Venture Pal 40L Lightweight Packable Travel Hiking Backpack Daypack

This is a handy backpack to have. I’ve had it for two years now and it’s still in great shape. I tend to wait on my reviews to see how well a product is made. And this backpack has earned an A+.Recently, I packed it in my carry-on so my husband can use it later when we went hiking. His backpack was too heavy, unwieldy and not waterproof - the opposite of this backpack. He didn’t think a backpack that can fold so flat would be strong enough for a hike. I convinced him to try it and he loves it so much he wants to use it to replace his old one.There are pockets for organization inside and outside. The side pockets fit a 33 oz plastic Arrowhead bottle of water and my 24 oz thermos. There was a little more give in the pocket to stretch and fit a bigger thermos but 32 oz would be too big. There are straps on the side that buckle and tighten to secure the top portion of the drinks to the backpack.It’s a good looking backpack that can easily pack into itself like magic! The straps aren’t padded so if it’s packed heavy and you’re going to walk/hike for long it may bother you. My husband used it for 3 hours hiking up sand dunes that sometimes reached 25’ high, carrying a gallon of water, food, sunblock, etc… and he was fine.The price is a deal for such a well-made backpack that can expediently fill-in as an extra “luggage” for all those unexpected souvenirs that tend to happen.

I bought this as an inexpensive backpack I can put inside my carry-on to fill with goodies I buy on my vacations. While in use, it ended up becoming more of a favorite daily backpack. Yes it doesn’t have the paddings at the back or padded straps to be uber comfortable like a standard backpack, but has handy little compartments and zippered areas. Very light weight, so amazing for multiple uses that requires very light packing and yet ‘feature filled’. Without the padding, the same volume allows for things to be stuffed inside.Surprisingly looks wickedly cool too - more in person once filled than in pics. Cool in an outdoorsman sense more than an office use.

March 18, 2025:I became aware of the Venture Pal backpack at a library where they may be checked out as part of a hiking kit. The backpack was roomy and had several compartments. I figured it would be useful for short trips and for carrying things while riding a bike.The one I borrowed from the library was blue, but I chose to purchase a green one. The green on the product page was brighter than I like, but I noticed that the blue was also different than the real backpack. From checking reviews, I confirmed that the green is darker than pictured, then ordered that color. I'll post photos to show the actual colors.I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the entire backpack may be compressed into a built-in pouch; which is how it arrived. Because of it's collapsible nature, there is no padding. The fabric is water resistant.I'll update the review if anything remarkable happens.

Great packable pack. I would have given it 5 stars for size, material and features. It really needs a waist band if you plan to ride a bicycle at your destination.

Perfect for travel!! I need a backpack that is not heavy to take to Alaska. I received this yesterday and I am amazed at how well it is built, sewing etc, and the room in the backpack. I rolled up 2 puffer jackets and 2 raincoats and put in the backpack and they fit with room to spare. Another great thing is the backpack weighs less than a pound, has numerous pockets and the pockets to hold the water bottles on each side are really deep so no worry of them falling out.. I am 66 years old and have never used a backpack because I thought they were bulky, I was pleasantly surprised when I found this one.

I have had this backpack for years and I love it! The pockets are great, the wet bag is great, it folds up small, it’s got straps you can use to carry extra clothes on the outside. My giant 40 oz steel insulated water bottle fits in the side mesh pocket. It has held up without any wear, but I don’t carry around rocks in it. A great value.

Good buy

Well made and useful backpack. Lots of pockets and storage.