Venture Pal 35L Ultralight Lightweight Packable Foldable Travel Camping Hiking Outdoor Sports Backpack Daypack

I purchased this about 10 months ago to stash in my 85 liter internal frame backpack for a 3 week wilderness backpacking trip. I used it to hike from wherever I set up camp to that day’s water source, usually a lake or stream located about a quarter to half mile away. It fit all my collapsible water containers, water bladder and my water filter and accessories. This way I didn’t have to unpack my large pack to carry all my various 2 liter water containers just to fill them up. I think once the containers are filled, I was packing 4 - 32 oz sawyer squeeze water containers, a 2.5 liter platypus water bladder, a 16 oz Nalgene bottle, the net bag with my Sawyer Squeeze, all filled to capacity and some various odds and ends like a thin rain parka. A couple times I brought my alcohol stove, coffee cup and small cook set as well to have lunch at nicer water filtering spots.I also used this as my carry-on bag, to eliminate some of the weight in my large checked in backpack and to keep my valuables with me on the plane (electronics, kindle, solar panel, large REI fannypack) basically the stuff you wouldn’t want to find stolen from your luggage once you landed.I’ve also brought this along car camping just to throw twigs, sticks etc while scavenging for smaller pieces of firewood.Even though I bought this for outdoor wilderness trip use, I’ve ended up using this on a daily basis as well in the city. I can fit my iPad Pro 12.9”, my kindle paperwhite, my Nikon DSLR, a makeup bag, wallet, cables, sunglasses, snacks, water bottle and a little umbrella and it’s still going strong. It will also fit my travel tripod (which is 14” in length when collapsed) if I don’t mind losing a few of my more “pursey” type things.So if you’re traveling with larger luggage or backpacking this is a nice little lightweight packable backpack which takes up very little space when folded up and comes in handy for a day hike, shopping or to bring some creative tools on the go.

I have a bigger version of this backpack that I use more, but I like this one as well.It’s a strong, well-made backpack that really comes in handy for trips. Sometimes I travel with a tote bag or a regular backpack. I like to take the foldable backpack as well because sometimes I get tired holding up my tote bag on one shoulder when this backpack easily uses two shoulders and is waterproof for those unexpected European showers.Many pockets inside. Two side pockets for water bottles or an umbrella. Straps that tighten and buckle them in securely. This is wonderfully lightweight and a good deal.

I do not leave many reviews, and I am very picky about my backpacks. There are too many bags that clearly have been designed by someone who does not actually use backpacks to carry books, papers, or whatever . . . I find that unforgivable. I suspect that this product was designed by someone who shares my frustration since this backpack has details and features that many absurdly expensive backpacks somehow lack. (Double zippers, for example,)Convenience, unexpected details that enhance this product's usefulness, and durable construction all make this a product that does not disappoint. Frankly, even as an ultra-light backpack, I prefer this to some of the heavier - and far more expensive - bags I routinely use.When folded up, this isn't really much of a tote bag. That's really not the point, however: the bag is so compact that throwing this into a piece of luggage to bring on vacation a no brainer.On my last vacation, this bag proved itself to be invaluable as an extra backpack each to take along as a precaution for excursions, for shopping, for short hikes, or for the beach. Because it's so light and compact, bringing it is easy and no big deal if it did not get used.From the first time I used the bag, I was impressed by its solid construction and thoughtful design. Its versatility allowed it to essentially outperform substantially more expensive daypacks I had also brought. The low cost of this bag makes this an outrageously good deal.I am pleased to be able to recommend this product without hesitation. Usually, deals that seem too good to be true ARE. I gambled on bought this bag, and I am very very glad I did so. I look forward to giving this out as stocking-stuffer gifts in December.

I bought this backpack to take on a cruise in 2022. Since then, I've started using it for hiking as well as it holds everything I need for a day hike and it's water resistant and not nearly as heavy as my daypack. I'm not sure it holds 35L, but it holds what I need. I've been taking it on flights as well as my "under the seat" personal item. It fits under the seat nicely, although I never have it stuffed full - usually my purse and camera. I've carried my DSLR and a zoom lens in there, which are kind of heavy, and I've never had any issues with straps tearing. I do agree that it would nice if the straps were a bit padded because it's not comfortable with a heavy load, however, I doubt that it would be foldable and that is a nice feature to have. It started out as my travel backpack and now it's my for everything backpack. I've used it a lot over the last three years and I highly recommend it. FYI...I don't do reviews as soon as I receive an item - I try them out first. This is a keeper.