Baseline Traveler Backpack

I’ve traveled for work on various types of events for different lengths of time throughout the years. Prior to purchasing the Traveler, I was using a tactical backpack for the pocket access and size. While it was working, the ease of packing wasn’t great. I purchased the Traveler off a recommendation from a friend whom has had the bag for a few months. It was the best decision I’ve ever made. My first trip for 4 days included airline travel. The ease of use to pack four days of clothes, with laptops, chargers and miscellaneous small items made this trip extremely stress free. I will never use another bag for any travel unless it is my Traveler backpack. I recommend this to everyone who uses a backpack and carry-on for their travels, as the luggage sleeve made airport travel a breeze on top of everything else. Lastly, the durability of the bag compared to any others in the past far exceeds my expectations, even from one trip.

I love the bag. A perfect companion to my B&R carry on. Like others have commented the front flap seems ineffective and adds a weird look when it appears to be open. I fixed this by applying some Velcro but do not plan to use it just the same. A snap, zipper or magnet closure is what should be applied and then the bag is a 10/10.

Received this as a Christmas gift from my wife. We’re trying to build our luggage heading into retirement and want it to last for the rest of our travel days- Briggs and Riley was the obvious choice with their lifetime warranty. The travel backpack came in handy for a quick overnight to Denver. I was able to pack everything I needed and avoid checking anything with the airline. Easy to carry and stow! Very satisfied!!

The back zipper compartment comes unzipped constantly. This usually happens while I’m walking through busy airports and all of my personal items in said compartment go flying everywhere. On the days this doesn’t happen, I find myself repeatedly checking the zipper to make sure my bag is secured. The very front panel pops out completely or partially. B & G should have put a zipper there. Also, my water bottle falls out of the side pocket regularly. If I hadn’t spent so much money on this poorly designed item, I would have tossed in the trash a year ago.