Weight: 1.4 lb.
Dimensions: 17.8″L × 8″W × 10″H (not expanded) or 14″H (expanded)
Capacity: 40L
Separate shoe compartment: No
Warranty: Two year warranty for manufacturing-related issues
If you’re looking for a multipurpose, do-it-all travel bag, look no further than the Foldie. At first glance, it looks like your standard zippered tote bag, but it’s actually much, much more: Not only can it be expanded by 25%—transforming it into an ideal size for a weekend’s worth of essentials—it also collapses down into a small pouch when empty, meaning you can toss it into your carry-on just in case. While it’s not the most stylish bag out there, it makes up for it with functionality, like its water- and tear-resistant fabric, luggage sleeve, dedicated water bottle, and its padded, detachable crossbody strap.
Destinations editorial assistant Kat Chen thinks of the Foldie as her “do-it-all football: something I can easily tuck into my arm or beneath my airplane seat when I’m on the go.” On a recent getaway to the British Virgin Islands, Chen was able to fit four days’ worth of clothes, chargers for four different devices, a toiletry bag, a Bible-thick book and two notebooks inside, plus a little room to spare for souvenirs. The bag also features a zippered top pocket on the exterior that lets you pack a few extra things, like sunscreen, sunglasses, and your phone. “In a meta way, it’s become a regular in my roster of just-in-case essentials that can expand my carrying capacity to just the amount I might need, whether I’m picking up an extra handful or an armful,” says Chen.
Pros: Expandable, packs down into a small pouch, luggage sleeve
Cons: No way to attach a strap or additional handle once it’s folded
Read a full review of this bag here.
