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I stuffed this in my suitcase as an extra layer of insurance and ended up using it every single day of the trip. It holds way more than it looks like it should, and it rolls down small enough to disappear into a jacket pocket. Packable backpacks usually feel flimsy, but this one's held up fine so fa

Tossed this in my carry-on and forgot it was even there until I needed a daypack at my destination. It folds down small enough to fit in a jacket pocket, yet held my water bottle, snacks, and a rain shell without any strain. Packed it away again on the flight home and barely noticed the weight.

I’ve used it every day since I unpacked it, and the way it folds down to almost nothing makes it stupidly easy to stash in my suitcase for side trips. The fabric feels tough enough for city wandering, and carrying it on my back all afternoon didn’t leave my shoulders sore.