Bring Everything You Need Without Checking a Bag Suitcases aren’t made for world travel. Their cheap plastic wheels break easily on the cobblestone streets of Europe and dirt roads of less developed countries. Most backpacks aren’t much better. They’re designed for hikers and are too big to be carried onto a plane. Because they load
Bring Everything You Need Without Checking a Bag
Suitcases aren’t made for world travel. Their cheap plastic wheels break easily on the cobblestone streets of Europe and dirt roads of less developed countries. Most backpacks aren’t much better. They’re designed for hikers and are too big to be carried onto a plane. Because they load from the top, your clothes are disorganized and hard to reach.
In 2009, we took a backpacking trip to Eastern Europe. The trip was a blast, but our bags were a disaster. We couldn’t find the perfect travel backpack, so we made it: the Tortuga Travel Backpack.
Never pay airline baggage fees again. The Tortuga is a maximum-sized carry on backpack. The Tortuga measures 22x14x9″, the default measurements for carry on luggage. (Always check your airline’s guidelines before flying.)
Carries like a backpack; packs like a suitcase. The Tortuga is front-loading, like a suitcase, not top-loading, like a backpack. You can easily pack your bag and keep it organized as you travel.
Save your shoulders with the Tortuga’s hip belt. The belt transfers up to 80% of your bag’s weight from your shoulders to your hips. Because the hip belt and shoulder straps are fixed, the Tortuga will fit best if your torso is ~18-22″ long. Please check the fit before ordering.
The Tortuga also has locking zippers, a laptop sleeve, exterior and interior pockets, air mesh back padding, and a cover to protect the straps while in transit.
Is the Tortuga Right for You?
The Tortuga was designed for international travelers, backpackers, study abroad students, and digital nomads who want to pack light for trips of 1 week to 1 year.
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Osprey Farpoint 40L, Kelty Redwing 44, Pacsafe 45, Minaal 35 or Tortuga? Best Locks & Why I Only Do Carry-On (Before I get into the meat, if you’re already suffering from sticker shock,Tortuga’s website offers this bag for $200. Still too much? Have a look at Kelty’s Redwing 44. Kelty has been in the business for ages. They’re well-regarded. The Redwing gets great reviews. The best part? It’s currently on offer for $119. Yep. Less than half the price of Tortuga. However, there are a couple of caveats to be aware of. Read below to learn how it stacks up against Tortuga and the others before jumping…
great for taller people. it is my fault. i did not measure the backpack first. I am 5’3″ and 120 lbs and this bag is just too big for my frame. Especially because the straps are non-adjustable :(it fits perfectly for people with bigger frame, i.e. 5’7″ and 5’9″. My friends tried it out and they love it.I like the multiple compartments and the ease of grabbing things you need even when the bag is fully packed.unfortunately i’m just too small :(water repellant too!and the hip…
Great function! Bag met all airline carryon standards that I encountered. Clamshell style opening allows great visibility. Laptop compartment makes airport security a breeze.Only feedback: needs an addition exterior strap for bulky jackets and an addition strap to carry as a shoulder bag