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V2: 25 + 5L Travel Backpack

4.8 · 73 reviews · V1
Expandable
25L → 30L
Padding
Ariaprene®
Hardware
YKK® zippers
Full materials & construction

$174$189 after launch

Ships September 4th3-year warranty30-day returns

The full breakdown.

Materials & construction

Dimensions
H17 × W12.3 × D6.1 in, D7.1 in expanded (43 × 31 × 15.5 cm)
Weight
1 kg (2.2 lb)
Capacity
25L, expandable to 30L
Exterior
420D recycled nylon
Interior
228T recycled nylon
Back panel
6mm Ariaprene®
Strap padding
8mm Ariaprene®
Laptop compartment
Fits up to a 16″ MacBook Pro
Laptop zipper
YKK® #5 DynaPel®

A durable water-repellent zipper designed to help protect the laptop compartment. PFAS-compliant and designed to remain processable in recycling systems. Water-repellent, not waterproof.

Main zipper
YKK® #8 Stretch

Designed with knitted tape that gives the zipper controlled lateral elasticity.

It can flex slightly when a bag is tightly packed, helping the zipper continue to move smoothly under tension. This makes it particularly suited to bags and pouches that are likely to be filled close to capacity.

The construction provides approximately 5mm of additional elasticity on either side of the zipper elements.

Pull tabs
Hypalon® with laser-engraved logo
Pockets
2 water bottle pockets, hidden passport pocket
Extras
Detachable key leash, YKK® magnetic sternum strap

Founder’s note

I lived out of a backpack for seven months. One jacket, one hoodie, seven t-shirts, two trousers, two pairs of shorts that doubled as swim shorts, seven pairs of socks, seven of boxers, a laptop, toiletries, and a few other things. Everything washed once a week.

The bag I used worked well enough. With a few changes, it could have been much better. So I designed my own. Eighteen months of sample revisions and supplier back-and-forth later, V1 was ready.

V2 is the same idea with upgraded materials, a second water bottle pocket, and a hidden front pocket with a detachable key leash. It’s the bag I wanted when I started travelling with one.

Dylan, founder of Almond Oak

Reviews from the original Backpack

4.8 · 73 reviews

★★★★★

Excellent versatile bag

Intended use was as personal item bag for flying but its so well designed and flexible that I have started using it as my go-to bag for daily use too. Great organisation for laptop , but without taking space if travelling without, and love…

Max Gronau
★★★★★

The BEST!!!

Before I share my experience with the bag itself, I want to share my experience in purchasing the bag. I'm an American currently living in Spain, and there were some delivery issues with my order. Dylan (Almond Oak Founder) went above and…

Customer photo from Laurice Parkin
Laurice Parkin
★★★★★

I really like the concept of the one travel bag. The bag itself is great considering the materials within it and its price tag

Customer

Product questions.

Does it fit under an airline seat?

It is designed to slide under the seat in front of you at its 25L size. Airline allowances vary, so check your airline before flying fully expanded at 30L.

Does the Packing Cube fit inside?

Yes. The Packing Cube is designed to fit inside the V2 Backpack and the 30L Travel Duffle.

Should I choose the Backpack or Duffle?

Choose the Backpack when you want hands-free carry, airport movement, daily use, and laptop-friendly travel. Choose the Duffle when you want a simpler shoulder-carry bag with 30L of open-access space.

When do preorders ship?

Preorders ship September 4th. You get an order confirmation right away and tracking as soon as your backpack is on its way.

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