My review is for the Pelican Travel Backpack, Black, 18 Liter Pelican makes bags....BEAUTIFUL bags! This is not my first Pelican bag, nor will it be my last. They are definitely gender-neutral, but even as a woman, I prefer the sleek look of this in solid black. It's great for work and for work travel...and even will come with me on my next international trip. The zippers work well and the zipper pulls don't make a ton of noise with movement (unlike my prior bag from a very famous and high end bag/luggage maker). I do wish the inside was a bit darker, just to hide stains that are sure to come with prolonged use. The straps inside I don't use but I can see the appeal/need for them, depending on your travel purchase. For me, I find some things (like folders) can get snagged/stuck on them, thus I wish they were detachable. Great bag, honestly, but the price is just too high for most consumers. Bottom line: I would possibly purchase again, if on sale. Read more

This is a fantastically protectively shelled backpack. It will definitely help keep your items safe while on the go. It’s like a piece of luggage fit for your back. There are pockets on both sides that will fit a slim water bottle. The front and back shell is solid. The straps are heavily padded. A dedicated pouch for a laptop. A small zippered pouch in the main compartment. Molle strap functionality all over the outside of the bag. Molle strap functionality on the inside of the main compartment. The pack looks great! I’m loving the green color. It’s heavy duty. Once again Pelican lived up to its reputation! I can’t think of a single negative thing to say about it! Read more

Really nice and compact, comfortable Read more

I feel like Batman when I use this beast of a bag. While it only has one compartment inside the bag, its great for anyone who wants to modify what they use it for on a day to day basis. It fit perfectly under the chair on the plane, and held up will in some light rain. Will be traveling with this bag for years to come. I'd suggest getting a "Grid-it" board from amazon as well. Its great alternative to the bag being an open shell of space. The water bottle holding side pocket is awesome too! Not too tight that you have to jam your finger in to remove your flask or wahtever you put in there. Read more

I was in the market for a small backpack, to be used as a personal item for air travel. I needed something near the max allowable size, while also offering a bit of protection. This Aegis 18L bag is the perfect candidate and has exceeded my expectations so far. This is what you get when a premium case company designs a bag that barrows elements from rock climbers as well as the military. The build quality is second to none and I have no worries about this thing lasting for years to come. There aren’t many pockets, but that was a feature in my book. Instead, the modularity of this bag rivals $300 camera bags, actually beating many I’ve used. Pelican sells their own modular add ons, which I’m sure are amazing. I happened to have a few x-pac pouches laying around from CountyComm, which easily attach to the interior with some soft shackles. Now I have two pouches near the top to store small loose items, as well as a larger removable pouch depending on my needs. You can use the military style molle attachments both inside and outside of the bag. The molle loops are nice and tight, so you won’t have your attachments dangling off the bag like some cheaper options. I also appreciate the daisy chain loops around the perimeter of the interior. This allowed me to attach my pouches, as well as some carabiners to hang things (keys, rope, harness, etc) from the highest point of the interior. All of these items can be removed in about 30 seconds if I need to utilize the full interior of the bag. Overall, I really could not be happier with this bag. It will complement my Pelican Air 1595 TRVL perfectly on my upcoming trip. Allowing me to bring my drone, laptop, camera and other electronics into the cabin of the plane, while still offering plenty of protection. Then converting to my daypack once we arrive at our destination. Read more