Everyone From Pilots to Travelers Says This Under-$20 Travel Backpack Is ‘Impressive’

Avid travelers know the importance of free hands when you’re navigating the airport, making a travel backpack one of the most valuable pieces of luggage you can own. It’ll free up your hands so you can easily grab your passport or mobile boarding pass while you maneuver through the airport and security lines.

One of Amazon’s biggest deals this month includes the best-selling Matein travel backpack, which is 56 percent off. The carry-on bag has quickly become a traveler-loved accessory, with more than 10,000 Amazon shoppers snagging it this month already. And, it’s even been praised by pilots as a “go-to bag” for its size and functionality. 

Matein Travel Laptop Backpack

The most impressive feature is how much storage the bag has for such a compact design. More than 85,000 shoppers have rated Matein’s travel backpack five stars for its roominess and “copious amount of pockets.” In addition to a main compartment for packing spare clothes and airplane snacks, it also comes with a separate laptop pocket for easy access — one reviewer said it even fits their 17-inch laptop. 

The pilot also raved over its two secret pockets in the front and back of the travel backpack where you can store your passport and IDs. Plus, the main front pocket features slots that can hold small essentials like pens, your phone, and a ring for your keys. And, if you have a water bottle, take your pick from two stretchy mesh side pockets to slip it into. The backpack also has a strap that can slide onto your luggage handle when you want to give your shoulders a break. 

Amazon shoppers love the built-in USB port that offers easy access to juice up your smart devices. One reviewer used the bag  for a three-week trip to India and the Middle East and said the charging port “was a life saver [and] kept both iPhone and iPad charged all day.”

Matein Travel Laptop Backpack

The backpack is made from a waterproof polyester material to keep your belongings dry whether you’re flying to a busy city or taking a road trip to the woods. A shopper who took the bag on a camping trip wrote, “I was going camping and needed something that could take a lot of abuse. Twelve days later I came home and the bag looked like new.” 

Choose from 27 colors, including a bold galaxy pattern that’s easy to spot in the overhead bin. And if none of those grab your eye, check out more travel backpack options below — all available at Amazon.

You can take advantage of the Amazon deal for under $25, or discover more travel backpack options below.

Shop More Travel Backpacks at Amazon:

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Tomtoc Travel Backpack 

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