Bolt Backpack
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WaterField Bolt Backpack
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WaterField Bolt Backpack
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329.00
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