10 Best Carry On Travel Backpacks Compared (2023) | One Bag Travel Packs | $200 and up

In this video I will be taking a look at 10 of the best one bag travel backpacks in 2023 that come in at over $200. The bags in this list are all excellent options for minimal travel, but they are a big investment and it can be difficult to decide which is best for your needs so in this video I will be discussing some of the pros and cons of these popular options.

Which of these is your favorite? What are some other great premium travel bags I should check out?

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Music: “Staycation” - Corbyn Kites

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Height - 5’11”

00:00 - Intro

00:56 - Aer Travel Pack 3 (Best All-Around)

03:03 - Tortuga 40L Travel Backpack (Most Comfortable)

05:22 - Goruck GR2 (Most Durable)

08:19 - Evergoods CTB35 (Best Organization)

11:01 - Minaal Carry On 3.0 (Best Laptop Protection)

14:30 - Peak Design (Most Feature Packed and Camera Gear Friendly)

18:48 - Alpaka Elements Travel Backpack (Sleekest Form Factor)

20:43 - Pakt Travel Backpack V2 (Most Unique Layout)

24:38 - Bellroy Transit Plus (Spacious and Minimal)

28:11 - Tom Bihn Synik 30 (Smallest and Best Ecosystem of Accessories)

32:59 - Conclusion

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[MrChumpas]

I think I’ll go with the 22L version from your other video. The way that the zippers to the main and side compartments on both bags made me make the decision for the 22L the correct one based on my needs.
Thanks for the detailed videos

[TheTrailDancer]

Great video bro! I use the Aer and Fjällräven gear; really interested in trying the Peak D and Pakt. :)

[StriderEsq]

This is a great Video. I really think you hit all the best travel bags on the market. I like that you showed what makes them great and unique from each other. Keep up the great work!

[manueldelgado]

I know it falls under the 200 mark, but I think the Osprey Farpoint is an awesome pack for One Bag Travel, that has a good harness system, and is very minimal.

[brochg]

Thank you for covering all of these great bags! I held my nose when I first ordered a Synik 30, but I trused the greater community on how great that it is. When I opened it, I loved the color, but it was as flast as a pancake, and I thought I had made a big mistake. After a few months of use, it has become my favorite bag!

[nomad]

Hi Danny,

Nice video!

Can’t believe I have 7 out of the 10 packs you mentioned here. Missing the Goruck GR2, Apaka Element, and Tom Bihn Synik 30.

I would add the Heimplanet Transit 34l, Moment new Weekender 28l, Matador Globerider 45l, and Wandrd Prvke 41l. Both Heimplanet and Moment have been understated and I used them more than I thought I would have expected. Wandrd is missing load lifters but have comfortable shoulder straps.

Evergoods CTB 35l and PD packs have bad shoulder straps that start to dig in when the load out is heavy and walking in international airports terminals that are super long. PD is the worst and deep inside my storage of many packs. They should fix this in the v2. Otherwise well made with good organizations.

[dhervochon]

Hey Danny. Thanks for the video. One suggestion. While you’re reviewing a bag, if you could put a banner on the bottom that tells which bag you’re talking about- the entire video length. I like to “screenshot” things I am interested in and the name of the bag always in the screen would help. I hope this is helpful. Thanks, Dean

[xylesx]

Great video as always. Nice. :) would love to see a future video perhaps covering smaller carry-ons for folks who like travelling with a checked luggage! Maybe something that can hold essentials on the plane and double as your day pack!

[RealMuperSan]

I like this list, plus a list for personal sized bags!

[WilyHazzard]

I love kislux that on the butterfly bag it says auguri / tanti auguri which means happy birthday

[ChronicSurfer]

I'm absolutely stuck between the AER TP3, Tortuga, and GR2 for long-term one bag travel. You're reviews are so good, you sold all three to me. Any thoughts?

[DigiDriftZone]

I have the PD Travel Backpack and I NEVER used the waist strap, I need to figure out how to remove it heh.

[JoshuaMorey-sc]

Really looking for a review and how the Mystery Ranch Mission Rover would stack up to other one bag travel!

[CrazyCranker]

I have this problem every time I travel, it seems I'm always having to walk like over a mile from the time I get off the plane to my destination. For me, if it's a 40L backpack, it better have a good hip belt system. Especially for the prices their asking for these.
I've noticed a lot of these bags do not have them or have just a strap.
That's not going to cut it for me.

[DuyNguyen-kfqz]

Great video! Which one have you used the most?

[AmesAndGeo]

Will the alpaka fit under a plane seat as a personal item?

[MarcucciLeising]

Combining elegance and luxury kislux

[Qjemuse]

Which one would be the second most comfortable to wear other than the Tortuga?

[soopR]

i am wondering about osprey's tropos 32 as an EDC plus travel bag. not sure how to compare it with those in this list. any feedback is highly appreciated. thank you for your videos

[sheryne]

Im really keen to get the travel pack. Would you recommend i get the x-pac over cordura nylon exterior??