Coowoz Large Travel Backpack ($40)
If you prefer to travel light-ish, this travel backpack is currently one of Amazon's bestsellers. The roomy bag opens to a spacious main compartment, a laptop storage spot, a separate spot for footwear, and a bunch of other pockets to stay organized during travel. It's made of waterproof and durable nylon with padded shoulder straps and a built-in charging port.
- Pros: Waterproof material and spacious, well-organized interior.
- Cons: One reviewer notes that the water bottle pocket is a bit small and that the straps could be better padded.
- Material: Nylon
- Dimensions: 7.87 D x 12.99 W x 18.5 H inches
- Colorways: 20
- Extras: It comes with a USB charger port design.
- Who it's best for: Someone who needs to travel hands free.
What Reviewers Say:
"I love this bag. I've taken it on 3 work trips, ranging in length from 2 nights to a full week, and I've pushed this bag to its limits— it hasn't let me down! The zippers are smooth, the buckles really tighten everything up, and the different pouches and sections help keep things organized. When shopping for a travel bag I was having a hard time discerning how the different sized/shaped backpacks would fit on me. I'm 5'4" and didn't want a bag that would tip me over or make look like I'm mountain climbing while wearing. This bag accommodates quite a bit, but still wears comfortably and looks like a regular backpack (for the most part). I love the color and the durable fabric has held up to a bit of a beating getting gate checked on about 6 flights so far— it actually does fit under normal plane seats and in the upper storage compartments with zero issues, I've just been flying on some jumbo puddle jumpers! I have just two complaints: the straps and the water bottle pocket. The straps could use some beefing up, considering the amount of weight you're likely to be carrying and that you're probably going to be carrying it quite a bit walking through airports. The water bottle pocket barely fits my 24 oz. water bottle (which is not jumbo sized or shaped at all). I wish that pocket had some more stretch or girth to it. Highly recommend this bag for shorter trips (maybe not the best option for a trip you'll need to pack multiple daily outfits or shoes, though)."
