40L Travel Backpack Carry On Approved for Flights - Waterproof Laptop Backpack Fits 17 Inch Computer, Lightweight Suitcase Alternative for Business Trips & Weekend Getaways - Perfect as Personal Item Bag (Dark Grey)

I bought this for a six week trip I was taking to Europe last year because I didn’t want to check a bag and didn’t want a regular backpack that opens at the top. This was THE best purchase I made for the entire trip!The 40L bag was sturdy, the perfect carry on size, and yes I’m one of those freaks that packed SIX WEEKS (and 17lbs) worth of stuff in it to travel. Obviously the secret is mixing and matching clothing, doing laundry once a week, and not taking stuff you really don’t need. I did not feel like I had to do without anything the whole time though.This bag was easy to transport, and do to the side zippers it opens like a suitcase so you can easily get to all your stuff without having to wade through everything. There are several outside compartments that hold a ton of stuff as well, and straps that you can tighten to make the bag smaller and more compact.I flew on several airlines and it was accepted each time without any issues. Wheeled bags are great and easier on your back sure but several countries in Europe still have cobblestone streets and walkways that make those wheels more hassle than help. Tossing this on my back meant I could just go no matter the terrain.As for wear and tear, as I said it did six weeks in Europe, plus almost a month in New England as my suitcase, and now it’s going to France for two weeks. There is only a dime sized spot of fraying at one corner at this point. That’s it. Handles and zippers look like new!