The North Face  Base Camp Travel Pack

Starting with the good - I love the pockets and organization it provides. It works great as an airplane carry-on. The material is cool, and overall usability of the pack is nice. The reason for 3 stars - The straps are too close together for my size. I'm a 5'11 180lb guy, and it gets uncomfortable pretty quick. My wife likes the way it fits, so if you're a smaller person it should work better. There's also no waist belt, which I think should be included for a pack this size and price. Overall, I'd say wear this thing before making a decision on it. It may not be the right pack for you.

I bought this specifically to use as a personal bag for a flight. The main compartment capacity is similar to an extra side of a carry-on luggage. It also features additional pockets with decent interior organization. It was comfortable to carry on my back and the luggage handle sleeve makes it easy to take around the airport too. It fit under the seat in front of me with no trouble but it does stick out a little bit because of its length. The dimensions of the bag are similar to other bigger Northface backpacks such as the Recon, which I've taken on flights, so I knew it would fit. But it may not necessarily always meet the dimensions posted on airline websites. The multiple handles make it easy to pickup from any orientation. My only gripe is that the water bottle holders are kinda of stiff and probably can only hold thinner water bottles.

This is a fantastic bag. The material is durable and water resistent, there is plenty of well organized space, and the bag wears well. I also love the fact that there is a firm structure to the back wall of the laptop compartment. Highly recommend!

This is my go-to bag for travel. I've had it for a year and no complaints!

5'8 135LBS Male Pros -Nice material -Sturdy -Nice Compartments -More room than expected -Nice Laptop Sleeve -Feels sturdy -Water Resistant -Hard plastic protects laptop sleeve -Like the padding on back and straps Cons -Dimension specs slightly off. -19.5" H x 12 W x 7 D - 32oz Nalgene doesnt fit sadly -Straps do pinch neck but nothing crazy. -Hard plastic on laptop sleeve so difficult to squish height -Straps do pinch neck a bit Wanted a bag for everyday carry (EDC) and also a personal item travel bag. I placed what I typically would put in my other bags and only filled about 3/4 of the bag if that. Pleasantly surprised about how much room there is left. I've never been one to complain about weight bc just pack lighter. The straps are a bit close together and pinch my neck but nothing crazy. Had it on during some rain and it kept all my stuff dry. Just dont pack to the brim and it will fit under the seat. I can see if you packed this full, the depth of the bag would surely increase closer to 8" or even 9"

Worst designed North Face product I’ve ever experienced. Very bulky, with much of it being unnecessary and not possible to utilize. Poor organization pockets and cheap construction. Does not fit into the personal item slot on airlines due to its bulk and lack of compression straps.

Has all the features I want, but the straps are too close together and pinch my neck. Was immediately uncomfortable, and I can't imagine carrying it through the airport during my frequent travels.

This backpack is exactly what I wanted to take on a flight for a weekend getaway