With shrinking baggage allowances, long TSA lines and the generally stressful task of packing, it may be time to rethink your carry-on luggage — hear us out. Investing in a travel backpack can solve a lot of these problems, and TikTok has just the one to suggest: Maelstrom's Travel Backpack, which is currently on sale at Amazon.
The backpack in question is a favorite on the app: One review video is currently at 1.7 million views and counting. The best part is just how spacious this bag is. There's a main area complete with adjustable straps for your clothes, two zippered internal pockets for toiletries, a shoe compartment, a computer sleeve that can fit a 17-inch laptop, a bottle sleeve, and a small external zippered pocket.
It comes in four colors and two sizes (a large 35-liter capacity and a medium 25-liter capacity), both of which are designed to slip under the seat in front of you. So technically, it qualifies as a "personal item." It also comes with a detachable crossbody bag for keeping things like your passport or phone charger within easy reach — a feature that TikTok users note is especially useful for getting through airport security.
"Nothing is stuffed because of how big this pack is. Size is perfect for one," writes one Amazon buyer who also loves the detachable bag. "The zipper is holding up super well with how many times I've been using it too so this bag is well made for it being on the cheaper end!"
The backpack is the ideal size for a long weekend getaway, a road trip, or a multi-city tour, where lugging around a suitcase on public transit would be a serious headache. Pick one up now while it's still under $50 and start planning your next travel adventure — we could all use a distraction from winter blues, right?
Elly Leavitt is a fashion and luxury commerce editor with over seven years of experience covering fashion and design. Her writing can be found in Harper’s BAZAAR, ELLE, Town & Country, Esquire, ELLE Decor, and more. Previously, she was an editor at Domino magazine. You can probably find her in line at Trader Joe's. You will never find her at SoulCycle.
