Expandable Backpack
Overview
Change your plans without changing your bag. The Expandable Backpack starts as a weekender, then unzips for 20% more packing space when you need it. The flexible design “just works” for any short trip and pairs with a suitcase for longer adventures.
"Extremely comfy, carry-on friendly, and roomy." —Christopher, Verified Buyer
Features
Carry-On-Sized
- Pack for a weekend with extra space when you need it
- Expands to fit 20% more stuff
- Meets international and US carry on size limits
- Fits in the overhead bin
- No checked luggage, no baggage fees
Easy to Pack
- Front-loading for easy packing
- Spacious main compartment with mesh pocket for dirty clothes
- Padded, fleece-lined laptop sleeve
- External water bottle pocket
- Top pocket with key clip
- Flat front pocket
Comfortable to Carry
- Hip belt takes 80% of the weight off of your shoulders
- Thick, soft shoulder straps with foam padding
- Hip belt (removable), sternum strap, and load lifters
- Luggage handle pass through to carry on a suitcase
- Straps tuck away for security
Built to Last
- Made of 630D CORDURA® nylon
- Lockable zippers
- Best-in-class buckles and hardware
- Backed by our Worldwide Warranty
Specs
- Type: Carry on (Fits in the overhead bin)
- Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.5 x 6.9 inches (48.7 x 31.8 x 17.5 cm)
- Expanded: 19.2 x 12.5 x 8.3 inches (48.7 x 31.8 x 21 cm)
- Volume: 27 liters, expands to 32.5 liters
- Weight: 3.6 lb (1.6 kg)
- Torso Fit: 17-19 inch torsos
- Hip Belt: 24-55 inches
- Trolley Sleeve: Yes
- Straps: Stowable
- Electronics: Up to 16 inch laptop
- Material: 630D CORDURA® re/cor™ RN6 nylon
- Hardware: YKK zippers, Woojin buckles
Expandable Backpack
What Travelers Are Saying
the compression strap and the comfortable carry system are the best feature for this bag compared to its competitors. my partner likes it a lot. i really really wish 'Daily Carry Pro' could also implement the compression strap into the design, coz the current one is too 'cubic' ish for me. if so i will definitely get one for myself too.
Love Tortuga. Solid bag, but not 100% perfect for this use. I wanted a persona item backpack for the budget airlines and this is just a little too big for that. Plus the pockets are a little weirdly sized so they end up just being catch all pockets. I also can appreciate the buckets to compress, but they are completely in the way of the zipper and require you to unbuckle before unzipping every time.