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The Amazon Basics Unisex Backpack is a versatile carry-on travel companion designed for professionals. It features a zippered laptop sleeve, multiple compartments for organization, and is made from durable polyester. With padded shoulder straps and an expandable design, this backpack ensures comfort and convenience for all your travel needs.
G**O
Broken Backpack Strap Hook
I recently purchased the bag for a one week trip where I wanted to travel light with just a carry-on.I was pleasantly surprised how much I was able to fit in the bag, as well as the different types of pockets for organizing stuff.Unfortunately, one of hooks connecting the backpack straps to the bottom of the bag sheared off during my return trip. These hooks are made out of plastic and certainly this material is not strong enough to support the weight. I was able to switch to shoulder strap mode, which was not great to carry the weight but it worked to get me home.I hope Amazon correct this issue in future updates. Other than this significant issue, the product is great.
Q**H
Practical and neutral looking.
Bought two of these as we were traveling on an airplane with a baby (meaning you have to be organised and bring a lot of stuff!). Perfect backpack. One of my favourite things with this is that you can open it “completely” like a regular bag, making it very easy to find stuff even when it’s packed to the limit. Highly recommend.
A**R
Great bag for traveling (but a bit heavy)
Excellent bag with multiple compartments which suits most of your needs. Would prefer if it was waterproof as well. Additionally would have been better if there was a bottle pocket on the side. It's also a bit heavier than I expected. Used it for my travel in Japan and would recommend to anyone who aren't concerned about the above drawbacks.
M**G
Good Quality and Roomy
This bag is amazing. It can be a backpack and also a shoulder bar. and both straps are kept. the backpack strap has it's own pocket and can be kept in if not required and shoulder strap has 2 type you can choose from. very satisfied and will recommend to friends and family.
F**L
Very useful and Good material
Material is Nice, color, good for travelling and multi pockets
M**Z
Just ok
Seems ok. Lot of mess. To many pockets. Quality is ok.
S**L
Sturdy and strong
Great bag, I travelled three States in US with this bag alone and they asked me at the airport, no check-in bag? is that it? And I said Yes. This bag can take a lot, but if you are planning to do shopping then you will need a suitcase for sure.
D**S
Good
Recommend . Amazon basics, I love them.
M**Y
AmazonBasics Travel Backpack VS eBags eTech 2.0 Weekender Travel Backpack
PROS:- Excellent design with large storage capacity and ample pockets/dividers for organization- Comfortable shoulder straps and back cushioning- Comes with shoulder strap, waist strap, sternum strap, backpack straps (can be tucked away), and two handles to allow multiple methods of easy-carrying- Includes internal padded laptop storage compartment placed nearest the back (ideal design for weight distribution)- Includes zippered expandable storage (unzip to expand the bag slightly, or keep zipped to keep the bag more compact)- Carry-on size!CONS:- DOES NOT include hide-away water bottle compartment or key ring clip, as described on the listing- Some loose threading here and there, and minor quality issuesPERSONAL EXPERIENCE:My wife and I travel frequently (we have Southwest Companion Fly Free) on weekend trips across the state (often 3-4 night trips). I have been somewhat addicted to finding the best carry-on size travel bag/backpack. A few months ago, I purchased the eBags eTech 2.0 Weekender Travel backpack for my wife and myself, and I recently purchased the AmazonBasics backpack as well for my most recent two trips to see how they compared. Here are some of my notable comparisons:**DESIGN & ORGANIZATION**If I am not mistaken, eBags 2.0 started selling on Amazon towards the end of 2012 and has only had minor revisions since then. The design focuses on maximizing the amount you can carry within a bag that still fits most standard "carry-on" size specifications (which is usually 9x22x14). It utilizes hide-away backpack straps (they tuck away into a zippered compartment), a handle on the horizontal and vertical side of the bag, and a suit-case style main compartment and zipper opening for easy access. This has been a winning combination, and I have found this to be one of the most efficient designs for easy travel and maximum storage (better than clam-style zippered opening backpacks, in my opinion). With the use of packing cubes, my wife and I easily pack for 4 to even 5 night trips with both backpacks. In the attached picture showing the backpack filled, I easily packed two medium-sized packing cubes carrying 2 pants, 3 shorts, 1 belt, 6 t shirts, 2 button shirts, and 2 long sleeve shirts; one small packing cube carrying 6 socks, 6 underwear; one pair of shoes; toiletry bag; lightweight jacket in the mesh compartment on the lid; laptop w/ charger and documents; chargers; sunglasses; Kindle; battery pack; and earbuds. With that said, AmazonBasics released this backpack in September 2016, and clearly copied/mimicked almost the exact design of the eBags 2.0 in nearly every respect (AmazonBasics has all the features described directly above as well).The notable differences is that the AmazonBasics backpack has a dedicated zippered laptop storage compartment placed right on the back (best design for weight distribution because it keeps the weight closest to your body), zippered expandable storage option (unzip to expand the dimension of the main compartment by 10%, or leaved zipped to keep the backpack more compact; refer to attached picture), and has clips that allow for shoulder strap carry. If you want to carry a laptop in the eBags, you either have to place it in the front zippered organization compartment or in the main storage compartment (both are not the most ideal since weight is either distributed on the furthest point away from your body, making it feel heavier; or if in the main compartment, it's a pain to open it up and remove it for Airport Security). However, the eBags has a slightly better designed front storage area that utilizes: elastic cinches on its pockets (when travelling, it keeps the contents placed in these pockets in place; while with the AmazonBasics bag, I noticed that my items would easily slide out of the pockets during travel), a larger variety of pockets, and a key clip (the listing claims AmazonBasics backpack has a key clip, but it definitely does not). Both backpacks utilized a zippered mesh compartment located on the lid-side of the main compartment, but if you look at the included pictures, eBags has it extend the full length to maximize the size, whereas AmazonBasics for some odd reason has it cut off nearly 5 inches short of the full length. I see no point in why AmazonBasics decided to do that because it's just lost space.VERDICT:Draw. AmazonBasics has the well-designed padded laptop compartment, zippered expandable storage option, and shoulder strap capabilities, but eBags has the better designed front zippered organization compartment. Subjectively, I prefer the AmazonBasics backpack because it is important for me to carry my laptop with me and have the option to use a shoulder strap, while my wife prefers the eBags because she prefers the better-designed front zippered organization compartment and is fine always using the backpack straps.**WEIGHT AND COMFORT**AmazonBasics backpack weighs slightly over 3 lbs, while the eBags weighs slightly over 2 lbs. Honestly, the difference in weight is quite minimal when the backpack is actually worn, and I did not notice that the AmazonBasics bag was slightly heavier.With respect to comfort, the AmazonBasics backpack has slightly more cushioning in the backpack straps, and it adds cushioning along the entire length of the bag that rests on your back. The eBags backpack does not provide any real cushioning for your back, and while the shoulder straps are still comfortable, it has slightly less cushioning. However, the eBags has much more cushioned and well-designed side handles (the handles on the vertical and horizontal sides of the bag). eBags uses elastic under each handles to always pull the side handles closer to the bag (refer to attached pictures), and pads it with a soft neoprene. AmazonBasics uses the same nylon covering the entire bag over its handles, and you can feel the plastic material of the handles beneath. Both backpacks have adjustable sternum straps, and simple nylon straps that can be attached to the bottom to be used as waist straps.VERDICT:AmazonBasics slightly edges out eBags here. With the slightly more cushioned/padded backpack straps, and cushioning along the length of the portion of the bag the rests on your back, the AmazonBasics backpack is slightly more comfortable to wear. The eBags has better designed and more cushioned side handles, but ultimately these travel backpacks are made to be worn as backpacks, not primarily carried by the side handles.**QUALITY**AmazonBasics describes the material used as "durable polyester", while eBags states that the material used as "420D & 1680D Nylon". Nylon is generally a stronger & more durable material than polyester, and the 420D & 1680D Nylon rated materials used by eBags is highly rated/reviewed for its quality and durability. Based on feel and appearance, the Nylon material on the eBags backpack is of higher quality than AmazonBasics.Additionally, eBags uses higher quality components and materials on many of the finer details of the backpack, such as: Clips that attach the bottom shoulder straps to the backpack (has a cleverly designed release mechanism outside of the clipped area to allow for quick release); seams on the shoulder straps are sealed & hidden (AmazonBasics uses the simpler method of placing a separate piece of material that is stitched over; refer to picture of the shoulder straps); YKK zippers with a lifetime warranty (YKK are like the gold-standard for zippers; AmazonBasics uses strong & quality zippers, but not quite as nice as YKK); and quality side handles with neoprene padding and elastic pull-back mechanism (AmazonBasics wraps its side handles in the same polyester used for the rest of the bag, and the hard plastic of the handle can be felt). Lastly, I noticed that the AmazonBasics backpack had a few loose threads here and there, and somewhat sloppier stitching/finishing (refer to attached picture).VERDICT:eBags wins here when it comes to quality materials and craftsmanship.**VALUE**eBags is very reasonably priced at $99.99 (occasionally goes on sale too) for the quality & craftsmanship that you get with the bag. eBags also has an excellent reputation for customer service and warranty. The AmazonBasics backpack currently retails for $49.99, which is a steal.VERDICT:AmazonBasics takes the cake when it comes to value. eBags backpack is well-priced and uses some higher quality materials & craftsmanship, but the AmazonBasics backpack is literally 1/2 of the retail price. eBags is a great price at $99.99, but AmazonBasics is a steal at $49.99.**CONCLUSION**Both backpacks are incredibly impressive with respect to design, organization, comfort, quality, and value. You honestly cannot go wrong with either backpack, and both are excellent choices for your carry-on travel bag needs. Each backpack has slight pros/cons as compared to the other, and I wish I could combine some aspects of both to create the perfect combination. If you want slightly higher quality materials, durability, craftsmanship, and a better designed front storage compartment–and you do not mind not having a shoulder strap-carry option or a dedicated laptop storage compartment near your back–then eBags is a great overall choice for you. But if you want slightly more comfortable shoulder straps & back-cushioning, shoulder strap-carry option, dedicated laptop storage compartment near your back, zippered expandable storage option, and an unbeatable price; then AmazonBasics will be the travel backpack for you. To prove my point: my wife opted to keep the eBags because she liked the overall quality more, thought it was plenty comfortable, and did not mind that it lacked a dedicated laptop storage compartment near the back. I opted to go with the AmazonBasics backpack because I like having the option to carry the backpack on a shoulder strap, and I love having a dedicated laptop storage option near the back.**For the attached pictures, the olive backpack is the eBags and the black backpack is the AmazonBasics. I will update this review after my wife and I travel some more!
A**A
Zaino da viaggio Amazon basics.
Ottimo prodotto. Ben rifinito e curato nei dettagli. Lo consiglio come bagaglio a mano che puoi anche portare lasciando libere le mani. Contentissimo del mio acquisto che è piaciuto molto anche ai ladri in visita a casa mia! Ne comprerò un altro ...
L**C
Quite happy
I used this on my recently holiday and was quite pleased overall. This is the first cabin bag I've purchased and would recommend it to others.Positives: Nice size, lots of pocket and features, lots of straps and handles to hold, great padding on the shoulder straps, seems to be good quality with strong reliable zips, and a good price. They seem to have taken notes from all other brands and made the perfect bag. Overall I'm happy with my purchaseNegatives: Lots of pockets, which is both a positive and a negative. This is because you can fill the main big inside compartment and then think 'great! now I can put things in the inside pocket on the lid, the front pocket, and the back pocket/laptop storage part'. BUT when you check you realise the bag is already at the depth limit for airlines with these pockets empty and just the inside compartment completely full. Luckily it's only an inch or 2 and being a material bag you could absolutely force it into the bag size checker at the airport if you had to (plus if you're carrying it on your shoulder of back you're unlikely to be asked to check you bag first). I just used the front pocket for paper and documents in the end as if I put anything else in it would be too thick.Overall I'd still highly recommend this bag. Great for taking on planes as a carry-on. But it just means that you have to pack carefully and not stuff it full to the very top.
Y**N
Great hand luggage backpack
I've had this for a few months now and gotten a lot of use out of it. It's a good alternative to a rolly bag which can be annoying sometimes. I prefer this backpack as it's as big (or even bigger) than my cabin rolly bag, you can travel hands free and no need to worry about what type of ground you're walking on (or up down stairs etc).It's actually slightly bigger than expected. it has a compartment for laptops and a couple of other useful compartments. It's comfortable enough to wear as hand luggage although I wouldn't recommend it as a backpacking bag as it's not really made for wearing all the time and after a day becomes uncomfortable if you've got a lot of heavy stuff in. I travel a lot and almost never check in luggage, just carry hand luggage. This bag is really good for that because it's big enough to fit everything I need (whether for a weekend trip or even 2-week beach holiday - I tend to pack light) but small enough that it fits the cabin bag regulations.I also like the red colour. It has an extra handle so you can wear it as a shoulder bag, I haven't used it myself but imagine it canbe useful for some people. All in all I recommend it!
F**S
Perfecta para llevar en cabina o facturar
Nos han gustado mucho. Nos las hemos llevado esta Semana Santa y han pasado sin problema como maleta de cabina en Easyjet. Lo mejor de todo es que también puedes esconder las cintas de la mochila para que parezca una maleta, por si la quieres llevar como bandolera o incluso si es necesario facturarla. Tiene asas en horizontal y vertical, y cintas para cerrarla con mayor seguridad y fuerza.Su construcción es fuerte y se la ve duradera. Múltiples bolsillos, compartimentos y cremalleras, para meter documentos, ropa, portátil. Además, se puede expandir. Muy cómoda para llevar a la espalda. Hemos ido muy cómodos, curiosamente mejor que con las típicas maletas duras con ruedas.Sin duda, un diez. Se lo ha ganado por el buen diseño y lo de poder guardar las cintas de los hombros.
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