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product_id: 38616739
title: "Travel Backpack, Carry-On with Laptop Compartment, 40L Capacity, Expandable for 10% Extra Space, Convertible Backpack & Shoulder Bag, Multiple Pockets, 15.8\"W x 21.5\"H x 8.3\"D, Black"
brand: "amazon basics"
price: "559.71 DT"
currency: TND
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/38616739-travel-backpack-carry-on-with-laptop-compartment-40l-capacity-expandable
store_origin: TN
region: Tunisia
---

# 40L expandable capacity Dedicated laptop compartment Convertible backpack & shoulder bag Travel Backpack, Carry-On with Laptop Compartment, 40L Capacity, Expandable for 10% Extra Space, Convertible Backpack & Shoulder Bag, Multiple Pockets, 15.8"W x 21.5"H x 8.3"D, Black

**Brand:** amazon basics
**Price:** 559.71 DT
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎒 Travel smart, pack sharp, and never miss a flight!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Travel Backpack, Carry-On with Laptop Compartment, 40L Capacity, Expandable for 10% Extra Space, Convertible Backpack & Shoulder Bag, Multiple Pockets, 15.8"W x 21.5"H x 8.3"D, Black by amazon basics
- **How much does it cost?** 559.71 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/38616739-travel-backpack-carry-on-with-laptop-compartment-40l-capacity-expandable)

## Best For

- amazon basics enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted amazon basics brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Tech-Ready Travel:** Secure laptop compartment fits up to 14-inch devices, keeping work essentials safe on the go.
- • **Organized Efficiency:** Multiple compartments and compression straps keep your gear neatly in place and easy to find.
- • **Durable & Lightweight:** Robust polyester fabric ensures long-lasting use without weighing you down.
- • **Pack More, Stress Less:** Expandable storage adds 10% extra space for spontaneous packing needs.
- • **Versatile Carrying Modes:** Switch effortlessly between backpack and shoulder bag with detachable straps and handles.

## Overview

The Amazon Basics Travel Backpack is a sleek, airline-approved carry-on designed for the modern professional. With a 40L expandable capacity, a dedicated laptop compartment, and convertible carrying options, it balances durability and lightweight comfort. Multiple pockets and compression straps optimize organization, making it the perfect companion for business trips or weekend getaways.

## Description

Crafted from durable polyester, this backpack for traveling on airplanes is airline approved and conveniently fits as carry on luggage. The internal zippered laptop sleeve helps your laptop stay secure. The main compartment features a zippered mesh space, optional midway shelf, and compression straps for organized packing. The front and top pockets provide quick access to documents and travel liquids. With expandable storage space and a tuck-away ID pocket, this travel backpack meets your needs. Comfort is prioritized with padded shoulder straps that easily disconnect and stow away, along with a removable sternum strap, waist belt, and shoulder strap for varied carrying options. Exterior dimensions of 21.5 x 15.75 x 8.25 inches offer ample packing room, while the full-expansion zipper allows for an additional 10% packing space. desertcart Basics

Review: One of the best designs out there for a "onebag" carryon convertible backpack/shoulder bag. Max carryon size. - Great looking in black. The smooth-finish, semi-ballistic weave exterior isn't too shiny, it just has a nice low-gloss sheen, but it sheds pet fur unlike "canvas" style fabrics. The laptop slot is ingenious - the side towards my back is well-padded, as expected, but the side on the interior is unpadded, allowing the fabric to drape around the laptop edges, and thereby "reclaim" otherwise lost laptop compartment space. This is a classic, albeit well-designed and beautifully made, "onebag" - a term coined by blogger Doug Dyment to describe convertible suitcase/backpack carry-ons that are efficient enough to replace checked luggage. Rick Steves has also been a big advocate of the "carryon only" philosophy and rectangular (for maximum interior volume) convertible backpacks. This desertcartBasics is virtually a clone of the eBags TLC Mother Lode Weekender Convertible, which is a good thing - I've had both years-ago and recent Motherlode editions, and they are cleverly designed. My one gripe about the Motherlode line is "feature creep" - too many compartments, clever but hard to use snap-out water bottle slots, etc. SO the desertcartBasics is a slightly simpler version of the Motherlode - for about half the price. Size is maximum carryon size based on United Airlines' spec - 9x14x22. Unlike a lying wheelie, however the desertcartBasics is really 9x14x22 - wheelie makers usually don't count their wheels or protruding top and side handles (the handles on this desertcartBasics lie pretty flat). Main compartment has tie-down straps that come straight off the bottom edge, compared to eBags which are routed through clips up the sidewalls first. Tie down straps off the bottom edge tend to compress packing cube edges more than their flat tops, pulling the packing cube edges away from the sidewalls. The only interior organizing slot/pouch is a flat 2/3 width, flat mesh zipper pouch. I think this should have been full width. Outside, there are two slots. The outermost slot is "flat" with zipper slight below the actual slot top. This is mostly good for - LOL - magazines (actually printed magazines? yeah, right) or a newspaper, stuff that isn't too thick. I'd be reluctant to even shove a scarf in here Behind the flat zipper slot is a real "compartment", basically an add-on to the lid but accessible from the outside. It opens with a u-zipper, pulling down from the top (no opening side-to-side book style). You can fit a light wind or rain jacket in here, but fleece or a hooded rain parka will create a bulge. There are two pen slots on the body-side panel, with drop in solid slots at top and drop in mesh slots at bottom. These are designed for flat items; an desertcart Fire HD 8 without a case fits easily. I don't think any of the slots here are suitable for phone or passport, you should have a waistpack, neck pouch, or "personal item" sized handbag or small daypack for stuff that needs organizing. Me, I only care about room for the following: 1. Packing cube for a couple travel pants and couple polos or short sleeve sport shirts; 2. Combination packing cube for underwear and socks. 3. Room for light sweat pants or longjohns, and light fleece, for pajamas. 4. Bathroom kit, in a dopp kit-style sil nylon zip pouch. 5. Chargers and cables kit. 6. Laptop and tablet (ok, in this case the front panel drop-in table slot is handy). 7. Left over room for a fleece and rain shell spread top to bottom in the interior main compartment. and Thin fabric shelled, t shirt weight lined, casual runners or hikers jacket in the external zipper compartment, to keep me warm on the flight. So, basically, I can underpack this thing outbound, using the handy exterior compression straps to keep stuff from shifting and also to slim down the profile (which makes gate check agent happy). Inbound, I loosen the compression straps, unzip the expansion panel, and stuff the bag with souvenirs - and treat it as checked luggage when I leave, knowing that if it is temporarily lost I'll already be home and can live without it for a while. $49.95 is a crazy price. This is worth $99 and would still be a bargain compared to name brands.
Review: Purchased in 2018 and still going strong in 2025 - We purchased our desertcart Basics Travel Backpacks in 2018 and they have traveled on multiple international and domestic flights. We waited until now so that we could give a review of how they have held up over 7 years of travel. The material of the bag has held up well, not just from being shoved into the overhead compartment, but we tend to wear our backpacks, along with a smaller backpack on our chest (yes, we're those dorks). We tend to stay in locations that require long public transportation rides, walks down narrow stone alleyways where the bags bump up against the walls, and constantly being tossed on the ground as we stop to eat or get some coffee as we travel around. Has there been wear? Absolutely. Some marks along the sides, front and edges of the bag, but the edges are holding up great. Wear is mostly cosmetic at this point, so they are still holding tough. We don't like sling carry straps, so we couldn't say how that strap holds up. The shoulder straps however have been great! They easily slide into the back pocket if you don't want to use it as a backpack, but quickly come out and clip on. My wife's bag has had some issues develop with one of the clips that connects one of the shoulder straps to the bag, but we were able to fix it for a while, and now just have it permanently clipped. As for functionality, the inside main pocket is large enough to carry about a week's worth of clothing - depending on the season. I use compression bags, but my wife folders her clothes. I won't lie, it took some practice to figure out how to pack for a 3 to 4 week trip using just this carry on backpack, but once we adjusted, we quickly learned we've been overpacking! We have seen backpacks with designated shoe compartments, thankfully this one does not have one. In my experience they take up a ton of room and do not allow you to compress your shoes, so you lose a lot of space. We use a cinch bag for a pair of shoes, and they just go right into the main compartment. The zipper side is nice for smaller items you don't want to pack with your main clothing. The outside zipper pocket has been less then helpful and we would probably prefer if it was divided into two pockets, but it's not. It's great for items like books, cosmetics, quick access to liquids (remember we got these in 2018, quick access to liquids was a thing), etc... Comfort-wise these do nicely. I am not going to tell you they are the most comfortable backpack out there, but they are pretty decent. We've hiked up some pretty hefty stairs (one was 172 steps up an old Italian stairway up a mountain) and it's the weight of your bag, not the straps that will determine your unhappiness at the top! That said, walking around my wife and I both notice the straps starting to dig into our shoulders about an hour into a walk. If you tend to just wear your backpack from the car to the the gate, and then the gate to a Ride Share, the straps will do you just fine. If you wander around a town with your bags for hours before checking in, you'll want to break your walk apart to give your shoulders a rest from these straps. Style - What do you want me to say? You aren't walking around with a Gucci bag. We got red so that they are easy to see, and with the rubberized desertcart Basics badge attached to the bottom coroner, there's no avoiding the fact that we are walking around with bright red beacons of thrifty travel gear. Fortunately we are both old enough now we really don't care. :-) Aside from the color and badging, the style is pretty average. It's basically rectangular, which is great for functionality, and made of material to withstand wear and tear. Then again, if you are looking for style, you probably aren't backpacking your way through an airport and various international cities. Overall we have been tremendously happy with these bags, and would purchase them again.

## Features

- EXPANDABLE STORAGE: Experience the ultimate convenience with the carry on backpack with expandable storage, allowing you to pack more without sacrificing comfort or organization
- LIGHTWEIGHT DURABILITY: This carry on bag is crafted from durable polyester, providing a lightweight yet robust backpack
- MULTIPLE CARRY OPTIONS: Offers versatility with multiple ways to carry, either as a backpack or shoulder bag, complete with strategically placed exterior handles
- SMART ORGANIZATION: Stay organized with this travel backpack featuring a main compartment with zippered mesh space, optional midway shelf, and compression straps for secure packing
- EASY ACCESS POCKETS: Comes with thoughtfully placed front and front-top pockets allowing quick access to travel essentials during transit

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01J24H2K0 |
| Age Range Description | Youth,Adult |
| Apparel Closure Type | Zipper |
| Apparel Fabric Stretch | Medium Stretch |
| Apparel Fabric Weight Class | Lightweight |
| Backpack Design | Laptop Backpack |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,220 in Our Brands ( See Top 100 in Our Brands ) #1,126 in Backpacks |
| Brand Name | Amazon Basics |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Device Size Maximum | 14 Inches |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 10,289 Reviews |
| Embellishment Feature | Cord |
| Fit Type | compression |
| Fit to Size Sentiment | Positive |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00841875122639 |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 15.75"D x 21.5"W x 8.25"H |
| Item Shape | Rectangular |
| Item Weight | 1.63 Kilograms |
| Lining Description | Polyester |
| Manufacturer | Amazon |
| Manufacturer Part Number | Resourced_ZH1603233R1 |
| Material Type | Polyester |
| Number Of Pockets | 3 |
| Number of Compartments | 3 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Laptop Compartment, Lightweight |
| Outer Material | Polyester |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Pocket Description | Utility Pocket |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Product Style | Backpack |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Travel |
| School Type | High School |
| Shell Type | Soft Shell |
| Size | Carry On |
| Sleeve Length Description | Long Sleeve |
| Sport Type | Hiking |
| Storage Volume | 45 Liters |
| Strap Type | Shoulder Strap |
| Style Number | ZH1603233R1 |
| Subject Character | sports |
| UPC | 841875122639 |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Repellent |

## Images

![Travel Backpack, Carry-On with Laptop Compartment, 40L Capacity, Expandable for 10% Extra Space, Convertible Backpack & Shoulder Bag, Multiple Pockets, 15.8"W x 21.5"H x 8.3"D, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81cKZpZzm5L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this bag adhere to flybe carry on requirements?**
A: My wife and I just returned from a trip to Europe where we flew Norwegian, RyanAir, and Flybe. I used a different bag, while she used this AmazonBasics bag. None of the airlines measured our backpacks and we were able to carry on for all of our flights. Flybe was the tightest in terms of getting the bag in the overhead bin, but it did indeed fit. Just don't over pack, and you will be fine. For Norwegian and RyanAir, we had zero issues getting the bags in the overhead bins.

**Q: Can this handle rigorous packing? I tend to pack a lot into little spaces, but don't want something that can't handle it and will rip at the seams.**
A: It is a nice back pack with neat features.  But, it is a $40 backpack.  I would consider it a medium duty travel pack, and would not recommend repeated over loading.  I have a $300 Gregory pack constructed with rip stop material and zippers that are double the size of the ones on this pack.  With that said it is a great backpack for the money!

**Q: What is the capacity in liters so that I could compare to other bags?**
A: I'd agree with AL's 50L.  I have both this and the Hynes Eagle 40L, and this easily has 25% greater capacity than the Hynes.  Fully expanded, it's comparable to a domestic-sized roll-aboard suitcase.

**Q: What are the dimensions?**
A: 22"H x 17"W x 6"D (or 8"D when expanded).  These are approximate, as it is a soft side--you could probably get it out to 9" or more depth if you really packed it in there and put the zippers to work.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the best designs out there for a "onebag" carryon convertible backpack/shoulder bag. Max carryon size.
*by M***K on January 25, 2018*

Great looking in black. The smooth-finish, semi-ballistic weave exterior isn't too shiny, it just has a nice low-gloss sheen, but it sheds pet fur unlike "canvas" style fabrics. The laptop slot is ingenious - the side towards my back is well-padded, as expected, but the side on the interior is unpadded, allowing the fabric to drape around the laptop edges, and thereby "reclaim" otherwise lost laptop compartment space. This is a classic, albeit well-designed and beautifully made, "onebag" - a term coined by blogger Doug Dyment to describe convertible suitcase/backpack carry-ons that are efficient enough to replace checked luggage. Rick Steves has also been a big advocate of the "carryon only" philosophy and rectangular (for maximum interior volume) convertible backpacks. This AmazonBasics is virtually a clone of the eBags TLC Mother Lode Weekender Convertible, which is a good thing - I've had both years-ago and recent Motherlode editions, and they are cleverly designed. My one gripe about the Motherlode line is "feature creep" - too many compartments, clever but hard to use snap-out water bottle slots, etc. SO the AmazonBasics is a slightly simpler version of the Motherlode - for about half the price. Size is maximum carryon size based on United Airlines' spec - 9x14x22. Unlike a lying wheelie, however the AmazonBasics is really 9x14x22 - wheelie makers usually don't count their wheels or protruding top and side handles (the handles on this AmazonBasics lie pretty flat). Main compartment has tie-down straps that come straight off the bottom edge, compared to eBags which are routed through clips up the sidewalls first. Tie down straps off the bottom edge tend to compress packing cube edges more than their flat tops, pulling the packing cube edges away from the sidewalls. The only interior organizing slot/pouch is a flat 2/3 width, flat mesh zipper pouch. I think this should have been full width. Outside, there are two slots. The outermost slot is "flat" with zipper slight below the actual slot top. This is mostly good for - LOL - magazines (actually printed magazines? yeah, right) or a newspaper, stuff that isn't too thick. I'd be reluctant to even shove a scarf in here Behind the flat zipper slot is a real "compartment", basically an add-on to the lid but accessible from the outside. It opens with a u-zipper, pulling down from the top (no opening side-to-side book style). You can fit a light wind or rain jacket in here, but fleece or a hooded rain parka will create a bulge. There are two pen slots on the body-side panel, with drop in solid slots at top and drop in mesh slots at bottom. These are designed for flat items; an Amazon Fire HD 8 without a case fits easily. I don't think any of the slots here are suitable for phone or passport, you should have a waistpack, neck pouch, or "personal item" sized handbag or small daypack for stuff that needs organizing. Me, I only care about room for the following: 1. Packing cube for a couple travel pants and couple polos or short sleeve sport shirts; 2. Combination packing cube for underwear and socks. 3. Room for light sweat pants or longjohns, and light fleece, for pajamas. 4. Bathroom kit, in a dopp kit-style sil nylon zip pouch. 5. Chargers and cables kit. 6. Laptop and tablet (ok, in this case the front panel drop-in table slot is handy). 7. Left over room for a fleece and rain shell spread top to bottom in the interior main compartment. and Thin fabric shelled, t shirt weight lined, casual runners or hikers jacket in the external zipper compartment, to keep me warm on the flight. So, basically, I can underpack this thing outbound, using the handy exterior compression straps to keep stuff from shifting and also to slim down the profile (which makes gate check agent happy). Inbound, I loosen the compression straps, unzip the expansion panel, and stuff the bag with souvenirs - and treat it as checked luggage when I leave, knowing that if it is temporarily lost I'll already be home and can live without it for a while. $49.95 is a crazy price. This is worth $99 and would still be a bargain compared to name brands.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Purchased in 2018 and still going strong in 2025
*by T***D on September 20, 2025*

We purchased our Amazon Basics Travel Backpacks in 2018 and they have traveled on multiple international and domestic flights. We waited until now so that we could give a review of how they have held up over 7 years of travel. The material of the bag has held up well, not just from being shoved into the overhead compartment, but we tend to wear our backpacks, along with a smaller backpack on our chest (yes, we're those dorks). We tend to stay in locations that require long public transportation rides, walks down narrow stone alleyways where the bags bump up against the walls, and constantly being tossed on the ground as we stop to eat or get some coffee as we travel around. Has there been wear? Absolutely. Some marks along the sides, front and edges of the bag, but the edges are holding up great. Wear is mostly cosmetic at this point, so they are still holding tough. We don't like sling carry straps, so we couldn't say how that strap holds up. The shoulder straps however have been great! They easily slide into the back pocket if you don't want to use it as a backpack, but quickly come out and clip on. My wife's bag has had some issues develop with one of the clips that connects one of the shoulder straps to the bag, but we were able to fix it for a while, and now just have it permanently clipped. As for functionality, the inside main pocket is large enough to carry about a week's worth of clothing - depending on the season. I use compression bags, but my wife folders her clothes. I won't lie, it took some practice to figure out how to pack for a 3 to 4 week trip using just this carry on backpack, but once we adjusted, we quickly learned we've been overpacking! We have seen backpacks with designated shoe compartments, thankfully this one does not have one. In my experience they take up a ton of room and do not allow you to compress your shoes, so you lose a lot of space. We use a cinch bag for a pair of shoes, and they just go right into the main compartment. The zipper side is nice for smaller items you don't want to pack with your main clothing. The outside zipper pocket has been less then helpful and we would probably prefer if it was divided into two pockets, but it's not. It's great for items like books, cosmetics, quick access to liquids (remember we got these in 2018, quick access to liquids was a thing), etc... Comfort-wise these do nicely. I am not going to tell you they are the most comfortable backpack out there, but they are pretty decent. We've hiked up some pretty hefty stairs (one was 172 steps up an old Italian stairway up a mountain) and it's the weight of your bag, not the straps that will determine your unhappiness at the top! That said, walking around my wife and I both notice the straps starting to dig into our shoulders about an hour into a walk. If you tend to just wear your backpack from the car to the the gate, and then the gate to a Ride Share, the straps will do you just fine. If you wander around a town with your bags for hours before checking in, you'll want to break your walk apart to give your shoulders a rest from these straps. Style - What do you want me to say? You aren't walking around with a Gucci bag. We got red so that they are easy to see, and with the rubberized Amazon Basics badge attached to the bottom coroner, there's no avoiding the fact that we are walking around with bright red beacons of thrifty travel gear. Fortunately we are both old enough now we really don't care. :-) Aside from the color and badging, the style is pretty average. It's basically rectangular, which is great for functionality, and made of material to withstand wear and tear. Then again, if you are looking for style, you probably aren't backpacking your way through an airport and various international cities. Overall we have been tremendously happy with these bags, and would purchase them again.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great bag, does everything I needed it to.
*by T***N on December 25, 2025*

I’ve used this backpack for travel and was honestly impressed with how much it holds. I was able to pack a surprising amount of stuff into it without it feeling awkward or overstuffed. The layout makes it easy to organize everything, and the laptop compartment keeps things separated instead of all mashed together. I kept finding new pockets as I used it. What I liked most is that it doesn’t feel cheap. The fabric is sturdy, the zippers feel solid, and nothing about it gives off that flimsy budget-bag vibe. It held up well being stuffed full and carried through airports, and I never felt like I had to baby it. It’s comfortable to wear, works well as a carry-on, and just does its job without trying to be fancy. If you need a backpack that can haul a lot and still feels well-made, this one exceeded my expectations for the price.

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