Zara V.
Took all over Asia. Carried water and all sorts in it as a day bag and packed into my hand luggage for going through airport. Seems sturdy and strong. Obviously with a packable backpack it will not have the same structural strength as a normal back pack and there is no padding, but its strong, compact and has never let me down. The quality of the zips and material also seems really good
Mishelle R.
This bag is exactly is expected. Super light, lots of internal space, and comfortable. I bought this with the intention of keeping it in my hand luggage when travelling on low-cost carriers and using as my second smaller bag when I reach my destination. It is perfect for this purpose. It seems well-made enough, Im not expecting miracles because of the low price but it has performed well so far, carrying water and light jackets as well as cameras, sunglasses, that sort of thing. Very pleased with my purchase.
Erika K.
I ordered this bag just before a family holiday because i wanted a light, foldable bag which we could use for day trips whilst away. We often take extra layers or picnic lunches and i have become fed up of having to carry bulky, empty bags all day, or having to use carrier bags to hold lunch until we eat. I have to say I am very impressed with this! Firstly, its packed up size is smaller than i had expected. It's easy to put away in another bag, a large pocket or can easily be clipped onto a belt to carry with you. Secondly, when in use as a bag it is actually surprisingly spacious. It is obviously not massive but i was able to comfortable carry a couple of sandwiches, drinks and an extra layer around. The bottle holders are a great feature too. And thirdly, it comes in a fantastic choice of colours. I have the blue and it's lovely and bright. This is obviously not the sturdiest or most substantial of bags, but it is a great, flexible option and i am sure if it's well looked after it will last well. So glad I bought one!
Liza W.
I have only just received this backpack a couple of days ago so havent had a chance to use it but from when I unpacked it it looked and felt like very good quality, easy to unfold and fold back into its carrying pouch. I ride a scooter with a top box but sometimes I overdo it with my shopping and cannot fit the whole shopping into the box so I have the remainder hanging on my handlebars. This small backpack will be ideal and resolve my shopping issues on my scooter. Alternatively it will be used on walks or small shopping trips to the mall where I can throw my purchases into and carry on my back to keep my hands free for my cratches. Great product! Thank you.
Abbigael L.
What a fantastic bag! Brought for our holiday and was great for travelling. Very light weight and folds up into itself so that it packs into your suitcase adding no extra weight. It has an inside zip pocket, outside zip pocket and 2 netted bottle holders. I can fit a days worth of things in. It doesn’t have any padding on the back and wouldn’t want to carry anything heavy but for the usually holiday day pack it was great. I now use it for the gym and holds a towel, bottle etc and has plenty of space for all the other bits I take. I usually cycle to the gym and fits well on my back. Great bag!
Jennifer L.
This bag is so handy it should be a handbag :D I bought this for my travels as I was going to wet and hot places for several months and needed a day bag that wasn't my 40L backpack. It lasted the whole trip and is still going. The inside gets all plasticy and annoying with bits falling off though, but the outside remains intact. The color doesn't fade and its super easy to clean. I like the interchangeability of the backpack into a bumbag too, really makes all the difference when you have to fit it into your main luggage. Like I said, so frikkin handy it should also transform in to a handbag.
Kendall S.
I use this when I go on a vacation for a weekend and I travel via airplane and I only want to use carry-on luggage. I put this bag in the carry-on luggage. It looks okay - it is not best looking bag ever, but it is decent. It is reasonably sturdy. I have not tested its waterproofness, but it should be as good as most other bags. I recommend buying this has a cheap, easy to pack, easy to carry, leisure daypack.
Sandra B.
I'm really glad I bought this travel backpack - it's tiny when you fold it up and squeeze it into itself (the inside pocket transforms into a kind of pouch for when you don't need the backpack). But do be aware that this is not a 'proper' backpack - it is more like a bag with shoulder straps. Carrying something like a camera in this can get a bit uncomfortable as there's nothing to stop the sharper edges of what you're carrying from digging into your back, and there is also the worry (not yet realised in my case, as the backpack is still in one piece) that putting the wrong thing into this backpack, or overloading it with things, could lead to it ripping.
Hannah T.
Really pleased with this. I keep it as a day pack for when I travel with my young son. Great for weekends away where you need to travel lighter than usual. Good size pockets on side for 2 water bottles. I can fit plenty in it eg couple of rounds of sandwiches and snacks, our two light raincoats (pac a mac style), purse, phone, portable charger, pack of wipes etc with room to spare. Goes easily and tidily back into its zipper storage bag which serves as a good size internal pocket when using the bag. Front zip pocket handy to keep purse and phone easily accessible. It’s a very soft light bag so don’t expect it to stand upright well but that’s the only slight “con” I can think of. Seems well made and is comfortable enough for a full day’s wear. Not for super heavy loads I don’t suppose but it’s not intended for that.
Hillary P.
I bought this to use as a small, casual daypack on holiday. I had low expectations because of the price but the design and stitching and durability far exceeded my expectations. It was perfect for holding water, sun screen, a light jumper, map and phone. It’s a robust little bag that I over-stuffed on occasion when it suddenly got warm and I squished my coat into it, but it held up very well. The straps are easily adjusted while you’re wearing the pack. An individual water bottle fits into the mesh side pockets. And it does genuinely pack down into its own little zip pouch. It’s not fancy, not padded, not waterproof in a downpour, but for me it’s a great, light-weight, sturdy little daypack that I’ll pop into my luggage anytime I travel in future.
Rachel V.
Love these bags. Have 3 in different colours. I’m around 5ft 3 and find most rucksacks too big on my back but these are prefect. Really lightweight and definitely waterproof. My sons both play football and rugby and these bags hold everything I need to take including trainers and in the uk winters this bag is definitely tested. Highly recommend.
Olivia J.
If you are looking for a large backpack or an very robust one, then this isn't for you. But ... if you want a light daysack that you can fold up and put in your pocket this is ideal. I use it often for small shopping trips where I don't need to wear it until I have made purchases and also on short overseas trips where I need to bring back more that I took. Inexpensive and great for those situations.
Esther P.
Excellent little bag for outdoorsy stuff. I use it for walking to carry picnic/drinks/maps etc and it folds to about the size of a small side plate. I have large pockets in my waterproof jacket so it fit in ok. The straps are nice and wide so sit comfortably on your shoulders. The fabric is really strong and waterproof. I've seen much flimsier versions of these so I'm really impressed with this.
Danycka H.
The best of all when you want to store this back up you fold it inside out back into the integral storage pouch - which actually works. How many times have you bought neatly packaged items that when you want to repack simply won't go? Loads of times in my case. I'm happy to say that in this case its a doddle. Overall a great pack-a-bag item that is properly useful.
Samantha F.
The construction is pretty good - certainly for the price. Okay, you won't want to carry 50kgs of pig iron around but for a day bag when out and about fine. Its useful too. There are three storage areas - one at the back which is ideal for small things such as tourist maps you get for free, the main section for your guff and a small internal pocket which is less likely to be opened by some ner'do'well without you noticing it which, you can put your phone or small camera in.
Jeanne O.
Okay, not the kind of bag you climb Mount Everest with but as a convenient bag that can be stashed away for occasional use, a brilliant little thing. And because these are cheap you can buy a few of them and leave them somewhere convenient. I bought two and one is in the boot of my car and the other I take with me when I go out on my motorbike.
Chloe Q.
As ever, the backpack was received when advised, which was important as this was a last minute purchase before our trip. This will now be a permanent item in my suitcase for future trips.
Maddison C.
Needed a small, lightweight backpack for a trip to Venice. I did not expect too much given the price. I was very pleasantly surprised. Rather than the thin ‘umbrella’ like nylon that I was expecting, this backpack is well made of relatively thick material and was easy to re-pack into the pouch to pop in a suitcase for the return flight. The backpack is large enough to hold everything we needed for the day, with plenty more room to spare. It is very comfortable to wear, even over thick clothing.
Brianna P.
Not only will this be great for lots of our outdoor adventures at this time of year but I can see it being really handy for shopping trips and holidays too! Really pleased with it and all its great features!
Thea S.
The compact little zip pack opens and the rucksack folds out easily. The little zip pack then turns inside out and becomes an extra zip compartment inside the main part of the rucksack! Brilliant and a really handy hidden away place for valuables! The main compartment easily fits a fleece, waterproof jacket, hat and gloves with room for other bits and pieces. There is a zip compartment on the back and 2 net pouches on either side which are the perfect fit for a 500ml bottle of water securely. It has a carry handle on the top. The straps are easily adjustable for a comfy fit. After use it is very easy to pack away again. It is comfortable to use and we both wore it for a while on yesterday's walk and liked it.
Peneloppe E.
This is so well designed and surprisingly good for a compact little backpack! They're so handy for here in summer when we often set off in shirts but by the time you get up on the moors the wind is howling and rain is threatening and you need your fleece and raincoat! Its nice to not be committed to carrying a backpack for the whole journey because you can just fold it up and tuck it in your pocket!
Stacey D.
I’m going hiking this weekend and didn’t really have a bag suitable, (I’m a novice!). I knew I didn’t want to spend a lot of money on a bag as I doubt I’d use it that often so when I saw the price of the bag, I thought I couldn’t really go wrong.
I tried it out on a long walk I did last weekend and it was perfect!! Perfect size and the straps were very very comfortable so I didn’t have anything digging in. There are lots of pockets too which it make’s it very handy for carrying smaller items like phones and keys. Super impressed with this bag!
Maria S.
I was skeptic about this bag having seen the price and what it purported to do but I took a punt on it and it is one of the best bags I’ve had.
##### Build #####
The build is lightweight material similar to that of a light waterproof coat so it’s not heavy. The stitching is not scrappy and is well put together – even with my laptop and iPad in it doesn’t feel like it’s about to fall apart. There are a couple of mesh pockets on the side that have enough elasticity in them to keep things safe in there and there are two zip-able pockets for those smaller items without being too small to remove functionality.
##### Folding it #####
Folding it and unfolding it is a doddle. Once the bag is open and laid out just turn the inner pocket inside out and then either shove the bag inside it or roll it all into the centre and tuck it in. The great thing is you can be as neat or scrappy as you want and it will fit in fine. It folds into a small circle just bigger than your palm so not too big and not soo small, similar to a foldable shopping bag. There is a handy loop attached to it so you can clip it to something else if you’re using it as a backup or secondary bag.
##### Conclusion #####
I would easily recommend this bag to anyone. I have put mine through it’s paces over the last few months and it hasn’t let me down yet. It can certainly be used with lightweight laptops on the smaller scale but don’t let its size fool you, you can get a lot in it.
