Take everything you want, instead of what you “can”
Never leave your favorite outfit behind. Never pay checked bag fees.
Never stress about packing again.
Pack 50% More
Fit 7 outfits where 4 used to go. The built-in vacuum compresses clothes to 50% of original size by removing trapped air.
Save $50-100 Per Flight
Never pay checked bag fees again. At $50+ per flight ($100+ round trip), this bag pays for itself in just 2 trips.
Cut 30 Min Per Flight
No more waiting at check-in counters. No more standing at baggage carousels.
Charge On-The-Go
Built-in USB-C port charges your phone using your own power bank (stays inside the bag). TSA-approved lock keeps pickpockets out.
Pack, Compress, Go!
Turn packing chaos into organized calm in 3 simple steps.
No more sitting on overstuffed bags or leaving favorites behind
Step 1
Pack Items
No special folding needed. Internal dividers keep everything organized. Fits 5-7 days easily.
Step 2
Compress in Seconds
Watch your clothes shrink 30-50% in under 30 seconds. Bulky jackets become laptop-thin.
Step 3
Travel Stress-Free
Need to repack? Use the free portable pump or press down manually.
3 Reasons Why Thousands of People Chose Backvac
You’ll never choose between “need” and “want” again
Pack your business suits AND your gym gear. Your dinner outfits AND your “just in case” jacket. When you can fit 50% more, you stop making compromises.
Your money stays in your wallet, not the airline’s
$50 baggage fees each way add up fast. This bag pays for itself in just 2 trips.
After that? Every flight is pure savings. Our customers save $600-1200 per year on baggage fees alone.
You’ll actually enjoy airports again
Skip check-in lines. Walk past baggage claim. Never lose luggage. Just grab your bag from overhead and go. You’ll save 45 minutes per flight and eliminate 100% of baggage anxiety.
The sewn-in zippered compression pouch is quick and easy to use, either with a pump (not included) or just pressing on it after packing. I tried both, and found pressing by hand (or gently kneeling) was simpler and nearly as effective as a pump. The one-way valve with silicone flap seal lets air escape but not come back in. The valve, TPU material and zipper seem durable, but only time will tell if they remain airtight with repeated use.
Compression is most effective with bulky items like puffer vests, sweaters, fleece tops, and sweatpants, but even underwear, socks and T-shirts will benefit to some extent. Keep in mind that wrinkling is possible since the clothes are squeezed flat and tight. I tested with a mix of clothes and the average depth reduction was a couple of inches, for roughly a 35% increase in total main compartment capacity.
The bag's fabrics, stitching, zippers, backpack straps, cinch clips, handles, pouches, and padding all are well-thought-out, beefy and premium quality. The only concern is that the rubberized front might get scuffed and gouged more easily than the rip-stop nylon used everywhere else, though any damage would be cosmetic. Also, the bag can get quite heavy if packed full, so a padded hip strap would have been a welcome enhancement, though the adjustable backpack straps are strong, well-padded and comfortable, plus have a sternum strap to stably keep them over the shoulders.
Being soft-sided luggage, the outer dimensions are somewhat flexible depending on how fully it's packed. There is a zippered expandable section that increases the main compartment depth by a couple inches, from approx 5" to 7". However, when expanded with all compartments fully packed, the exterior dimensions can stretch out to roughly 19" tall x 14" wide x 9" deep. So with the increased capacity of the internal compression pouch, it can approximate what a typical airline-approved hard-sided 22" x 14" x 9" rolling carry-on can hold.
In addition to the main compartment, there are several useful smaller internal and external zippered pockets, padded laptop compartment, and small elastic pouch sized for a typical 17 oz. disposable water bottle. The laptop compartment has an internal USB-A cable that routes to external USB-A and USB-C ports, so you conveniently can charge devices from the laptop or a power bank inside the backpack. It also has a TSA-approved lock with customizable combination, though given how the zipper pulls line up, it only will lock the laptop compartment, not the main one.
I hope that the compression pouch holds up with repeated use, since that's the most compelling feature of this expensive backpack. However, even if it doesn't, I can see using this as my go-to travel bag for one-week or less car or airline trips, since it's so compact, attractive, sturdy, smartly designed, and well-made.