Bagbug's Travel Backpack Review

Bagbug’s Travel Backpack Review

The backpack has two internal pockets inside the main compartment. One is small and the other is rather large.

Bagbug has made a very interesting packable backpack.  One thing I really like about this backpack is the fact that the backpack can be folded and zippered down to a fairly small size.  The backpack also comes with a clip that will allow the user to attach Bagbug’s backpack to another bag on the exterior. However, I have found more often than not, that I just simply stuff this small travel backpack into my other luggage until I need it. At the time that I am writing this, you can find this packable travel backpack on Amazon in different colors. I opted for black, because I believe that color stands out less while traveling.  The Bagbug backpack has a 12 liter capacity and a decent sized 5.51 in x 3.93 velcro area for those who would like to personalize the Bagbug travel backpack with their own velcro patches.  

The velcro on the one side allows the user to personalize the backpack by adding velcro patches.

I purchased Bagbug’s packable travel backpack for a trip to Japan because I wasn’t checking luggage with the airline and I wanted a bag I could fit inside my carry on bag.  The Bagbug backpack acted as my daypack for short excursions and walking around town. I found that the backpack had enough storage for a couple regular sized water bottles, a camera, a couple of lenses, lens cleaning materials, a guidebook, and some snacks.  The backpack itself is small and made using a very light and durable material, but it was able to carry many items. Bagbug’s packable backpack is perfect for lightweight travel where you can take the backpack off every once and awhile. However, the straps on this backpack are thin and do not offer any padding.  I was fine carrying that much stuff for a few hours, but not all day. This is the biggest downside to using this backpack. I don’t recommend packing this backpack with heavy objects for an all day or multiple day excursion.

The hook allows the user to attach this backpack to something else when it is not in use.

The company says the backpack is made using waterproof material.  I used the backpack in a light rain for a few minutes and had no problems.  I cannot speak to how this bag would hold up in an outright downpour for an extended period of time, but it was fine for the bit of rain I encountered.  I recommend sealing in electronics inside ziplock bags or other waterproof containers just in case if you are worried. I like the idea the company had of incorporating a MOLLE system on the exterior of the backpack to allow a user to modify the bag to his or her needs.

Notice the thin straps and lack of frame. Both allow the backpack to pack down to a smaller size, but can make extended use taxing on the body.

There are a few downsides to this backpack.  I’ve already mentioned that the shoulder straps do not offer any padding.  This could be a killer if you use Bagbug’s backpack for an extended period of time with something heavy inside.  Another issue could be the size itself. Bagbug’s packable backpack can hold 12 liters. That isn’t much if you’re looking for a backpack to be more than a day pack.  Also, using the MOLLE system will come at a cost since any extra pouches attached to the backpack means this packable backpack will not be as small as it would be otherwise.  The attachments will not affect how small the bag itself will pack down, but the added attachments on the outside will affect the overall size of this travel packable backpack even when it is packed down.

Bagbug did not sponsor this review in any way. Nor have I received any money from Bagbug to make this product review.

Bagbug’s packable travel backpack: https://amzn.to/2VDMCE2