Best Products Style Shopping This $23 Backpack Has Over 12,000 Five-star Reviews on Amazon — Here's Why Shoppers Love It This backpack is a travel must-have. By Madeline Diamond Madeline Diamond Twitter Madeline Diamond is an Associate Commerce Editor for Travel + Leisure, where she covers news and deals about travel products, such as luggage, fashion, and tech. Originally from California, she now lives in Brooklyn and can often be found in her favorite park with a cappuccino in hand. She brings her lifelong love of travel to her role, especially when it comes to researching and reviewing the best travel products on the market.Madeline Diamond has been with Travel + Leisure since 2019, where she started as an Associate Digital Editor, then joined the commerce team in 2021.In addition to her work on the commerce team, she also frequently writes features, profiles, and trend pieces about the culture of travel.Madeline has also been published in Apartment Therapy, The Huffington Post, and Business Insider.Madeline attended Bucknell University, where she studied creative writing and American history. She was on staff of The Bucknellian student newspaper all four years and was named editor-in-chief during her junior year. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Published on June 19, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Photo: Courtesy of Amazon Whether you're hitting the trails this summer or taking your first flight in over a year, a sturdy backpack is just one of many travel must-haves. Luckily, Amazon is home to a wide variety of bags, including this packable backpack that thousands of shoppers can't get enough of. Related: The 18 Best Carry-on Backpacks for Your Next Trip The Venture Pal 40L Packable Travel Backpack is lightweight yet durable, spacious, and comfortable to carry, making it a great option for travel, hiking, camping, and other adventures. The backpack has a 40-liter capacity, with both interior and exterior pockets that allow you to keep your valuables safe and secure while you're on the move. There's even a waterproof wet pocket that's perfect for storing damp clothes, towels, and more while keeping the rest of your belongings dry. As an added bonus, the backpack folds up into a pouch for easy storage. Courtesy of Amazon To buy: amazon.com, $23 Shoppers rave about this backpack; in fact, it's currently the number one best-selling backpack on Amazon, with nearly 12,000 five-star reviews. "This backpack is lightweight and is perfect for taking my [family's] stuff with us on a hike, great for having a change of clothes for after the gym. My Chaco's fit in the wet bag so I don't have to worry about dirty shoes touching my clothes. The wet bag also works well for my wet bathing suit," one reviewer wrote. Another shopper raved about using this backpack on a cruise vacation. "I bought this bag for a cruise to Alaska — day trips/excursions — and it delivered and then some! I couldn't believe how much this bag carries, without being huge and cumbersome. My family easily fit 4 sweatshirts plus phones, sunglasses, etc... inside it." Love a great deal? Sign up for our T+L Recommends newsletter and we'll send you our favorite travel products each week. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit