Venture Pal40L Lightweight Packable Travel Hiking Backpack Daypack

I used this on a 5 day cruise and loved it. It’s lightweight , fits comfortably, folds up so it doesn’t take up too much luggage space, and has tons of pockets & places to put things. I was able to fit 3 beach towels, change of clothes for 3 people, a sun hat, pouch with sunscreen, and several other miscellaneous items with plenty of room to spare. It seems well made and I feel as long as it isn’t overstuffed it should hold up.

I bought this as an inexpensive backpack I can put inside my carry-on to fill with goodies I buy on my vacations. While in use, it ended up becoming more of a favorite daily backpack. Yes it doesn’t have the paddings at the back or padded straps to be uber comfortable like a standard backpack, but has handy little compartments and zippered areas. Very light weight, so amazing for multiple uses that requires very light packing and yet ‘feature filled’. Without the padding, the same volume allows for things to be stuffed inside.Surprisingly looks wickedly cool too - more in person once filled than in pics. Cool in an outdoorsman sense more than an office use.

I have had this backpack for years and I love it! The pockets are great, the wet bag is great, it folds up small, it’s got straps you can use to carry extra clothes on the outside. My giant 40 oz steel insulated water bottle fits in the side mesh pocket. It has held up without any wear, but I don’t carry around rocks in it. A great value.

Can I put a 4.5 or 4.9 stars? The only reason I did not put 5 stars is to highlight there is room for some little improvements. I have had this backpack just under a month and done two airline trips so far. I have been impressed with it, as I expected to be given the other positive reviews and product description. My positive comments follow down below, after my minor notes, which are hardly critical:1. The smaller "inner" pocket inside the zippered front pocket is a "loose" pocket, as shown in my attached pic. If the bag is on my back, that's great. But as soon as I lay it down (under the plane seat, for example), everything in that pocket slides out into the zippered pocket; this has happened to me a couple of times already. A Velcro flap or small zipper on that pocket would solve it (at the cost of a fraction of an ounce... I get that; every addition costs!) A backpack by nature is tossed about, laid flat, thrown in the car, etc.2. The text notes the upgraded waterproof pocket, which I think is a great improvement on other stuffable bags. In my month of usage, I found myself using it for other things, like a stack of tissue in case I have an allergy attack on the plane. This pocket is good-sized, but will really only hold one item, either a swimsuit OR a towel, for example. I like that it is accessed from outside the bag.3. A key fob would be handy. When I'm traveling, I don't need my car keys from home... until I get back. A key fob would allow me to snap them in and know exactly where they are when I get back. I can't put them in the loose pocket (see point #1) because they won't stay there.Now, highlighting the many features that I do like...1. That it easily stuffs into itself. I could just stuff it in, but I folded it vertically in quarters, then rolled it up and into the pocket. When I returned from my trip, I2. Even better: When I'm using the backpack, that stuff sack—inverted—becomes a zipper pocket itself... and the best place for the critical items I need secured (e.g., not 'loose') but easily accessible like lotion, wallet, car/hotel keys, earbuds, etc.3. The extra pocket (no zipper or flap) inside the main pocket is a good place for my Kindle.4. The light weight. I laid it flat in my carry-on bag while traversing the airport, then at the gate took it out and put it on my back. Now I had all of my plane essentials without having to rifle through my carry-on bag when I got to my seat.Finally, the bag has a handful (6-10) little—and I mean *little*—loops on the outside. I have absolutely no idea what they're for, other than cosmetic purposes. But since they only cost hundredths of an ounce, it's not a big deal.

I have had this backpack for five years, and absolutely love it, which is why I had to write a review now.I've used it for short hikes to back country sites, as well as short day hikes, and even kayaking, and it has held up beautifully! It washes up easily in a washing machine (air dry!), and packs up small for travel. I pretty much always take it when I travel somewhere. Additionally, despite getting dirty and going through many washes, it hasn't faded.You can fit a lot into this backpack, and it has several different pockets, including a waterproof pouch.I routinely have up to 8 bottles of water, plus some cans of sparkling water, dog bowls, a back up sweatshirt (sometimes two of I'm out with a friend), and it always fits everything.I've even put a 15 pound weighted blanket in it, and had no issues.Additionally, I am a 3X woman, and this pack still works for my weight. It has adjustable chest and shoulder straps, so you can customize it to your comfort.I would 100% recommend this backpack, especially for the price. I even bought my niece and nephew these.

Perfect for travel!! I need a backpack that is not heavy to take to Alaska. I received this yesterday and I am amazed at how well it is built, sewing etc, and the room in the backpack. I rolled up 2 puffer jackets and 2 raincoats and put in the backpack and they fit with room to spare. Another great thing is the backpack weighs less than a pound, has numerous pockets and the pockets to hold the water bottles on each side are really deep so no worry of them falling out.. I am 66 years old and have never used a backpack because I thought they were bulky, I was pleasantly surprised when I found this one.