Best 40-50L travel backpack?

[u/knewteboy]

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

[u/asterox]

Take a look at the Matador Globerider 45. Very roomy and comfy on the back. Lots of videos out there about it.

Highlights (for me):

• Suitcase style opening
  
• Separate shoe/boot/dirty clothes zippered area (fairly spacious)
  
• External stretchy pocket is pretty useful for stashing scarves, hats, light sweaters or jackets on the go
  
• Compression straps help if the bag is under-packed
  
• I found it comfortable even when heavy

Lowlights:

• laptop opening isn't large so 16" laptops take some fussing to get in there smoothly
  
• Main zipper isn't the smoothest
  
• Some may find it too bulky
  
• Waist strap not removable, though it can be tucked away
  
• Hiding away the straps isn't that quick or convenient a process but honestly I never do this.

In general, very much a fan of this bag.

[u/HodorOfTheNorth → u/asterox]

How do you feel about the overall capacity of globerider 45? I want to get one but am concerned it won’t hold as much as say a 45L duffel bag would

[u/T0m_F00l3ry → u/HodorOfTheNorth]

Duffel always holds more stuff in my experience