Through a Facebook group, I just learned about this backpack. It looks spacious and well made. I tried to find online reviews (aside from the more than 1K on Portland's site and have come up short. Wondering if anyone out there has tried it.
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West Coast
212 posts
I have had the compact version for about 6 months and love it! The best feature is the top opening, which magically stays open. It has a luggage sleeve and makes an easy to wheel "unit" when on the carry-on handles.
The compact version complies with more stringent personal item dimensions. It holds a lot! I appreciate that it doesn't have lots of pockets. And it's really well made.
Posted by
OP
Pennsylvania, USA
742 posts
Bon voyage!, how are the straps for comfort?
Posted by
West Coast
212 posts
Hi. SandraL- I haven't used it as a conventional backpack in any of my travels. I just sling the straps on one shoulder like a purse or tote, so can't offer more insight, apologies! I also use a very small crossbody purse (phone, travel wallet) so that has worked well.
They don't have padding and can tuck away, there is a handle option on top. Just standard straps?