Amazon BasicsTravel Backpack, Carry On Backpack, With Laptop Compartment, 40L Capacity, Expandable for 10% Extra Space, Backpack & Shoulder Bag Dual Use, 15.8"W x 21.5"H x 8.3"D, Black

Great looking in black. The smooth-finish, semi-ballistic weave exterior isn't too shiny, it just has a nice low-gloss sheen, but it sheds pet fur unlike "canvas" style fabrics.The laptop slot is ingenious - the side towards my back is well-padded, as expected, but the side on the interior is unpadded, allowing the fabric to drape around the laptop edges, and thereby "reclaim" otherwise lost laptop compartment space.This is a classic, albeit well-designed and beautifully made, "onebag" - a term coined by blogger Doug Dyment to describe convertible suitcase/backpack carry-ons that are efficient enough to replace checked luggage. Rick Steves has also been a big advocate of the "carryon only" philosophy and rectangular (for maximum interior volume) convertible backpacks.This AmazonBasics is virtually a clone of the eBags TLC Mother Lode Weekender Convertible, which is a good thing - I've had both years-ago and recent Motherlode editions, and they are cleverly designed. My one gripe about the Motherlode line is "feature creep" - too many compartments, clever but hard to use snap-out water bottle slots, etc.SO the AmazonBasics is a slightly simpler version of the Motherlode - for about half the price.Size is maximum carryon size based on United Airlines' spec - 9x14x22. Unlike a lying wheelie, however the AmazonBasics is really 9x14x22 - wheelie makers usually don't count their wheels or protruding top and side handles (the handles on this AmazonBasics lie pretty flat).Main compartment has tie-down straps that come straight off the bottom edge, compared to eBags which are routed through clips up the sidewalls first. Tie down straps off the bottom edge tend to compress packing cube edges more than their flat tops, pulling the packing cube edges away from the sidewalls.The only interior organizing slot/pouch is a flat 2/3 width, flat mesh zipper pouch. I think this should have been full width.Outside, there are two slots. The outermost slot is "flat" with zipper slight below the actual slot top. This is mostly good for - LOL - magazines (actually printed magazines? yeah, right) or a newspaper, stuff that isn't too thick. I'd be reluctant to even shove a scarf in hereBehind the flat zipper slot is a real "compartment", basically an add-on to the lid but accessible from the outside. It opens with a u-zipper, pulling down from the top (no opening side-to-side book style). You can fit a light wind or rain jacket in here, but fleece or a hooded rain parka will create a bulge. There are two pen slots on the body-side panel, with drop in solid slots at top and drop in mesh slots at bottom. These are designed for flat items; an Amazon Fire HD 8 without a case fits easily. I don't think any of the slots here are suitable for phone or passport, you should have a waistpack, neck pouch, or "personal item" sized handbag or small daypack for stuff that needs organizing.Me, I only care about room for the following:1. Packing cube for a couple travel pants and couple polos or short sleeve sport shirts;2. Combination packing cube for underwear and socks.3. Room for light sweat pants or longjohns, and light fleece, for pajamas.4. Bathroom kit, in a dopp kit-style sil nylon zip pouch.5. Chargers and cables kit.6. Laptop and tablet (ok, in this case the front panel drop-in table slot is handy).7. Left over room for a fleece and rain shell spread top to bottom in the interior main compartment.andThin fabric shelled, t shirt weight lined, casual runners or hikers jacket in the external zipper compartment, to keep me warm on the flight.So, basically, I can underpack this thing outbound, using the handy exterior compression straps to keep stuff from shifting and also to slim down the profile (which makes gate check agent happy).Inbound, I loosen the compression straps, unzip the expansion panel, and stuff the bag with souvenirs - and treat it as checked luggage when I leave, knowing that if it is temporarily lost I'll already be home and can live without it for a while.$49.95 is a crazy price. This is worth $99 and would still be a bargain compared to name brands.

This is my favorite backpack for traveling. 2 days or 10, I can fit everything I need and never have to think about it. All of my clothing, accessories and electronics pack in nicely and I rarely need to bring along an extra bag. It's well built, held up to countless trips and is a great value. Love it so much I bought a spare in case my first one ever needs replacing (it's been 4+ years with no issues).

This is an amazing backpack. We used it as a personal item while we were traveling. It is big but it did fit under the seat in front of us. That was my main concern. This is like a mini suitcase. There are a couple different compartment, straps to hold everything in.... The zippers are very well made as well. It was stuffed into the overhead compartments, thrown into the baggage compartment of a bus and a train and it held up perfectly. Very well made. I would definitely purchase again if need be.

Amazing backpack/shoulder strap carryon or not bag for 40$ . It is lots of bells and whistles that allow it to convert on many levels. For example, it has two Internal straps. It has expandability and it has two front zippers deep pockets. It’s pretty well organizedIt is not a comfortable backpack. It is comfortable enough, and it does the job for the price. If you are, however, truly backpacking, then this is not the bag for you. If, like me, you are running around backpacking sometimes, shoulder strapping it other times, and using the handle, then it’s an excellent option that our competes with many bags several times it’s price.For future reference, I do think the bag can be a little bit more square at the top. I found the tapering at the top made it a bit difficult to manage my clothing cubes . The bag is flexible, though, and I was able to put other things in those spaces and make it work.I would also say that the quality of the bag is not up to par with many of that superior backpacks that are luggage. It’s just a simple fact, but you will get years of worth out of this and it serves really nice niche. It’s also good to know that Amazon cover if it rips or falls apart.Overall, it is been a great bag for 40 bucks. I can fit enough expendable front so can use it if I want or not. It’s also accepted everywhere- fits on Ryanair..