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I love this bag. Now, I was hoping to use it as a personal item bag for my next trip, but unfortunately, this is too big for most European airlines. It will fit technically as a personal item for AA and Delta. But as a carry-on item, it will fit many if not all airlines. Please check your airline to make sure.
This bag measures 17.7 x 12.2 x 7. It has almost a 28 liter capacity and weighs just 2 lbs. Which if you are flying an airline with weight restrictions, this is a good sized bag for not much weight.
I love the color of this bag. It looks really pretty. The fabric is very durable and water repellent.
There is so much with this bag! Please see my video for details, but starting from the bag. The shoulder straps are very comfortable, but they also pack away if you want to use the included strap to make it like a duffle bag. There is a secret zipper pocket in the back of the bag for things like your phone.
Going to the next area moving forward is the laptop zippered compartment. This will hold a 16 in laptop. There is enough room for your laptop and tech pouch as well as even a sweater or light jacket.
Moving to the main compartment. This is what makes this bag awesome. It opens clam shell like a suitcase. The top section has two mesh pockets that have a zipper close. the other part, the main part of the backpack looks just like the inside of a suitcase. Pack it up with packing cubes or however you want. There is a compression strap in there to hold everything in.
Moving farther to the front now. On the side there is a little secret zipper are that is just big enough for a passport or maybe a phone. It does use the space of the main bag, so while the pouch is small, do know that it will go to the inside of the main compartment. In the front of the bag there is a nice zipper section at the top to attach your keys, throw in your phone, earbuds, whatever. Easy access stuff you will need. There is a deep pocket under that that doesn't open super wide. You could put your over the ear headphones in there or a book or tablet.
Anyway, I love this bag for a short trip. I would use it as a carry on and then use one of the Baggallini cross body purses as my personal item. I will use this a lot going to visit my kids who are only a few hours away by car. It is much easier than lugging a wheeled suitcase around when I visit for a day or two.
The bag is really well made. The zipper pulls are nice and thick. This is a great solution for shorter travel trips.
You could call me a Baggallini superfan both for travel and everyday carry. I've been using their bags ever since I learned of their existence through my airline-captain father close to thirty years ago. I probably own ten of their bags.
I love international travel, and Baggallini was created by two entrepreneurial flight attendants. The bags are built to last with convenience and organization at the forefront of their design. My very first Baggallini is still in service! I wouldn't say it looks new, but it's not falling apart. In fact, only one of my Baggallini bags didn't age well, and this was caused by a vegan leather strap that started crumbling off after less than six months of use.
I like:
• Padded backpack straps that unclip easily so you can tuck them into the back pocket/luggage sleeve to keep them from flapping around.
• Optional luggage sleeve that zips open on the bottom, keeping it from catching on things when not needed
• One cup holder, elastic, that will fit anything from a small bottle to a large Yeti or Owala. Most of these bags will have two holders, but this bag sacrifices one for the trade-off of a duffle carry handle
• The front top pocket has enough space for a large iPhone and includes a key leash and pen loop. The key leashes are great not just for keys but for AirPods, gate openers, and earplugs (I love my Loop earplugs)
• Tiny side pocket for a small wallet. Would also fit many phones.
• Interior is roomy, including two mesh zippered pockets and an elastic x-strap that clips across to hold down clothing
• At the very back, there is a long pocket with a padded laptop area (fitting up to 16" laptops), roomy enough for my MacBook Air with its protective sleeve. There is also an elastic pocket and a medium-sized pocket
• The laptop compartment has a Velcro elastic strap to keep the laptop in its place
• The fabric is machine-washable and water repellent
• The top and side handles are both padded
• The carry-strap for the duffel bag is easily adjusted and has solid hardware that clips and unclips easily
Not a fan:
• The zipper hardware for the two main compartments would ideally be larger to accommodate a decent-size lock. I think I could fit a tiny lock on it, but just a tiny, skinny one
• The front lower pocket is a decent size length- and width-wise, but isn't deep at all. You won't fit anything bulky in here
• No security features with any of the zippers
• Zipper hardware could be bigger to accommodate more lock sizes
• No padding at all on the shoulder strap
Aesthetically, this isn't my favorite bag due to how boxy it is. Of course, the boxy style is a natural byproduct of it being a duffel bag as well. In general, I'm on the fence about this bag because I'm not seeing the advantage of it converting. Who would choose to carry it with an unpadded shoulder strap when you can wear it as a backpack with padded straps?
Whenever I check a suitcase, I always make sure that I have a carry-on change of clothes, just in case. I've missed connections, and airlines have lost my luggage. My spare clothes have saved me many times. Because the main compartment of this Baggallini Tandem bag has a spacious, boxy area with straps, just as a suitcase would, it's like a mini suitcase. I pack my change of clothes in a packing cube, strap it down, and still have room for lots of other stuff: bag of liquids, headphones, charging cables, and even a slender crossbody purse. It has one water bottle sleeve with an elastic top on the exterior; if you switch to briefcase orientation, the water bottle will be on the bottom, something I wouldn't like.
On the back, it has a (well-hidden) zippered sleeve for a laptop and, behind that, a luggage sleeve that can convert from upright to sideways. The laptop compartment can hold more than a laptop, although the space is more flat than boxy like the main compartment The front has two zippered pockets that are ideal for my passport, phone, medications — anything I want to easily access. This bag, even when full, should fit under most airline seats. It will definitely fit in the overhead compartment with no issue.
The backpack straps are padded, and that's essential for heavy loads. They are adjustable but not removable, so they stay with the bag even if you orient like a briefcase. It comes with a crossbody strap that you can attach if you orient is sideways and don't want to carry it by the small, padded handle.
I love that the Tandem can carry a ton of things without being bulky. It's easy to keep my belongings organized and easy to access. The workmansjhip is excellent, and the water-repellent fabric is rugged without being too heavy. As a frequent flier, I appreciate all the attention to detail that Baggallini has used in its design.
For a while now, I've been searching for a spacious backpack that can be packed like a suitcase, so you can imagine my excitement when I found this one from Baggallini, a brand I'd definitely consider myself a fan of. It fits my needs perfectly; there's even elastic straps on the inside to secure your clothing, just like a suitcase. I bet that if you paired this with a packing cube or two, you could fit several days' worth of clothing in here. In addition to the main pocket, there's a well-padded laptop sleeve in the back, as well as a handful of smaller pockets – not too many, but definitely enough to carry your miscellaneous items. You can also convert the backpack into a messenger bag. Because of its design, there's only one water bottle pocket on the side, but that's way better than not having any. The only thing that feels missing is an expansion zip, but even without that, this backpack has plenty of capacity. Can't wait to use it on my next trip!
The Tandem Convertible Travel Backpack is well made and thoughtfully designed. It can be used for Work, Travel, Sports, etc. The versatile bag can be used as a Backpack, Handled Luggage with the padded side handle or use with the included detachable Shoulder Strap. The back pocket has a zippered bottom which can be opened and used over the handle of wheeled luggage. If left closed it can store a small Sports paddle or racket. The two zippered compartments on the front can store valuables, tickets, passes, etc. The larger one can store larger items like an electronic tablet, magazines, paperwork, etc. A small cleverly placed zippered deep pocket under the side handle is large enough for a cell phone. Large outside pocket for large water bottle or a pair of small sandals or lightweight shoes. The roomy interior has enough storage space and compartments for a day trip or a weekend getaway. Perfect size and features for Travel, Work, Sports, etc.
I have never had a backpack/suitcase/duffle -type bag in my life, and I wish I would have gotten this bag sooner! I took it on a weekend road trip recently, and fell in love with it! It looks like a backpack but opens like a suitcase, and even has those elastic straps to keep your clothes in place! It has plenty of room for a couple changes of clothes, and a cosmetic bag, and essentials you may need for a night or 2. There's a big outside pocket for chargers, snacks, etc. It can be carried like a backpack with padded adjustable straps, or as a over the shoulder bag if you snap on the adjustable shoulder strap. It has a suitcase handle sleeve, and can go on the handle as either the backpack or duffle. 2 large water bottle pockets, and 2 inside mesh pockets make it the absolute perfect bag for weekend trip!
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