Travel carry-on-only with the bag that packs like a suitcase and carries like a backpack.

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Carry-On-sized
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Easy to Pack
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Comfortable to Carry
Icon Built to Last
Built to Last
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Carry-On-sized
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Easy to Pack
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Comfortable to Carry
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Built to Last
  • "This bag is SO comfy and fits an unbelievable amount of my crap -- seriously, like a Mary Poppins bag."

    Samantha L.

    Samantha L.

    Verified Reviewer

  • "Amazing backpack that I overstuffed for a 6 month trip through 21 countries."

    Jeff W.

    Jeff W.

    Verified Reviewer

  • The suspension system was fantastic. It felt like I wasn't carrying anything. That's really saying something considering I have a ruptured disc in my lower back.

    Amy D.

    Amy D.

    Verified Reviewer

Why a travel backpack?

Travel backpacks have the space and organization of a suitcase plus the comfort and flexibility of a hiking pack.

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For Travelers, By Travelers

For Travelers, By Travelers

We started Tortuga after a backpacking trip across Eastern Europe in 2010. The trip was a blast, but our luggage was a disaster. We couldn't find the perfect travel backpack, so we made it.