eagle creek Gear Warrior Travel Pack 45l

A really superb carry on case that expands to just over carry on size if you want it to and stays carry on size if you dont. It is built really strong and has excellent features. It has backpack straps that stow in a hidden zip pocket, It has a shoulder strap option that works great, and it has a standard carry handle in the middle that is balanced well as well as handles on top and bottom so making it easy for me to yank back out of the overhead bin. It has two separate zip front pockets and the main compartment opens up very wide via a large C shaped zipper. It has 4 compression straps that are adjustable. Sometimes you really get what you pay for and this one is worth it. Built very solid.

I bought this bag because I wanted something that could look compact enough to not get questioned about size and weight when traveling throughout Europe. I traveled through DFW, JFK, Amsterdam, Prague, Dubrovnik, Brussels, and Lisbon with this bag and was never once questioned about the size.It has the expander zipper which I would pack all my stuff in with it expanded, and then zip the expander back up to make it look smaller. The straps on the side also help to slurp the bag up.I loved all the compartments that it had. There’s the main compartment and then on the outside you have two small compartments. I loved that they perfectly fit a quart sized baggie, which made going through security and pulling out my liquids very easy.The only reason I didn’t give this bag 5 stars is because the back support is subpar. There is no lower back support which means all the stress is on your upper back and I definitely felt it after having it on for more than 10 or 15 minutes.I personally don’t recommend using it as the duffle bag option. The combination of the shape, size and location of the duffle bag straps really just makes it feel quite awkward.I traveled for 12 days with this bag and was able to bring an outfit for every day. For size references.

Good quality materials, huge inside. I use it for travel and also a work/gym bag.

Awesome piece of luggage. Very versatile. Eagle Creek should use sturdier and thicker materials. Getting chintzier over the years.

Too small inside. Made for day trips not for long distance air travel

I see that someone gave this pack a bad review. That's crazy! Maybe they got a defective bag or something because I love this bag and have had it for several years now without issue. I have traveled all over the world with it and love it's durability and functionality. It's not too big to use as a carry-on and it's not so small that I can't fit a few extra souvenirs when needed.This bag can function as an over-the-shoulder side bag or a backpack. Additionally, all of the straps can be unhooked and tucked into the pocket if you want to check your bag.

Pretty good, but a bit floppy. I'd prefer if it had more rigid sides and a boxier shape.

It was the perfect size, weight, and material for using on safari. The only problem was I had to be careful where I sat it down because that part would go against my back. Was always trying to make sure it sat on an end or upside down. A little difficult to do at times with porters carrying my bag sometimes.