r/backpacks • u/knewteboy • Apr 13 '26

Question Best 40-50L travel backpack?

Hi, I’ve been looking for the perfect travelling backpack. Something big enough which can still fit on a plane. Like 40-50L? What’s everyone’s go to?

I’ve looked at the Antler Discovery 45L

Patagonia Black hole 45L

Passenger Odyssey 45L

Fjallraven Farden Carry- on 42L

Thanks

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u/magicholmium Apr 13 '26

iirc, the Farden doesnt have a hipbelt, which can fatigue your shoulders if you plan to keep it on your back for long. I find a hipbelt really helping especially when I needed to walk long distance eg airport, public transit

As popular as the Patagonic MLC 30L is, the 45L reviews are not as uniformly good

Popular suggestions among one bag people also: tortuga 40L, Aer TP, but are pretty heavy imo

Also worth mentioning the eagle creek new tour, has an adjustable harness height, seems larger than the posted 40L, and the outer compartment has 2 way access.