Monday, June 23, 2025

Pakt Travel Backpack is Perfect for Weekend Getaways

One of the most daunting tasks of travel is packing. We recently tested the Pakt Travel Backpack to see how it would stack up to its competitors. Pakt Travel Backpack is perfect for weekend trips or packing for music festivals.

Pakt Travel Backpack is Perfect for Weekend Getaways
Photo Credit: Amy Harris/The Travel Addict
Pakt Travel Backpack is Perfect for Weekend Getaways
Photo Credit: Amy Harris/The Travel Addict

The Pakt Travel Backpack has a 30L capacity, weighs less than 5 pounds and has dimensions that are carry-on compliant. Its main compartment is split into two sections, which allows you to pack it like a traditional clamshell suitcase. 

Photo Credit: Amy Harris/The Travel Addict
Pakt Travel Backpack is Perfect for Weekend Getaways
Photo Credit: Amy Harris/The Travel Addict
Photo Credit: Amy Harris/The Travel Addict

It also has an easily accessible padded laptop compartment, a top-loading waterproof pocket for toiletries, quick access top-loading zippers on the main compartment and the luggage-pass which allows you to slide the bag onto the handles of a rolling suitcase. 

Pakt Travel Backpack is Perfect for Weekend Getaways
Photo Credit: Amy Harris/The Travel Addict

We love that the backpack is made with earth conscious materials: rPET (recycled polyethylene terephthalate) is a material made from single-use plastics and a durable water-resistant coating to keep your belongings dry. rPET is as durable as nylon, but has a lower carbon footprint. 

Pakt has also teamed up with SeaHive to develop packaging that is safer for the environment. Plastic packaging materials are some of the most harmful to the world because they often end up in the oceans and environment so Part has taken the extra effort to avoid all plastic packaging with their products.

Some additional pros are:

  • thick, well-padded straps and back panel
  • harness system containing both a sternum and hip strap that can be used or hidden behind the back panel
  • removable waist pack
  • available in two neutral colors (black and olive green)
Pakt Travel Backpack is Perfect for Weekend Getaways
Photo Credit: Amy Harris/The Travel Addict

There might be some sticker shock since the Pakt backpack retails at $315. However, it does come with a lifetime warranty, so we feel that more than makes up for the investment. While this bag could be used by a photographer, it is not specifically made for this purpose. If you use it for this task, you’ll need to buy something to keep gear separated internally.

To learn more about Pakt or purchase your own, visit paktbags.com.

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Amy Harris
Amy Harris is a writer and photographer who has been traveling for 20 years and flown over 2 million miles to visit over 80 countries on 6 continents. She is a freelance photographer for Invision by Associated Press, AP Images and Rex/Shutterstock. Her work can be seen in various publications and websites including: Rolling Stone, AP Images, National Geographic Books, Fodor’s Travel Guides, Forbes.com, Lonely Planet Travel Guides, JetStar magazine, and Delta Sky Magazine.

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