25L Everyday Backpack for Travel and Hiking

I took this pack on a 5 day trip to Hawaii and it was great. Plenty of storage space and pockets everywhere make it a great travel pack. I was able to fit 1 pair of shoes and 1 pair of crocs in the shoe compartment, but I would not recommend doing this if you plan on using the main storage for clothing. Over all, it held up well and the zippers are easy to use with no sticking or catching. I like the velcro space in the back and it comes with a small pouch that clips to your pack. I used the pouch for toiletries and it worked great. It was comfortable to wear and even the lumbar support had a zipper for storage. It comes with a strap for attaching to your rolling carry-on luggage. I would recommend this pack for a short trip or as an additional carry-on as I did for my trip.

Great sturdy backpack. It holds a ton, it's very durable. It's my favorite bag to use when traveling. I love it so much that I purchased another one for my son. The zippers are smooth, it is sewn very well. The seems are very strong. I would and have recommended.

This is the bag I've been needing! Serious functionality. It's large enough to hold my 17" Gaming Laptop, expands to hold enough clothing for a few days, and has a smart cross-body pouch that doubles as an additional pocket. It has pockets all over and has a suitcase strap. Lots of padding for comfort, The only thing missing IMO are zipper and TSA locks! Very durable look and feel, despite being very light.

This bag was just what I needed for a two day business trip. Every compartment was extremely well-thought out, functional, and placed in a way that was easily accessible when you needed it to be. The shoe compartment really only works if you aren’t packing much in the way of clothes, though, so I didn’t end up using it. If you are going to try and fit some big shoes in there and a couple of outfits and jammies, you’ll probably be out of luck. I packed toiletries, a laptop, chargers for both phones, watch, earbuds and my laptop. I had two different outfits for work, pajamas, and a workout outfit for the gym. Everything fit in there and the detachable bag that doubles as a purse is genius. I was able to remove that so everything would fit in the overhead bin, and it was great. The only thing worth mentioning is the water bottle holder is very snug and barely fit my blender bottle.

I haven’t used this bag yet as I bought it for an upcoming vacation, but I can already tell that it is a quality piece. It’s very spacious and has A LOT of zipper pockets. For size comparison, I used a 22 inch suitcase, might I add matches perfectly😆😆, and an iPhone 12 Pro Max.

I used the Mealstrom backpack for a recent 5-day trip and was genuinely impressed by how much it held. I was able to pack all of my kids’ clothes in it — which saved me from buying a separate carry-on. That alone made it worth it! 🎒 Spacious & Practical: This backpack fits more than you’d expect. The main compartment is roomy, and I was surprised at how easily I fit multiple outfits, pajamas, and even a few extra items like snacks and books for the kids. 🧩 Organization: There are lots of pockets and compartments, which made it easy to keep things organized — a huge help when traveling with children. I especially liked the separate shoe/laundry compartment at the bottom, and the padded laptop sleeve was a nice touch even though I didn’t bring a computer on this trip. 🛫 Travel-Friendly Design: It fits easily under the seat on most airlines, and the luggage strap on the back made it simple to slide over my rolling suitcase handle. It’s lightweight but feels durable, with comfortable straps that didn’t dig into my shoulders even when fully packed. The zippers were high quality and easy to use. 💡 Bottom Line: I plan to use this for all future trips, whether it’s a quick weekend getaway or a longer vacation. It’s incredibly versatile and well-designed. I’d recommend it to anyone who travels frequently — especially parents looking to consolidate bags and stay organized. Definitely worth the money!

Why did you pick this product vs others?: Seems great. Has many pockets inside and out and the detachable front bag for going out and about is very useful. This finally replaces the backpack I’ve been using since college many moons ago now (which still works great, but this backpack is really designed for travel not just for a day out or a stay at a casino for a night). This is built for vacations. Seems very well made. If anything changes I’ll update. So far very happy with it and at the lightning deal of 22.99 in Large.   Durability: Seems great. Time will tell.  Waterproof: Says so. Time will tell again.  Zipper quality: Zip well. Time will tell if they hold up or break/snag.

I have had many backpacks that I use for travel but this one outdid itself. We recently traveled to Europe with one suitcase and this backpack. First of all 3 large middle compartments. I used one for my computer. the large on in the middle for clothes for the day trip. I used cosmetic bag that I was able to put in there and still had the front large pocket for other items. The detachable bag was great on the plane as it decreased the size to fit in overhead bins and I kept charging cables and immediate items I would need in my seat on our 9 hour plane ride. The bottom compartment allowed me to put in a second pair of shoes and not get the rest of the items in my bag dirty. My favorite was the buckles on the sides that allowed the bag to become more compact. I was able to secure my denim jacket in place so I would not have to make sure to grab it. AND my favorite part about those buckles...I have a knee brace that I could not wear all the time, I was able to secure it to the outside of the bag with those buckles. It is such an awkward size and takes up room in the suitcase that this was a great option. I kept it on my backpack through security clearance and the buckles kept it secured. I would recommend this backpack for anyone who is travelling.