Stowaway Packable Backpack - Maroon, 30L

Bought this backpack for a recent trip to Alaska. Absolutely love it. Perfect size for personal item on flight, taking on tours, biking, and walking around town. Had plenty of room for my packable rain coat, binoculars, gloves, extra shirt, water bottle, and miscellaneous other items. The inside sleeve worked great for my ipad and travel documents. The outside zipped pockets were good for items I needed to get to quickly without digging through the main compartment. Also, the price was good. For some reason two colors had a coupon when I ordered, so I got black cherry for less than $25. I really like the color. It looks red in the listing, but it is actually a really nice black cherry shade. It is also water resistant, but does get wet in ongoing rain. I put my items in a plastic bag in the backpack when rain was expected and my stuff stayed dry. It didn’t seem to wet through to the inside, but it never poured when I used it. Very comfortable to wear. Quality is good and zippers work well. It is a packable if you want to put it in your luggage or for storage. Definitely recommend!

Bought this to use when I travel, ie disneyland, day hikes in national parks, etc. It’s extremely light weight, holds a lot, and packs into itself easily. Shoulder straps seem comfortable though I admittedly haven’t used it out in the wild yet. I don’t plan to hold much more than a jacket, snacks, sunscreen, & a water bottle or two so this should do just fine for my needs. Wish it had a chest strap but cest la vie.

I purchased this as a travel back pack to replace an old Amazon version, which they no longer carry. Its costs about double the old Amazon pack, but is a bit larger and a bit more comfortable. It is very light weight thin, so it takes very little space in a suitcase. I've carried all kinds of loads in it, including computers, a weekend of clothing, and groceries. It does all this very well, while looking dressy enough for short business trips and touristing in places where folks are not all dressed in shorts and t shirts. I expect it to be as durable or more than my old Amazon pack, which was surprisingly so, lasting hundreds of similar uses.

Got this on sale for $20 during Prime Day and I'm glad I did. This bag frequently goes on sale so, if you're thinking about it, you can always wait to see if it drops in price. The 20L feels like the perfect size. Considering the straps are thin (it is a packable backpack after all), loading up a bigger version with tons of stuff doesn't seem like the best idea. I wish it compacted a little better/smaller but it's still pretty impressive. It takes a little practice to get it packed and unpacked but once it's ready it's very useful-- lots of handy pockets and the main compartment is roomy. The water bottle pockets are a bit too loose and my bottle fell out during my testing of it, so I don't think I'll use it much in the wild.

This is an outstanding packable backpack! There are 2 quick access pockets, room for a 13 inch MacBook Air, and it is comfortable to carry! Just as good as more expensive options. The zippers are great! It is very lightweight. I like the color (spruce green) and the way it looks on my back. I am actually using it for work.

I absolutely love the Eddie Bauer Stowaway Packable Backpack! It’s incredibly lightweight, yet it offers a surprisingly good capacity for all my essentials. I've taken it on hikes and to amusement parks, and it has performed exceptionally well as it added negligible weight of its own. The comfort level is fantastic; I can wear it for hours without feeling any strain. The adjustable straps help ensure a perfect fit. I like its packability. I can easily stow it in my carry-on luggage when I don’t need it, eliminating the hassle of carrying an extra bag. This makes it super convenient for travel! Overall, I highly recommend this backpack to anyone looking for a versatile, comfortable, and practical option for outdoor activities or travel. It’s a must-have!

It is good quality for the purpose. I ordered all black so it would be sleeker transitioning from the trail to dinner while traveling, but if it bothers you, be warned there may be some deep permanent highly visible creases that don’t come out even with a little steam. It makes it look a little less put together for me as I was aiming for something that would be able to make the trail to dinner transition. I'm keeping the bag as I don’t think there is a better option at this price point and weight that doesn’t have the same risk of deep permanent wrinkles.

Love this pack. I take it with me when traveling. Lightweight and packs up small in its own pocket. When vacationing we often do day hikes. I wouldn't use a purse, so this is perfect. The straps are comfortable for me, but I have not used it with too much weight. the main compartment zippers allow you to place a lock (TSA) on them or a small carabiner type clip to prevent pick pockets. Sometimes I buy too many souvenirs, I can check it, basically filled with stuff like t shirts/pj's/flip flops/sunscreen etc. I don't trust checking anything valuable on a plane, so I actually don't even bother to lock it. I'm 5'3 and this is a great size pack for me. I've wiped it with wet wipes to clean it, and have not had any issues.

great for travel. Bag holds up well when stuffed full of finds while on day trip. Does not feel like it's going to tear anytime soon. wish the bag packed more elegantly into itself but that's just me being picky

Buena calidad. Se guarda bien en su bolsita. Bastante impermeable en lluvia tal vez no muy fuerte pero si constante. Se mojo por fuera pero no paso al interior. Secado rápido.

This is my second one of these! First one was used heaps and lasted well for 8 years and could probably be mended (just a little tear) but love the new colours so grabbed another one.

It’s fine. Lightweight , packable. An additional interior pocket would be better. It’s definitely made for men (very thick straps set far apart).

Easy to fold and bring it anywhere! Can fits lots of stuff due to its foldable function!