Best Expandable Travel and EDC Bags (2023)

Expandable backpacks are a great way to travel with “one bag” as they can provide extra space while you are in transit and then can compress down to a more management daily size for exploring. In this video we will be taking a look at some of my favorite options at the moment and include some honorable mentions that may be worth considering

Bags featured in video:

00:57 - Timbuk2 Nevercheck Expandable Backpack
Purchase: https://www.pntrs.com/t/TEFNTEhIQUVMSUdHSEFFRE1ETEY?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.timbuk2.com%2Fcollections%2Ftravel-backpacks%2Fproducts%2F5700-never-check-expandable-backpack​
Full Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9jpPyN47jE&t=61s


03:03 - Osprey Daylite Expandable Backpack
Purchase: https://bit.ly/3MRSkxt
Full Review: Coming Soon


04:57 - Wandrd Prvke
Purchase: http://shrsl.com/3119h
Full Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz-GHpaHdns&t=169s


06:29 - Tom Bihn Shadow Guide
Purchase: http://shrsl.com/3dyxz
Full Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSL6gQxy8Aw&t=48s


08:09 - Knack Pack Series 2 Expandable Backpack
Purchase: https://knack-bags.pxf.io/b44A9
Full Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QNbgH15gVw&t=29s


09:50 - Solgaard Lifepack Endeavor
Purchase: https://solgaard.co/products/lifepack-endeavor-backpack-with-closet?variant=41611354276013
Full Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWbsPONYGfQ


12:31 - Nomatic Travel Pack and Peter McKinnon 25L Backpack
Purchase (Travel Pack): http://shrsl.com/1s4yz
Purchase (PM Travel Pack): http://shrsl.com/26o28
Full Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAzV2pdoUgE


14:01 - Here & Now Backpack 
Purchase: https://www.hereandnowsupply.com/discount/DANNY10?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fhybrid-pack
Full Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KT-SoKsgoIE&t=68s


16:48 - Nordepack
Purchase: https://www.nordepack.com/product/nordepackincluding-rain-cover/?ref=travelingsalseros
Full Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDSqdVq04IU&t=2s


Honorable Mentions


Recycled Firefighter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DTnbtc39IA&t=73s
Black Ember Forge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rFbSmA_PBM&t=52s
Mystery Ranch 3 Way Expandable Bag: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBbO5JzPdtw&t=139s
Knack Convertible Duffel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAJFakjybiQ&t=362s
Peter McKinnon x Nomatic Travel Pack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc4m21UstMc&t=308s
Peak Design 30L Travel Bag: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZiVs57fNfw
Incase City Commuter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgo1mCQy9Gs&t=3s
Eschena Bamian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zUSNqe9TuQ&t=681s
Tropicfeel Shell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7aVHKiLVRs&t=2s


Other Videos to Check Out: 


Premium EDC Bag Comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlxOCS_9ne0&t=57s
10 Great Top Loading EDC / Tech Bags: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsnX6Y4S9V0&t=14s
Best Minimal Travel Bags Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TLfb5Djg4g&t=255s
Best Expandable Travel Bags: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzuMqurR5Ko
Best Daily Bags with Great Weather Resistance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snB19o-WYAw&t=32s
Best Minimal Travel Bags: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TLfb5Djg4g&t=162s
Best Packable Daypacks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3xnk9qMkMc&t=5s
Bag with Great Weather Resistance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snB19o-WYAw&t=5s
Best Budget Tech and EDC Bags: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOwot53_pwc&t=2s
Best Slim Tech Pouches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBvNPGu1cqg&t=14s
Packing Tips for One Bag Travel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEJjtpaMnuQ&t=622s


Items in Bag


Wandrd Accessory Straps: http://shrsl.com/20qyz
Water Bottle: http://shrsl.com/275i3
Anker Battery: https://amzn.to/3thjWlU
Anger Wall Adapter: https://amzn.to/3UFkWMq
Tom Bihn Ghost Whale Pouch: http://shrsl.com/3sgw7
Evergoods CAP2 Pouch: https://bit.ly/3iecdAk
Tablet: https://amzn.to/3EptXny
Headphones: https://amzn.to/3Eo85cm
Sunglasses: https://prf.hn/l/jWbged9
Playing Cards: https://amzn.to/3fZ5GLH
Mini Medical Kit: https://amzn.to/3UKkL2k
Manicure Set: https://amzn.to/3UKkRXK
Flashlight: https://prf.hn/l/0GnaAwl
Notebook: https://amzn.to/3Fw9gqW
Portable Standing Desk: https://amzn.to/3NWYb4A
Harddrive: https://amzn.to/3A7Sc7j
Mouse: https://amzn.to/3WWy3L1
Packing Cube: https://prf.hn/l/0GBAlL1
Dopp kit: https://prf.hn/l/ER9ezGO
Hero Clip: https://amzn.to/3TvWfkz
Multitool: https://bit.ly/3UMw622
Rain Jacket: https://amzn.to/3A8BqVu

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