So glad to hear a review from a smaller woman and to discuss how comfortable the pack is to wear--or not! Too many reviews are done only by larger men and do not provide a well rounded perspective.

I really appreciate this review. I've been watching several trying to decide if this bag is for me, and most reviews just focus on all the cool features of the pack. But my number 1 concern with a large backpack like this is how comfortable it is to wear, not just for a little bit, but walking around an airport, waiting for transit, walking to a hotel. This review is one of a precious few by a woman too so I really value your opinion of how the bag feels to wear! The same item could feel totally different on different people. This perspective is one that is sorely needed to protect my sore shoulders and back!

As always, a wonderfully thorough review. Always appreciate that your reviews are not just rah-rah promotions. Your reviews cover very real-use information and detail on the features we don't often see in other reviews. Keep up the great work and thank you!

That hanging loop is a welcome addition to a pack like this. Perfect for hanging the bag on the back of a bathroom stall door!

Excellent thorough review thank you

Thank you for this in-depth review. I prefer the V1 version after seeing this video. Subscribed!

I’m not sure if she’s just small or petite or whatever but this really looks like the 45L option, it’s HUGE on her.

That bag just looks massive.

After 1 month. I love this backpack so much. organize sooo good and back panel comfy is better than I thought. wait for next oversea travel it's would be nice using experinces.

The pen loop being so poorly designed was disappointing, but I ordered the bag anyway. Now that I have it, I want to point out that there are actually spots for two pens! The slot shown in this video is for larger pens/markers, but there is actually a tighter slot using the fabric immediately above. Of all the videos on KZfaq showing the bag, I think the only one that you can see this in use is the official Pakt overview on their website.

V1 looks way better

Did she say 35L? This backpack 🎒 looks huge. It looks more like a 45L size.

Filled out - is this something that can be used as a personal carry? Or should I be looking for a bag with less liters in storage?

It is interesting to see someone dislike the shoulder strap because I feel like everyone else is praising them to the sky. I guess you really have to try every backpack to test whether you would like it or not... Anyway, great review!

What would be the best 35 L travel back pack for international travel ?

Does this bag fit under the seat in front of you? Or isit meant to be the only bag and go overhead?

Can you review the 15L?

Lauren, what's the best one travel backpack for you and your (and my) build? This seems to be best for taller people.

I have the 34L V1 bag and love it! It's the best travel backpack I've ever owned. I do have to say this V2 doesn't do anything for me. I feel their design updates have gone backwards making go from a sleek travel backpack to a big bulky turtle shell. I agree with others that th V1 also looks better.

$325 - Imma start looking at the price before I start liking the bags too much.. 🤣 Why is it so expensive? Does it come with a gold ingot inside?

Why does her 35L look bigger than other youtubers 45L reviews?

Is there any connection of the expandable section to the main connection when clam shell opened? or is it just separate only?

It looks enormous! Are sure that’s the 35L version?

At first I was sold on the backpack style carryon, but now that I'm thinking about it, it seems like a hassle versus a standard spinner no? Getting in a car, you have to pick that heavy thing up, fully or via the duffle carry, and walk rather than just effortlessly rolling it out to the car and quickly tossing it in. Same thing when dismounting, then walking through an airport. You're literally adding 30-50lbs of body weight to your trip rather than just gliding a spinner across the floor. Then you have issues with having to tuck those straps away so they don't snag on things walking down the airport isle and then up to the overhead storage. Then reverse on the way off the plane. That said what's the practical use case for this style of luggage? More like outdoors trips where you'll encounter terrain where wheels are not ideal? First thing I do when traveling is throw the case in a corner of the room and not touch it till I leave. I'm not going to throw the thing on my back and carry it around the destination, I'd pull out the little tote/stringer backpack for that. So... Again I've rotated back to... What's this for again?

Hmm, the location where the compression straps hook on is an unfortunate misstep. When you tug on it to tighten the compression, it's pulling on the zipper, too. Should have had a hook point above the zipper to not put strain on the closed zipper.

In your reviews, please include where the bag is actually made.

How comfortable to carry is this bag using 1 shoulder strap in messanger mode?

I was drawn to this the travel pack for the less attention grabbing (thus less prone to theft or robbery) design, color choices and durable materials used. The clamshell dividers are uniquely practical for a more wrinkle free travel. I like the zip out expansion pack that can also fit the 15 liter day pack while transiting but one has also the option of using it as part of the under seat stowage in a larger commercial plane too. I am guess 45 +10 =55 liters in total would not be accepted at carry-on by most airlines. The 15 liter day pack with that is amazing flexibility both sliding into the expansion pouch or under the seat carry-on is perfectly thought out. The 35 & 45l v2 travel back pack is out of stock and overprice for non US residence. It does not include the 15l day back which is another overpriced $185USD. The daisy chain loops don’t have much of a functional use. The hip strap does no longer double as a fanny pack as like in version 1. I would to compression packing cubes instead of the PakT branded ones regardless of the loops. The clip-on pouches are very expensive for they lack luster utility. There are more functional and cheaper one out there that make more sense. The front 2 pouches can’t be combined into an one cable locking system like Peak Designs 45 liter. The aluminum back stays have been replaced with a cheaper plastic set. The water bottle pouch is not long enough to be used alternatively, as a tripod or monopole & stand pouch.

Thanks for mentioning the shoulder straps. That already is a huge red flag for me, and the waist strap looks very uncomfy. I will just stick to my Cotopaxi Allpa 35

Nice Video..How much please?where Can I Buy Online or Actual stores please?Airplane friendly size and weight please?

I'd consider a pakt bag but for something thats meant to be minimal they're all so heavy. More travel packs need to be

I'm as tall as Lauren, good to know that this bag will make me looks like a mini man, gonna find something else that suits my height

Does this 35L bag fit under the seat of the airplane ..??

With the hip belt and load lifters adjusted properly, your shoulders shouldn’t hurt.

I don't know how people travel with a heavy backpack like this. It would break my back. For this size, its going to be a roller for me and a shoulder bag.

I have a hard time believing the airlines let you carry this bag on board- It looks gigantic

I have the 45 L version and this review is a load of kaka. Just because you love the AER bag that does not mean that the Pakt bag is bad . PAKT bags are the best bags PERIOD

Personally, I don't think she personally liked this bag. 😂

I just can’t wrap my head around that weird TSA pouch. I can’t imagine how that thing is useful in any situation domestic or international 🤷🏼‍♂️

Too expensive....

1) if you get the daypack, you have to unpack it pretty much when you pack up to put it back in the main backpack. That’s just idiotic. 2) the hip belt is not padded, it’s just a thin strap supporting a 45L bag. The people who designed this backpack never properly backpacked a single day in their life. Probably their travel plan is from the airport to the taxi to their 5 star hotel.

she did not like this backpack

expensive more than luxury brands

The 45L would be huge on you!