The Island Hopper 40L — Carry-On Backpack for 1–2 Week Trips

Most $250–350 carry-on backpacks are built from the same category of materials you'll find here: weather-resistant TPU-coated fabric, YKK zippers, and a padded, ergonomic harness designed to carry real weight comfortably. The Island Hopper 40L gives you that build quality starting under $130, with enough space for 1–2 weeks of clothes, tech, and gear, sized to stay within most airlines' carry-on limits so you skip the checked-bag fee and the gate-check gamble.

Need a smaller travel backpack? Check out our 28L Island Hopper, 34L Hopper 2.0 or the Island Hopper Travel Bundle. 

• NOW With Premium YKK water-resistant zippers, with extra long toggle pulls. 
• Easy access, shock-resistant padded laptop side pocket(up to 17"), makes clearing TSA a breeze, additional pocket for documents, kindle etc next to the laptop sleeve.
• Clamshell, luggage style opening.
• Padded waist belt to distribute heavy loads off your shoulders. 
• Waist belt features small zipper pockets on each side
• Wide, padded, ergonomic shoulder straps with air-vented mesh to wick-away sweat and evenly distribute heavy loads
• Adjustable chest strap 
• 40L - Well within carry-on size allowance
  
• Weather-resistant TPU exterior 
• Two (2) hidden pockets on the back-panel for travel documents. One zipper is hidden under the carry-on luggage handle strap and not visible to the eye. 
• Duffel Bag handle and TPU Coated Top handle for comfortable hand carrying options. 
• Multiple pockets for sunglasses, chargers, snacks etc.
• Only 3.2 lbs - Super lightweight for all the features
• Carabiner attachments 
• Dimensions: 19.25h" x 12.25d" x 12.5w"
• Massive space on the inside for shoes and weeks of travel.

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Simply the best carry on backpack for one-bag travelers.