Anyone who has been travelling recently knows that having a sturdy, thief-proof backpack is essential for keeping your prized possessions safe while you’re out exploring.
But our demands don’t end there.
We want it to fit all of the essentials without weighing us down, be available in fashionable colours and open outward rather than up the top so everything doesn’t pool at the bottom.
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Amazon has released an “aeroplane friendly” travel backpack that fits the bill – with the added benefit of being waterproof.
With prices starting from $69.98 – and varying depending on which of the 28 colours you choose – there is an option for just about everyone.
There are three main compartments divided into a “wet” pocket, a main compartment and a laptop sleeve.
There is also a shoe compartment, USB interface so you can charge on the go and it fits in the luggage slot under your seat on an average plane.
There is a zipper pocket on the back of the bag, which can store valuables such as mobile phones and iPads.
It’s perfect for travellers as it will fit in the overhead locker of an aeroplane, as well as under the seat in front of you.
Of the almost 10,000 reviews on Amazon for the travel backpack, a whopping 77 per cent are five stars.
“Purchased this bag prior to heading overseas and it came in handy on lots of occasions. There is heaps of storage and zipped compartments,” one buyer said.
“Wow, this backpack is awesome! I bought it specifically for a trip around the UK so I didn’t have to take such a large suitcase and was amazed at how much you can fit in it,” said another.
A third added: “At 45 I still prefer to travel by bus and with a backpack (not a hikers backpack) when I do travel. Took this one to Guatemala for a week last fall with my son. It’s deceptively roomy and has a LOT of pockets which is always a requirement for me. Excellent, sturdy material that didn’t let water in when it rained”.
It’s only been available on Amazon for just over a year so judging by the reviews it has managed to secure, this one is a definite must-buy for your next big trip.