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The 10 Best Travel Backpacks (2025 Buyer’s Guide)

Marek Bron — Sun, 25 May 2025 18:46:00 +0000

Looking for a new backpack but feeling overwhelmed? Don’t worry, I’m here to help! Let me guide you to the right backpack sizes, types, and features — based on the type of traveller you are. If you’re in a hurry, check out my top pick Peak Design Travel Backpack view at Peak Design In my work ... Read more

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Tortuga Expandable Backpack Review

Marek Bron — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:05:04 +0000

The new Tortuga Expandable Backpack has an interesting design because it sits somewhere in the middle in terms of size, allowing you to use for different types of trips. Just as the name suggests, it can be expanded by loosening four compression buckles on the sides. This means it can work well as, say, a ... Read more

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Salkan Carry-On 35L In-Depth Review

Marek Bron — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 12:26:03 +0000

As an adventure traveller I’m often annoyed with the range of backpacks available. They’re often either geared completely towards the mainstream tourist/commuter/air travel crowd or they’re highly technical packs aimed at trekkers and mountaineers. Rarely is there something in between these extremes, which is why I’ve come to love Salkan’s designs. Their backpacks are outdoors-oriented ... Read more

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Tortuga Travel Backpack Lite Review

Marek Bron — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:58:39 +0000

Oh goody! At last, the new Tortuga Setout is exactly the backpack I've always wished for.

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Tom Binh Techonaut 45 Review

Marek Bron — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 13:28:25 +0000

It seems the backpacks that often get the most buzz and attention online are the ones that have just way too many bells and whistles — intended surely more to look impressive in concept videos than to be practically useful. I’m happy to say that the Tom Binh Techonaut 45 is very much in the ... Read more

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Camelbak ATP 20 Review

Marek Bron — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 11:00:05 +0000

Daypacks usually fall into one of two categories: ones designed for hiking or outdoor-focused travel, and ones intended for commutes, carrying a laptop, or everyday carry. What’s interesting about the Camelbak ATP 20 is that it covers both uses well, making it a daypack suitable for any situation. Its rain resistance, comfortable back panel, and ... Read more

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Peak Design Travel Backpack Review 45L (After 4 Years)

Marek Bron — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 12:25:14 +0000

The 45-liter edition of the Peak Design Travel Backpack is simply one of the best backpacks I’ve reviewed. However, it is not without some flaws. In this review, I’ll highlight what I believe to be its key strengths and weaknesses, having used it as my primary backpack over the last 4 years. Since this is (for ... Read more

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Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 Review

Marek Bron — Fri, 12 May 2023 12:02:34 +0000

Its much-touted security features get all of the attention, but what’s most worth noting about the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 is that, well, it’s also just a really great carry-on backpack. I recently took it to the test on a trip in Portugal and was impressed with its essential features, not to mention the harness which ... Read more

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Osprey Farpoint 40 Review (After Long Use)

Marek Bron — Sat, 06 May 2023 13:56:15 +0000

The Osprey Farpoint 40 is a super popular entry-level backpack that’s loved by many budget and independent travellers. If travel came with a literal starter pack, then this would surely be (in) it! I, too, started off travelling with this backpack many years ago. I used the old Farpoint 40 for about 7 years on ... Read more

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Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro Review

Marek Bron — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 14:45:59 +0000

Looking for the Lite edition instead? I’ve reviewed it here! Tortuga’s has launched the 4th generation version of its Tortuga Travel Backpack, which I recently tested on a trip in Portugal. A few nitpicks aside, Tortuga has done a superb job with this backpack design, which has quickly become my favorite new premium backpack. Price: ... Read more

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