Gonex Ultralight Handy Travel Backpack Packable Daypack 20L

I bought this to take as a personal item on a plane, and then to use hiking once at my destination.It's a nice size for carrying on a plane. If you don't over-stuff it, it fits nicely under the seat in front of you. The only problem I had was when I was in the middle seat on Icelandair. There was something under all the middle seats that made the stowing space smaller, so it MOSTLY fit but kind of stuck into my foot space.It was great for hiking, also -- the straps were padded enough to be comfortable, and it was light enough that it didn't feel like it was dragging me down. I carried a water bottle, protein bars, a portable charger, etc, and I sometimes forgot it was on my back. It did rain the whole time I was hiking, and the pack is not waterproof (but I didn't expect it to be), so I put my electronics in Ziploc bags inside.On my return trip, I emptied the backpack out and folded it up in my suitcase. I didn't look at how I was SUPPOSED to fold it, so I winged it, and it wasn't pretty, but it still folded up nice and small.Overall, it worked out really well.

This is a handy pack for traveling and short hiking. Yes, it is small but it is useful.However, after several use, coating inside surface started peeling off, it looks ugly.I wonder if its warranty takes care of this.****UPDATE****I contacted the seller regarding this issue and got a replacement within a week.Great customer service!

I've been using mine over a year for biking, hiking and snowboarding. It's light and durable enough to hold the basic survival stuff I need. The size and weight of this bag is where it shines. In this photo I have 2 bottles of water, my tools, fleece jacket and food so I'm really only carrying the weight of the stuff in it. This helps a great deal with balance when hitting the slopes. Great bag!

This this is BADASS. Never did I expect something in this price range to be as handy and helpful as it was. When I went to India for a wedding this was my day-pack, survival kit, security system and souvenir collector. This thing holds way more than you would ever imagine. When you head out for the day you can know that you wont be mad about bringing this! I haven't had any quality issues or anything! I have put this through the ringer on multiple trips and camping adventures. Even fully loaded down with water bottles and gear it was comfy and didn't make my back sweaty, I attached a photo of a typical daily load-out while I was in India! Go-Pro accessory case and all!

I've had this backpack for about 8 months now. I waited this long to write a review 'cause I wanted to see if the bag would actually hold up. It's a bit too small for taking all my school stuff to the library when I want to study, but it gets the job done for going to and from class most days. In the main compartment I can fit a 3 subject notebook, 13 inch Macbook Air (with a case since the bag isn't padded), 2 regular sized reading books, and textbook. Although I can fit all these items in my bag at once I prefer not to, because after a while the straps hurt my shoulders since they aren't padded. If I have class on the opposite end of campus I carry my notebook or textbook in my hand and carry the rest in the bag. I also use the backpack as a weekend bag occasionally and can fit a pair of leggings, short sleeve tshirt, long sleeve tshirt, undergarments, and small makeup bag. The seams on the bag haven't stretched out nor has the bag ripped anywhere which has pleasantly surprised me since the material is so thin. I gave the backpack a four out of five stars, because after only a month of use one of the mesh pockets on the side ripped and the elastic is stretched out even though I had only ever put a regular sized water bottle in it. Overall I'm pleased with the purchase and would recommend if you want an inexpensive and lightweight backpack that packs up nicely.

Bought this bag because I needed a packable day bag and I didn't want to pay $30+ for something that didn't need to be that much. It's super comfortable and can fit a whole lot in it. The side pockets are big and great for water bottles, external batteries or even stuffing in a packable rain jacket. The inside pocket at the top is great for storing small items that you need to grab and don't want to dig for. The large main compartment fit everything we threw at it. The straps are comfortable as well. So many times we went grocery shopping and used it to haul our groceries home and the weight never felt uncomfortable. I cannot brag about this bag enough. My bf brought along a drawstring bag on our trip and it ended up breaking. The only packable backpack we could find was an Osprey Osprey Ultralight Stuff Pack. Compared to the Gonex, it stunk. The water bottle pocket on the Osprey doesn't hold your water bottle at all so it's always falling out when you set it down, not the case with the Gonex. The straps on the Osprey would slip off unless you had them cinched all the way which was annoying at times. Even though the Gonex doesn't packup as small as the Osprey we didn't find it to be an issue at all. So save your money and buy this bag. Trust me.

This bag is well made, stitching and zippers don't seem like they will fall apart without a decent amount of abuse. The dimensions stated on the listing are a bit optimistic though. If you NEED the stated size, it but be worth opting for the larger version instead. This is still big enough for my needs though, it just looks like I'm wearing a kids bag when I'm using it :)

I've taken this bag across several countries, through rain and dust and it's surprisingly sturdy and has lasted months on the road. Highly recommend for a light day pack while travelling or shopping and folds into a tiny pack!I love it!

Lightweight, but sturdy. Love this backpack. Have used it on hikes and for getting about and it holds up well for the lightness of the fabric.

Love these, really handy and lightweight.Ended up buying two!

Lightweight and can be easily taken along for that extra bag for grocery or other shopping. Handy when you're taking public transport