Tortuga designed it as the ultimate carry-on backpack for city travelers. Its excellent build quality, thoughtful design and excellent comfort earned the best score of any carry-on backpack the team has ever tested.
Ideal if you want a backpack that is easy to pack and easy to carry, which works for almost any trip to your destination. Perfect for city trips, but you can really take it anywhere.
Even when I was carrying a lot of weight, I felt the Tortuga Travel backpack was comfortable and evenly distributed. This pack won 9.2 in comfort. This is the best comfort score of any city travel backpack we have tested.
The main compartment opens completely like a book. In other words, rather than stuffing things from above like a standard daypack, you can pack them like a suitcase. The external laptop sleeve makes it very easy to pull out the computer for TSA checks and I love the arrangement of pockets. I remained very organized while traveling with this bag.
Finally, the backpack’s build quality is top notch, earning a 9.5. The fabric is durable, the zipper is a large YKK model, and all components are durable.
But the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro is not perfect. For one thing, at 4.5 pounds, it feels pretty heavy. I think the extra comfort and support will compensate for your weight, but if you’re looking The best lightweight luggagethis is not a good option.
The price of this backpack is also at the high end. You get what you pay for with durable construction and smart design, but it’s not a great choice for those who only travel occasionally. This bag is an investment and you want to make sure you use it frequently enough to get the value of your money.
The Tortuga Travel Backpack is ideal for those who want a robust, large-capacity bag that is organized like a suitcase and comfortably transports the city’s streets and airports. However, if you tend to travel lightly or are worried about the price, this may not be the best option. This backpack is excellent for frequent travelers who value organization, durability and style.
If you like the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro and want something lighter or cheaper, Tortuga offers an alternative option. Travel Backpack Light. It has a very similar design, but is made of inexpensive 630D nylon, with less rigidity/structure, less water resistant, no adjustable fuselage length and less weight.
