7 of the Best Carry-On Backpacks

[@sleepingcolours]

You are so awesome at reviewing and filmmaking. Your videos give me life. I always learn so much, I'm such a bag nerd. Ps: I love how you pronounce "comfortable." 👌🏼

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much. That means a lot 😊

[@jm77_josemanuel]

I totally agree with you. To europeans as us, the Heimplanet is a very good option; import taxes are too much high, and its a quite nice bag.

[@geotang]

Didn't think I'd be buying a bag today but your comments on the Aer 2 made me go for it! Been making do with a Mission Workshop Rambler but the top loading is annoying for travel.

[@Youknowthebo]

That's awesome. Let me know how you like the aer

[@DeeEllEff]

Good, compact pros & cons. I would note that you speak at some length about the Trakke bag costing 350 GBP, while not mentioning that the monstrous Mission Workshop bag is 585 USD!

[@hgchcxdxx]

Great video again, dynamique etc. Your quality is increasing video after video, keep going ! The sum up was a nice idea btw

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much 😉 ✌️

[@Hermetic_]

6:00 I have the Aer DayPack, which is smaller. I find a) the zippers pulls are too loud, so I replaced with silent pulls, b) the lack of clam shell makes it difficult to carry anything more than a few notebooks. I was surprised how much I dislike not having a clam shell approach, even for a daily office bag. Pro: Discrete look, and convertible from messenger to backpack. Overall: I’m looking at the Topo commuter brief case and Topo 3-day brief case. Great video btw!

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, Mike. Yes, once you are used to clamshell openings, duffel or top loading openings feel very impractical.

[@salottonerd4752]

Is there a backpack like Cotopaxi allpa travel backpack but less expensive??

[@DesmondCheng]

Great Review!! Haha I'm planning for a trip to Hawaii and I have too many bags to choose from lol. I totally forgot about the Aer Travel Pack 2! I'll most likely take that

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, Desy! And thanks for stopping by!

[@chooseboost]

Great review Bo. Thank you for your help when I was looking for a bag I just purchased the AER travel pack 2 and am waiting for it to be delivered to Australia. I’m interested that you didn’t bring up a go-ruck during your review but don’t mind. I can see they have their downsides, e.g. weight and cost but interested in them to start rucking. Thanks once again. Maybe I will see you in your travels one day.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks mate. I wanted to include a goruck, but the only one that I have is the gr0 which is 20L big and doesn't fit in this list of 30l ish carry on bags. Hopefully I can test a gr2 in the future

[@daviddessus8323]

Great video Bo! Everytime I see the Trakke Storr SP I wanna cry 😁

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks for watching, David. Do you cry because you like or dislike it?

[@daviddessus8323]

Haha I cry because I’ll never get my hands on it ! It’s such a pricey beauty. As you said, it’s the kind of bag you can hang on your wall, like the sneakers addict do with their shoes. I should have watched your video on it maybe 10 times 😂.

[@Youknowthebo]

😂 I'm glad that you see it that way. It sure is a pricey investment. It definitely will get a place in my apartment

[@daviddessus8323]

Lucky you 😁!

[@chrisronan]

The AER bag is getting so much attention that I’m thinking about buying one. Like you I have a bag farm. Tons of bags. But so many applications. I’m interested in the AER, the peak design and topo designs. Love your videos man. I am in that place where your equipment begins to own you rather than you owning it. So I’m looking for a back with quick access to my essentials will let you know how it goes. Chris

[@Youknowthebo]

Nice to meet another bag enthusiast! Would love to hear which bag you are getting next. Cheers, mate!

[@chrisronan]

Bo Ismono - awesome. I’ll let you know. Keep up the cool work!

[@Youknowthebo]

Cool. And thanks for watching 😉 ✌️

[@kareemwalid]

it's 1 Am in Egypt and i'm still Watching 😂 I liked before watching 💙

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, Kareem 😉✌️

[@Jonayo28]

Hope you could try and review the Peak Design Travel Pack and consolidate its place among these bags

[@Youknowthebo]

I hope so too 😉

[@nekalcheg]

Thanks for your massive review! What's the water bottle? Asobu, I suggest?

[@Youknowthebo]

There are multiple in this video. But all of them are isolated bottles that I got from Amazon. I like to drink my water a little bit warm.

[@roldanguillermo]

Hi Bo, Great comparison video. Which has more capacity AER 2 or the heimplanet? I am between these two and I can't decide. I have seen the packhacker packing list using the AER an it's fits a lot of stuff. Thanks in advance. I adore your work. Regards.

[@christianhowell3791]

Guillermo Roldán so what did you decide? I am also looking at those 2 bags.

[@tsoukk13]

If you feel like you don`t have space to put them all somewhere,feel free to send me one Bo!i don't have a preference!nice video as usual and with good info!

[@Youknowthebo]

😉 Thanks, mate

[@cchhrriiss3101]

If I had not backed the peak design travel backpack I think i would have gone for the trakke - non special edition, the goruck or the aer. Or probably 2 out of those 😉 So some out of your collection and some new candidates. Now I’m waiting for my peak and will then decide if I „need“ another travel pack.

[@Youknowthebo]

Please let me know how how you like the peak as soon as you have tested it

[@Chr.1995]

No peak design travel backpack ?

[@CaptTrips19]

Great video! How would you rate the Peak Design Travel Pack against the Aer 2 and Heimplanet Transit travel packs?

[@manuelruanosika]

You should really test the peak design travel pack! I have the everyday back pack and love it. Would really like your point of view on the travel pack!

[@Youknowthebo]

Yeah, it has been on my wishlist for such a long time. I'm really late to the party, so many have already reviewed that bag.

[@v1d300]

Great overview. Thank you for this video.

[@zcast123]

Great video! I also have a small frame (5’2”) so I am super excited that GORUCK came out with an 18in 26L GR2. I hope you can get your hands on one and make a review as so far I cannot find any videos.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks. Yes, that smaller gr2 is on my wishlist

[@yiorkis401]

Hi Bo from Cyprus, how about the minaal 2.0? I am between the minaal and Heimplanet transit! What are your thoughts on evergoods civic travel bag , I’m diffing the look and use. Nice vids

[@Youknowthebo]

Hey Zum! I haven't been able to test or see the Minal in person yet. But it is definitely on my wishlist. Hopefully I can get one this year. The Evergoods Travel pack looks pretty unique in design. Kinda reminds me of some NASA equipment to be honest. But they make some high quality stuff, would love to test it in the future

[@yiorkis401]

I am now between Setout and evergoods ctb !! Keep them vids coming

[@hawkkamania]

Love this kind of videos, thumbs up.

[@bobshuff6156]

Great video. I just picked up a messenger bag today. I guess I'm a collector. Would you put any of the Tom Bihn bags in this category? I like my Aeronaut, but would like to try a Tri-Star or Western Flyer.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, Bob. Unfortunately I haven't had the chance to see a Tom binh bag in person yet. So I can't really comment on your question. But I would like to check one out in the future

[@anthonycbrown1952]

Thank you for the great comparison. Unfortunately, many comparisons/reviews don't speak to the bag design from a safety / tampering perspective. In a commuter situation with packed subways, having a bag with many openings facing towards potential thieves is a negative. Also, too many externally facing openings also increases the chance of leaving and opening unzipped - increasing the chance of an item falling out.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks for the great comment, Anthony. I do agree with you to some degree, and I do want to add that there is no safe way to protect yourself from pick pockets. I tested one anti theft backpack and I was not impressed. The worse thing is that antitheft backpack tend to give you a false sense of security IMO. I believe that the best way against pickpockets is situational awareness: I see so many people starring on their phones being oblivious to their surroundings for instance. Inside crowded areas I always stand with my back against a wall and have my backpack between my legs on the ground for instance.

[@anthonycbrown1952]

@@Youknowthebo Please consider doing a future on traveling smart & safe with your bags. As you mentioned, there are some basic smart things that will make you less of a target. YT Video: Montreal Laptop / Backpack Thieves

[@Youknowthebo]

That's a good idea. I had something similar on my to do list

[@biancaraedeleon4574]

I want all of them

[@bradleyantkiewicz8481]

Hey Bo, have you reviewed any of the Nomatic backpacks? If so, what were your thoughts?

[@Youknowthebo]

Hey Bradley, Not yet, but I'd definitely like to test one in the future

[@kevin7jazz]

I find the Alchemy Equipment AEL008 + AEL013 as a formidable solution in both style and functionality.

[@Youknowthebo]

I haven't had the chance to test an alchemy bag yet. But I will get one soon 😉

[@kevin7jazz]

@@Youknowthebo Looking forward to seeing a thorough review....

[@asura3024]

Could you review a round up of small walk around bags whenever you get the chance? Like the size of Bellroy Campus and Aer Fit, not the Bellroy Campus Plus and Aer Tech/Work bags (22L+).

[@Youknowthebo]

Yes, that's something I'm planing to do. I'm still waiting on the Errant and maybe one or two more

[@asura3024]

@@Youknowthebo awesome! Obviously I'll watch it, I watch every video. Also could you get your hands on the Incase Allroute day pack. There are ads all over instagram for it but not a single review. It looks really good and incase is a well known brand as you know

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, mate. Incase is always on my wishlist. But there are so many bags at the moment, so I try to concentrate on the bag brands that aren't readily available in stores or Amazon which has easy returns.

[@ThisRightSideUp]

Hi, Bo, Your videos are tops! How about doing a video like this with regards to actual airline restrictions? Eg., the Oppose This will not it Ryanair....

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, mate. I was thinking about something like that. But in my experience Airline restriction can vary vastly between the different airlines and it is also kind of a gamble depending on the staff. Sometimes the staff will just wave you through and sometimes the pick apart every cm of your bag.

[@ThisRightSideUp]

Bo Ismono Yes...I mention it because Ryanair made their restrictions even more tight for 2019...aarrgh!!

[@vapesan666]

Does anyone know if the Aer can fit a 32oz hydro flask ?

[@alsil9793]

I have the AER Travel pack 1 and the water bottle pocket does not fit my full size Nalgene. So, while I don't have either the Travel Pack 2 or the 32oz Hydro, I would probably presume it does not fit. The water bottle pocket is not very large. (it does fit a pair of folded up beats solo 3 which I end up putting in there and clipping my water bottle to the outside).

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, A L Sil. The water bottle pocket of the 1 and 2 are the same size.

[@aldoacvs]

Always a great video.

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much 😉 ✌️

[@deathblade7604]

Thanks for this round up video - it's pleasant and informative as always. I was wondering if you would do something like a "top xx bags of 2018" video. Good to see Aer remains as one of your top choice. I decided to get the Aer Travel Pack 2 after seeing your review (and many other reviews of other bags). While the bag is a little wide for my small body frame, it is a good compromise for a 10 day trip. I can't wait to try it out! Just curious though, have you heard of the North face Kabyte? I've been using it for a year and I like it a lot for its sleek and minimalistic looks. Would love to hear your views of it. :)

[@ldacruz6272]

Great video, as always! I really like your style, level of information as well as pros and cons! Wanted to buy the Heimplanet but its not available until next year. :-(

[@Youknowthebo]

Thank you very much. I think the heimplanet is worth the wait. Or if you can't wait that long, the aer is great as well

[@ldacruz6272]

Bo Ismono: True, but as you mentioned as well, the AER is more expensive because of customs and shipping to Germany and I really prefer having the adjustable straps on the shoulder pads, as I use them a lot.

[@Youknowthebo]

Are you living in Europe?

[@ldacruz6272]

Bo Ismono Yes, in Germany.

[@sagard911]

Nice video as always. Can you please review the 'dnx digital nomad 35' from outdoorshop123?

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks. I never heard of that bag before, but I will Google it 😉

[@maxxphysics7364]

The last one is your design?

[@Youknowthebo]

No. I don't work for Carryology. I'm just a contributor of reviews

[@Eldare]

That Videofilter ist really exhausting

[@danielshackleford841]

Came to see if you'd posted this video yet, and I'm only 3 minutes late! haha. Good stuff as usual, Bo.

[@alejandrocerdas5212]

The Trakke SP 🤤😍😪

[@patricklerigolleur7891]

Wo ist der GR0 ? :-)

[@Youknowthebo]

Mein gr0 ist ja nur 21l dementsprechend passt er nicht in diese Liste. Die hier sind ja alle um die 30l groß. Und den gr2 hab ich bisher noch nicht testen können

[@kareemwalid]

@@Youknowthebo I'm learning german for about a year now and finally i could understand the comment 😂 Who is German Now ? 😂😂

[@Youknowthebo]

That's awesome. German is such a hard language. So props to you for learning this language

[@expatadventureturkey9324]

No Peak Design Travel line 😱 🤔 “great video enjoyed the review and thoughts”

[@Youknowthebo]

Thanks, Michael. I haven't tested the peak design yet. Hopefully I'll get a chance in the future

[@aight365]

What smartphone do you use? And what is your favorite smartphone on the market now? Not iOS*

[@maxxphysics7364]

Thanks

[@gabechen]

Will you ever review leather backpacks? :O

[@Youknowthebo]

I really like leather, but I don't like all the weight it adds. Nevertheless, there is a leather backpack arriving within the next few weeks that I will review 😉

[@toiletthougts4974]

You should review some anello amd herschel bags

[@noelsuministrado]

TNF Overhaul 40. Still the best bar none.

[@ormasas9159]

make a 2020 edition!

[@siowly]

Checkout Mystery Ranch Urban Assault 👍

[@kidbach]

So, if people who collect sneakers are, "Sneakerheads" what do you call backpack collectors? (Hmmm...) I travel(usually 3 day overnighters) with a Osprey Nebula 34, but that AER is talking to me. Thanks for sharing, Bo.

[@Youknowthebo]

Probably bag nerds 😂 the aer is pretty cool. Not sure how it compares to osprey because I never had a chance to see one live.

[@aimanyunuz8140]

backpack giveaway? pleaseee since you have so much😂😂