10 Best Carry On Travel Backpacks that EXPAND (2025)

In this video we will be discussing what I think are the 10 of the best carry on backpacks for domestic and international travel that have the ability to expand. These type of travel bags provide added flexibility for when you need more or less space and can often allow you to use one bag for travel and everyday carry.

What are your favorite travel bags in 2025? What do you think about expandable backpacks?

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00:00 - Intro

01:05 - Thule Expandable Backpack
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Full Review: Coming Soon

05:35 - Unbound Merino Travel Capsule Wardrobe

06:48 - Nomatic Travel Pack
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Full Review:    • Best Travel Packs: Nomatic Travel Pack (Ba...  

13:45 - Knack Pack Series 1
Purchase: https://knack-bags.pxf.io/xk2OdA
Full Review:    • Best Work Travel Packs? Knack Pack Series ...  

19:54 - Fyro T22
Purchase: https://fyro.co/products/fyro-tenax-2...
Full Review:    • Fyro T22 Backpack Review - Does Nomad Nati...  

23:17 - Peak Design 30L Travel Backpack
Purchase: https://peak-design.pxf.io/m5R3oD
Full Review:    • Peak Design 30L Travel Backpack Review - I...  

27:18 - Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack
Purchase: https://bit.ly/3Fyg3Te
Full Review:    • Ultimate Lightweight Personal Item for Int...  

31:07 - Black Ember Forge 30
Purchase: https://ktku.co/Rd
Full Review:    • Black Ember Forge 30 Expandable Bag and Fo...  

35:56 - Solgaard Venture Backpack
Purchase: https://www.solgaard.co/?ref=bb-bmx88p
Full Review:    • Solgaard Venture Backpack (Large) Review -...  

41:54 - Timbuk2 Nevercheck Expandable Backpack
Purchase: https://timbuk2.sjv.io/aOmkxM
Full Review:    • Best Work Travel Packs: Timbuk2 Never Chec...  

45:34 - Wandrd Prvke
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Full Review:    • Updated Wandrd Prvke 21 Review - Still One...  

53:19 - Tortuga Expandable Travel Backpack
Purchase: https://alnk.to/58r1jBx
Full Review:    • NEW Tortuga Expandable Backpack Review - C...  

57:45 - Conclusion

Honorable Mentions

Osprey Daylite 26 + 6:    • The PERFECT carry on backpack (only $100)?...  
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Pakt Travel Backpack V2:    • IDEAL Travel Bag Combo? PAKT Travel Backpa...  
Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro:    • NEW Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro and Ha...  

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