2. Peak Design Travel Bag: Best Carry-On Backpack for International Travel
If you’re an organized traveler, the Peak Design Travel Bag is just what you need. Peak Design has been in the pack industry for years, and it places a special emphasis on photography-compatible travel bags. So their products are ideal for those who plan on carrying camera gear. But don’t turn away if you’re not an avid photo taker.
The Peak Design Travel Backpack has pockets and sleeves galore in the 35 liters (expandable up to 45 liters). The laptop sleeve, hidden passport/document pocket, multiple mesh pockets, and dividers all work together to make sure that every single piece of your travel gear is securely stowed. The side-access pockets and full-panel opening also ensure that all this gear is accessible, while the impressive weatherproof zippers and nylon keep everything dry.
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The cons? Over-compartmentalization in the Peak Design Travel Backpack can sometimes limit the amount of travel gear you can bring if you’re continually trying to shoehorn items into dividers and pockets.
Still, while the Peak Design Travel Backpack is a little boxy, this backpack will hold its shape and sit upright even when empty, which can be a pro or con depending on your travel style. Speaking of style, this bag can be an ideal companion for one bag travel to cities, countrysides, or even safaris where camera users can really see the compartmentalization design shine.
While I wouldn’t recommend it for extreme hiking, The Peak Design Travel.
Pros
- Impressive pocket and organizing system
- Side access and full front panel opening
- Collapsible design
- Weatherproof
- Comfortable and stash-able shoulder and hip belts
- Well-padded laptop sleeve keeps your device safe
Cons
- Bag style is capsule-like and an acquired taste
- Over organizing may limit the amount of gear, as opposed to an open cavern bag design