Even though I’ll happily hike with an ultralight 55 liter backpack, I’m not a fan of wearing carry-on bags larger than 40 liters — they’re significantly bulkier, and the back pain ...

For starters, the bag has a CX compression-expansion system that increases packing capacity by 25% before compressing back down to fit carry-on size regulations. Another smart feature that adds ...

Forbes Vetted ratings are based on thorough evaluations by our editorial team to help you choose the best products with confidence. I traveled with the Away Bigger Carry-On a ski trip to St.

Additionally, you can buy the separate Venture Daypack, which buckles into the Venture Pack so that you can carry double the load: one on your back and one at the front. Is it a good look?

When it was fully loaded up on the U.K. trip it was quite heavy, but still not a burden to carry on the back (even while hustling through Paddington Station). While it lacks a separate laundry ...