Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Before I talk about the bag, I feel it's important you know why I purchased it in the first place. I am a frequent traveler. I enjoy taking weekend trips, week long excursions and have even been out for weeks at a time. Because of this, I am a big supporter of carry-on travel only. No checking in luggage (which can be extra fees $$$) and having just enough to get you by is more than enough. A carry-on bag should be no more than 9x14x22 (in inches) which is about 40-45 liters (the capacity a backpack is measured by.) I simply wanted a big for short weekend excursions that fit within the size measurements to be a legitimate carry on bag. Here comes the AmazonBasics Adventure Backpack. The Adventure measures is at approximately 8x12.5x19.5, which is about 30-32 liters. It's the perfect size for those short getaways. I happened to pack the following into my bag: 2 tanktops/undershirts 2 t-shirts 1 short sleeve button up shirt 1 long sleeve shirt 1 pair of H&M chinos 1 boardshorts 3 underwear 3 pairs of socks 1 Turkish travel towel (great buy for anyone!) 1 windbreaker hoodie flip flops toiletry kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, bar soap, pomade and deodorant) small pouch for extra USB cables, chargers Nook HD+ 13in Macbook Pro This would not be including the clothes I would be wearing which would yield me about 4 days worth of clothing to bring somewhere. If I do my own laundry, or drop it off at a drop & fold type laundromat, I'd still be saving significant money while maintaining a very light packlist. In the words of Rick Steve's, "No one ever brags that they packed HEAVIER the next time around." The Adventure has great organization (front pocket for pens and notepads, large main compartment, two side compartments for toiletries, tablet/laptop slot and documents slot) and at $40 is an amazing value. The product is well constructed and isn't flimsy. The handle has a rubberized grip on top and the straps are sewn well. I am incredibly happy with my purchase. Backpacks with similar features can easily be 2 - 3x as much, and Amazon delivers a solid product and an ultra competitive pricepoint.