UNDERSEAT PRO 17.5″ Travel Backpack Review (2 Weeks of Use)

[@Al-lt6jx]

I'm glad you guys are reviewing upcoming brands and affordable backpacks. I love the fact that it is an American small business! Thank you for such a thorough review. This is exactly what I was looking for!

[@PackHacker2]

Thanks for watching! 😃

[@MalayArcher]

This is pretty much a huge size Kanken with more pockets and organisation. Love it!

[@PackHacker2]

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[@Al-lt6jx]

I totally agree!

[@NoKreativeUsername]

I get mine tomorrow. Looks like exactly what i need. No bells n whistles, just room to pack lotsa clothing.

[@PackHacker2]

Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙 Let us know how you like it!

[@linedwell]

That bag look pretty decent for the money, its about £60 in the uk right now. Nice to see a more budget option reviewed. ❤

[@PackHacker2]

Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙

[@scottdye]

Honestly, I think the fact that this bag is EXACTLY sized for the restrictions is its best feature. Once you know you have to keep the bag as a cube and not a rounded cube, you can't accidentally overstuff it - the bag itself contains its own "size check". Almost all other bags allow you to overpack easier, and you just have to hope. With this, you can overpack it if you are on a airline that is not as picky, but if it is one that is more likely to 'test' just make sure you keep the corners squared off. My wife got the roller version of this, and even though she did not love it and returned it, if nothing else I wanted her to keep it so we had a "template" of sorts for any other personal item bag we wanted to carry - just putting another bag next to this was more accurate that trying to measure my other bag :) . I'm considering getting this version for myself, especially since it CAN be overstuffed if I don't need to be as restrictive, seemingly moreso that the roller bag. Thanks for the review!

[@durhamskywriter]

Wow, I was hoping you’d review this one before I went on my cross-country trip to Los Angeles last month. I went ahead and bought it anyway (for $50) and I couldn’t be more pleased with it. Although I already had several backpacks, they had so many pockets and features that none of them could accommodate my Japanese bento snack box. The Underseat Pro easily carried my bento box, all of my electronics, and more. It’s a truly great bag and I’ll continue to use it on future trips (and leave my fancy, more expensive bags at home).

[@PackHacker2]

Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙

[@historical_lisa315]

If you use 2 luggage straps-one across the length and one criss crossing across the width, you can cinch it smaller to fit in the Frontier baggage sizer.

[@ironcityblue]

Outstanding review! Thanks. Where do you get the packing cubes for it?

[@terrycoye3373]

You found the carry uncomfortable when the bag was overpacked (and the laptop was in the front pocket, too, right?). Was it sufficiently comfortable to carry after you removed the top layer of gear? And did the laptop still push into your back even when the bag was not overpacked?

[@696969bold]

Can you pack the same amount in Fjällraven Kanken or Tortuga Laptop backpack?

[@analissalowe8469]

What size laptop did you manage to use in the top sleeve?

[@underseat_pro]

You can fit up to a 17.3 inch laptop in the top sleeve 🙂

[@analissalowe8469]

@@underseat_prothanks for your quick response. Will the smaller version come out soon?

[@underseat_pro]

@@analissalowe8469My apologies for the late response. A smaller version will be available this summer. It will comply with European personal item size.

[@actionlessaction]

Finally!!!

[@PackHacker2]

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[@starwarzfan4593]

What kind of wallet does Lauren use in this video?

[@budbx90]

How would this compare to the north face base camp duffel XS, it's 31 liters and the dimensions are 11x 18x 11 and I got an upcoming flight with frontier and I'm hearing that they are real anal about bag policies, would I be good using the base camp duffel as a personal item or would this be a safer bet? I'm not tryna pay extra fees😅

[@mindyschaper]

Interesting.

[@craigo2142]

Looks like it needs a little more structure and less "non-usable" skinny pockets. Good size, but, lots of non-usable pockets. Also, if laptop hurts your back, wouldn't be my choice.

[@PackHacker2]

Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙

[@696969bold]

Im looking for a Ryanair personal sized backpack/crossbody convertible with: Ultralight weight Load lifters Hideaway straps Optional hip belt grab handles Cross body strap Admin panel Clamshell opening Suitcase style inside Hideaway Water bottle sleeve/mesh Molle or loops for carabiner Water resistant Samantha Brown, hear my prayer.

[@underseat_pro]

We’re taking notes 😉

[@bbl2019]

The Patagonia 30L MLC might work

[@crazycrazysnakeman]

It’s not padded but it’s not not padded. Shrodingers padding

[@mynock250]

there’s no way you can get that on a budget airline, thats a checked bag. i fly delta there are very very generous , but that bag is False advertising no way that fits under a seat even empty. LMFAO.Thats a full size checked back.

[@durhamskywriter]

Southwest is considered a budget airline and my bag easily fit under the seat on all four flights this past month.

[@LoneGunman90]

The budget airlines have larger allowances for personal items than some other carriers. Spirit, Frontier and Southwest all allow 18x14x8 as does AA. On pricier carriers, it's not as much of an issue because they're not very strict about checking personal item bag sizes. Maybe a mild inconvenience to your aisle mates if you don't get a window seat if it's an inch too long.

[@underseat_pro]

Our backpack actual measurements are 17x13x7. It complies with Spirit, Frontier, American Airlines and Southwest among others. It fits perfectly under the seat in front you.

[@PackHacker2]

Thanks for sharing! 🤙

[@KennethLeung38]

She overpacked the bag initially and she admitted it later in the video. If filled properly it will fit under the seat.