For adventures that involve carrying a lot of stuff, there’s nothing like a travel backpack to free up your hands to deal with kids, luggage, tickets, etc. Such is the case with Amazon’s Matein backpack, which has garnered nearly 44,000 very positive reviews from buyers. As I discovered on a business trip, this product is we make the stuff that dream travel backpacks of.
For starters, it offers tons of storage. There are three main compartments and three smaller ones - including one that nestles in the lower back, perfect for protecting a passport or wallet - and two side mesh pockets for a water bottle. The larger compartments have even more pockets and places to organize things, so you never have to search for a phone charger, lip balm, or other insignificant items. I put a lot of stuff in this backpack, and it never had that distended look that other bags get when you carry a lot of gear.
It’s very comfortable, with ample padding in the straps, handles, and other areas where the bag touches you. I like the details, like a strap to attach the bag to your luggage handle and a USB charging port on the outside of the bag with a hidden cable on the inside. Last but not least, it’s made of durable and water-resistant fabric and comes in a half-dozen stylish colors.
But don’t take my word for it. These thousands of buyers on Amazon gave this popular purchase an average rating of 4.8 stars. One reviewer notes, “If I could give this backpack 10 stars, I would. It completely exceeded my expectations in terms of quality, design, color and price. The amount of pockets and space this backpack gives me is incredible!”.
Another says she filled it with “winter clothes for a three-day trip, toiletries, entertainment (in this case, a knitting project), a beanie and scarf, my laptop, planner, iPad and Bluetooth keyboard, and other miscellaneous items. It’s really full, but it feels solid on my back.”
While $40 doesn’t seem like an excessive price for a great travel backpack, savvy shoppers should note that the price has come down several times - to $17.33 according to Camelcamelcamel, Amazon’s price tracker - so waiting might give you a better deal.
Matein Laptop Travel Backpack
$40
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