I picked up this backpack after hearing my colleague Chelsea Stewart praise it. I've been using my trusty (now discontinued) InCase backpack for personal use, and it's served me well on dozens of trips for about five years. But for my upcoming trip (his 2.5 weeks in Europe, with 5 flights worth of carry-on “just”), I wanted a bag that opened like a suitcase so I could easily pack it in. Since purchase, I took it on two long weekend trips. (Amtrak to Newport, Rhode Island, then local train to a lake house in Connecticut for a wedding.) No complaints. in fact, I ended up packing more than I needed on both trips..
Inside there is a mesh zippered pocket and a plastic pocket perfect for storing toiletries. The second pocket can hold enough wet toiletries to be allowed in a carry-on on a plane. The mesh pocket holds essentials such as cotton swabs, medicine, and glasses. The main compartment is deceptively deep, making it easy to roll up clothes to fit them without using packing cubes. In fact, everything you see in the second photo in that section will fit (romper, pajamas, bikini, sunscreen, 5 pairs of underwear, jean shorts, nap dress, 3 pairs of socks, 2 pairs of sandals), and 2 T-shirts. , slip skirts, sleep masks, hair irons, mini irons, makeup bags, tote bags). It has an elastic X-strap to keep everything secure like a roller suitcase. Once you unzip it, everything will remain intact. However, before I forget, I found that the backpack has a separate padded laptop pocket near the straps, which is good for holding a book or Kindle if you don't have your laptop with you while traveling.
I love that this backpack has deep side pockets to keep my umbrella and water bottle from falling out. In fact, I put my flashlight and umbrella in one pocket. (you could everytime Please use a flashlight. ) plus! The front of the backpack features a large, easy-to-access pocket. It includes all sorts of small extras you need to have quick access to, like sunglasses, snacks, writing utensils, and more. What's more, the backpack's straps and top handle are sturdy. I felt completely safe carrying it around or tossing it in the overhead storage compartment on the train. We love the look and construction of the faux leather and durable black canvas. The Trolley Pass-Through will easily fit into the roller suitcase you'll be dragging through the many airports you'll be dragging around. At around $80, it's not the cheapest backpack option, but if you're a frequent traveler, it's worth the cost as you'll earn a lot of miles and save a lot on baggage fees. I will definitely go somewhere with this backpack.
Available from Beis Travel for $88 (available in 8 colors).
