About this item
Fit & style
- Travel hybrid backpack
- Water-resistant, softside exterior
- Zip-around closure
- Features interior mesh compartments and pockets
- Fits up to 17in laptop
- Exterior zip pocket
- Padded shoulder straps
- Back sleeve
- Integrated trolley strap easily slips over a wheeled suitcase for added travel ease
- Recycled polyester
- Best Travel Backpack from Shop Today May 2023 Award Winner
Open Story™: Every journey inspires a new chapter.
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Q: will this bag fit under the airline seat ?
A: If you fly budget airlines it will not be allowed because they don't allow as much space as the major airlines which all give you 22" for carry-on.
submitted byScott - 1 year agoA: It will on certain airlines. I flew twice with spirit and didn't have any issues with this. It's about an inch taller than personal item list but not one enforced that at the airports I travel too.
submitted byNerdGenius - 10 months agoA: Dimensions given by the airline are rarely enforced. I've been flying with a bag with similar dimensions for five years, across many US/Euro budget airlines, and never had an issue.
submitted byFlyer - 9 months agoA: I've used this on "standard" airlines like Delta or Alaska. While it's chunky have always fit it under the seat with no issue.
submitted byXYZ - 7 months agoA: Check your specific airline! Airlines can be hit or miss with enforcement of carryon and personal item sizes, but going over is a gamble - if they catch you over the limit, it will be VERY expensive.
submitted byGregory - 23 days agoA: it depends on the airline. For southwest, it's allowable as a carryon but not as a personal item that fits under a seat. They state that it must fit 16.25” (L) + 13.5” (W) + 8” (H).
submitted bySondic - 2 years agoA: I put my clothes in and then used the side buckles to “compress” bag a bit.. Frontier air is notorious for checking the dimensions and this fit in their personal item box.
submitted byTravelGurl - 3 months agoA: Yes it will fit underneath an airline seat.
submitted byBeach Gal - 2 years agoA: No, absolutely not! I purchased this bag today, April 10 2023. the bag exceeds the limits for personal item. Personal item must not exceed 18x14x8. Returning ASAP.
submitted bysaloli - 2 years ago
Q: Are you able to reach into the bag to retrieve items while in flight, or do you have to open it as you would a suitcase?
A: It depends on what you would need to access. The front (smaller) pocket opens like a backpack zip pocket. The main (larger) compartment opens like a suitcase.
submitted bySharkey02 - 2 years agoA: There are 2 slim full size( 1 laptop and 1 other) compartment and 1 small zip that open from the top. Enough place to keep phone, earphones, snack bar, glasses, gloves, keys, lipstick, iPad,laptop, etc items that you might need during a flight
submitted byTravelGurl - 3 months agoA: Pack the items you'll need most toward the top of the main compartment, and leave all of the zippers closed at the top. Gear will be accessible by opening the main compartment partially from top.
submitted byLaura - 6 months agoA: Hello Gretchen - Make all your travels convenient with this 35L Travel Backpack from Open Story™. This back pack is secured by a full zip-around closure which opens up like a suitcase and features interior mesh compartments and pockets. Retrieving items would depend on where they are packed. We hope this information is helpful! - Sokim
submitted bySokim - 2 years agoTarget staff support
Q: Is there an outside pouch to hold a water bottle?
A: Hello jmr - Thank you for taking an interest in this product. There is no outside pouch but we do have some amazing Exterior Features such as Front Zip Pocket, Adjustable Strap, Backpack Straps. Hope this helps. Happy Shopping! - Amy
submitted byAmy - 1 year agoTarget staff supportA: No water bottle pocket. Could use a carabiner to hang a water bottle from the backpack strap, or compression strap.
submitted byLaura - 6 months agoA: That's the one thing this backpack really is missing. It should have a water bottle holder on the outside.
submitted bytak - 8 months ago
Q: Is there a waist belt, please?
A: Hello Tamra - Great question! This item does not have a waist belt included. We hope that this helps! - Mariah
submitted byMariah - 2 years agoTarget staff supportA: Wish there was a removable hip belt.
submitted byLaura - 6 months agoA: There is no waist belt, but there is a buckle/strap across the chest that adjusts up & down.
submitted byAngela M - 1 year ago
Q: Do the back straps come off or have a place to tuck them in so the bag can be checked - not carried on
A: You can unclip the straps from the bottom of the bag and tuck them into the panel at the back of the bag.
submitted byNellyJ - 9 months agoA: Hi Lynn - Thank you for your interest in the 35L Travel Backpack. The straps doesn't come off. This backpack is made of a water-resistant fabric for keeping the contents dry, while the adjustable padded shoulder straps make carrying it a breeze. I hope this helps. - Emma
submitted byEmma - 11 months agoTarget staff support
Q: can you fold this flat
A: Hello Krapf2 - Great Question! The 35L Travel Backpack is a hybrid soft side travel backpack with Zip-around closure. We would not recommend to fold it flat to avoid the backpack going out of shape. Hope this helps! - Eram
submitted byEram - 1 year agoTarget staff support
Q: What is the purpose/function of the clips at the bottom of the straps?
A: The clips can release the backpack straps and you can tuck them behind the padded back, so they don't get tangled when checking the bag, or stowing it as carry-on.
submitted byLaura - 6 months agoA: Hello Amanda - Thank you for taking an interest in this product. The clips are just a design attached to the adjustable Straps. Hope this helps. Happy Shopping! - Amy
submitted byAmy - 1 year agoTarget staff support
Q: will this bag fit as a carry on?
A: Hello Kj - That is a great question. The dimensions on this bag are 19.25 Inches (H) x 13 Inches (W) x 8.25 Inches (D) which is within the range for a carry on. We always recommend checking with the carrier you are travelling with for their individual requirements. Happy travels! - Kati
submitted byKati - 2 years agoTarget staff supportA: I've been traveling with a similar-sized bag for five years and have gotten it on as a personal item every time.
submitted byFlyer - 9 months ago
Q: Will this fit/work on Amtrak as the personal item?
A: Hello Sarah - Thank you for your Interest! The Travel hybrid backpack has an overall dimensions 19.25 Inches (H) x 13 Inches (W) x 8.25 Inches (D). Each railroad or airline may have it's own baggage allowance policies, so you may use the dimensions as a reference to the baggage allowance limit to determine if this backpack will suit your needs. Have a great day! - Eram
submitted byEram - 13 days agoTarget staff support
Q: Can this be used as a personal item for United Airlines?
A: Hi mollz - Thank you for the inquiry. This 35L Travel Backpack may fit as a personal item for United Airlines, but it's best to check their specific size guidelines. Hope this helps! - Kris
submitted byKris - 13 days agoTarget staff support