I have it and have taken it on one Europe trip so far and taking it on a 6 week Europe trip next month. Love it. Some of my initial worries about things that were lacking from the Pro version ended up not being an issue for me at all (lack of admin panel, no separation in laptop compartment). The one thing I wish they did do was make the front vertical pocket run the length of the bag instead of just the middle section.
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Took this bag on a 17 day trip across Europe and it performed beautifully in and out of planes, buses, and ferries. It was super comfortable and I found it surprisingly sleek for a 40L bag. It even fit under the seat on a few of my flights (granted I'm 5'6"). Only gripe I really had is I wish the laptop compartment was a little more secure/taught with a sleeve like Aer TP3. My 13" Macbook Air was just drowning in that compartment.
I have this bag and I love it. I use it for the weekend travel by car. I do pack a lot with extra pairs of dress shoes. It’s a style. I can only carry this and leave any other backpack at home.
Great review, and I'm digging the feature set on this backpack. This bag reminds me of my Patagonia mini MLC, which I've been very happy with -- but this Tortuga seems an upgrade in a couple of key areas -- additional quick access side pocket and beefier harness system.
Great review as always! Seems to be a great backback, but for me German guy too late. Yesterday tried some famous travel backpacks in a German Outdoor shop and ordered the latest Osprey Dayltite 44l Travel Pack. Feels much better than the Farpoint (don't like the hip belt), e.g., and other ones. I like the development, that there is some new lite versions of the famous backpacks. I'll use it for a one bag 7kg almost 4 weeks SE Asia roundtrip soon. It looks so small.
@@DaemonViews for me, male, 1.73 small, even the 35l version of the daylite is way better and comfortable than the Farpoint putting 6 kg over-all fake weight inside. I think that's a (my) very subjective opionion.
I’m trying to find a bag to bring to Switzerland for 2 weeks. I am looking at 35-40l and this is one of my top contenders. I want something with stowable straps and waist belt (or at able to be covered like on the farpoint 40). I don’t need the organization sections or a laptop compartment since I don’t bring a laptop with me. The torture lite is a top contender, but what else would you suggest? I am also partial to there being compression straps and I’d like to keep it under $300 if possible.
@@Nomads.Nation sounds like I need to grab the Tortuga and see if I like it. I tested out the Eagle Creek Tour 40L and liked that in, but wasn’t 100% sold on it yet. I also really wanted to like the Bellroy Lite 38L, but no waist straps is a deal breaker. The Osprey Farpoint is also on the last but you can’t tuck the waist straps away without hiding the shoulder straps too so I’m not sure if that’s a deal breaker for me.
I've noticed this before but forgot to comment: you should measure the bags when they are full. There's no way that has a depth of only 7" when packed.
@@houserhythmthese packs are soft sided and vary quite a bit in expandability. I think it would very tough to set an objective standard on how tightly each pack should be filled to reach max capacity, and hence thickness. I believe you can pack a lot of these less structured bags to way over the 9” TSA carry on limit. Plus, some have compression straps
if only tortuga shipped to the UK or EU! since they don’t (at least for now) I’ll have to consider the new Cotopaxi Allpa or the Pakt Travel backpack. Awesome review as always 🤙
@@TakeTheInitiativewell actually for the UK they need VAT registration and have to pay for it which is a bit costly and cumbersome. But the real hard part is returns/replacements and figuring out how to handle all that with VAT/customs/duties/etc. It’s definitely not impossible to do, but sometimes brands prefer to keep things streamlined and just focus on their own market if that makes sense
@@Nomads.Nation I hope so too! What other suitcase side clamshell opening one bag travel packs do you recommend? I love the Bellroy Lite but the no bottle pocket is genuinely a dealbreaker for me. Only others I’ve seen are the new Cotopaxi Allpa and Pakt travel backpack, and I fear the Matador Globerider 45 would be too big for international carry ons. Thanks!
@@bloo_110 I don't know many but there is a new bag about to hit the market from a brand called Minimul which is suitcase style opening and AMAZING travel bag (38 liters) - our review will be live in a week or so, be sure to hit the notification bell so you know once its live!
Love this review. I'm considering this bag bc I have the pro and imho it's too built out. I'm a minimalist packer. I don't need all that structure 😂 Question though: Is there anything like this without the laptop section. I'm also on vacation. I'm not bringing my laptop.
i was considering this for the lightweight carry. But then Peak Design revealed the outdoor line which seems to be lightweight too. Any thoughts? Or other lightweight packs to consider?
Hey Aaron - I was thinking about buying a 35-40L backpack for buying groceries. Maybe it sounds a little weird, but I’d rather carry more on my back than carry heavy bags in the hands on the bigger grocery shopping trips. So what I need is 35-45 L, minimal organization and light weight. I was thinking something like this Tortuga Travel Lite, but I’d just prefer a backpack with a top opening rather than clamp shell style opening. Comfort and quality more important than price. Any suggestions?
@ Sure the quality looks amazing - but wouldn’t you find it a little inconvenient to have to pack your groceries in a clamshell backpack? I don’t see a big enough Tortuga backpack that’s not clamshell, or am I missing something? It’s already big, then when you open, doubles its footprint area. Also, packing it all in a big shallow layer in the clamshell, rather than just loading it top down from the top of the backpack?
@@Fnantier I've never used a backpack for groceries so can't say for sure, but clamshells can still just be opened via the top, just don't unzip the whole way. If you want a top loader be sure to check out hiking bags, I'm sure there's a ton of comfy ones!
@@Nomads.Nation Good point - I was actually trying to pull the trigger on the Tortuga Backpack Lite 40L, but they don’t ship outside the US yet. I’ve signed up for their notification email list for when they ship orders internationally and will be using my old bag in the mean time.
Interesting take on Pro vs Lite (lite version comparison since your sister did a more in-depth comparison, see what I did there, lol). In lieu of a lack of an admin compartment, incentive to have a good admin pouch/case/sling imo. Load lifters & the hip belt gives it a sight edge over the Bellroy Lite, but needs some outside color options! Least the interior is nice & bright. Do you think the lack of a luggage pass thru a missed opportunity or due to the size of the bag, most would only use the bag solo?
40 litres when fully packed out is restricted on a number of airlines, particularly internal flights where carry on is 7 kg or even only 5kg and we have a bag already at 1.59kg. Load lifters are welcome. The same priced expandable 27-32.5 l backpack is worth considering. The Setout Divide is 26-34 litres but had internal dividers that the 35l Setout did not, making the latter easier to pack [both discontinued]. If packing jackets or suits and winter clothes the 40 litres might not be enough, but 32-35 litre is going to be tight. Walking passed 30 gates at the airport with 40 litres backpack gets heavy. BTW Minaal 3.0 carry-on is 35l and 1.41kg so if you want quality materials they come with mass and even minimalist designs do not save much weight. The waist detachable belts (left and right) have no pockets. I guest the Pro bag version with pockets could be ordered in addition. I did not find the pockets useful in the Setout Divide as they are not padded even if I could get my phone or to hold my earphones. I could put my wallet in, but it was a struggle to get out. Having a tick box, on the order page, for both bag with a choice with or without pocket would be sensible.
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I have it and have taken it on one Europe trip so far and taking it on a 6 week Europe trip next month. Love it. Some of my initial worries about things that were lacking from the Pro version ended up not being an issue for me at all (lack of admin panel, no separation in laptop compartment). The one thing I wish they did do was make the front vertical pocket run the length of the bag instead of just the middle section.
Agreed, that pockets a bit tight and feels like it could have been bigger
I love that size pocket bc things get lost in a cavernous space. If something is that big, I'm putting it inside the bag.
Hi Aaron!! I'm so glad to see that the channel has 5x in size!! This channel seriously deserves it. Your entertaining yet effortless style of presenting info and impartial perspectives is such a treat. I'm glad this channel is getting the recognition it deserves
Thank you so much!! It’s been a long grind but it’s all paying off and most importantly I love the journey with the amazing NN team and our passionate community. Here’s to another five years 🍻
Took this bag on a 17 day trip across Europe and it performed beautifully in and out of planes, buses, and ferries. It was super comfortable and I found it surprisingly sleek for a 40L bag. It even fit under the seat on a few of my flights (granted I'm 5'6"). Only gripe I really had is I wish the laptop compartment was a little more secure/taught with a sleeve like Aer TP3. My 13" Macbook Air was just drowning in that compartment.
yea its a big laptop compartment, but that shouldn't result in any security issues, it should be very safe while its drowning in ther elol
I have this bag and I love it. I use it for the weekend travel by car. I do pack a lot with extra pairs of dress shoes. It’s a style. I can only carry this and leave any other backpack at home.
thanks for sharing your experience!
Great review, and I'm digging the feature set on this backpack. This bag reminds me of my Patagonia mini MLC, which I've been very happy with -- but this Tortuga seems an upgrade in a couple of key areas -- additional quick access side pocket and beefier harness system.
Yea I agree, it’s a contender for my fav travel bag at the moment
Just got the pack off the Girls for Gear video link. Love it so far!
So glad to hear! It’s an amazing travel bag
I have it. It's awesome. I love it!!
It’s a great bag for sure
Great review as always! Seems to be a great backback, but for me German guy too late. Yesterday tried some famous travel backpacks in a German Outdoor shop and ordered the latest Osprey Dayltite 44l Travel Pack. Feels much better than the Farpoint (don't like the hip belt), e.g., and other ones. I like the development, that there is some new lite versions of the famous backpacks. I'll use it for a one bag 7kg almost 4 weeks SE Asia roundtrip soon. It looks so small.
Had to check it out. Friend used the smaller one as personal item.
But it seems the harness is not further updated for the increased weight carry.
@@DaemonViews for me, male, 1.73 small, even the 35l version of the daylite is way better and comfortable than the Farpoint putting 6 kg over-all fake weight inside. I think that's a (my) very subjective opionion.
any chance a video for able carry thirteen 2024 is in production?
Not currently, but hopefully soon!
I’m trying to find a bag to bring to Switzerland for 2 weeks. I am looking at 35-40l and this is one of my top contenders. I want something with stowable straps and waist belt (or at able to be covered like on the farpoint 40). I don’t need the organization sections or a laptop compartment since I don’t bring a laptop with me. The torture lite is a top contender, but what else would you suggest? I am also partial to there being compression straps and I’d like to keep it under $300 if possible.
this is a great pick for sure!
@ any other bag you would suggest? I like that peak design travel bag too as well as the Evergoods ctb35
@@Jmike66468 PD is not my favorite, not very comfy. Evergoods is another great option but I prefer Tortuga all day
@@Nomads.Nation sounds like I need to grab the Tortuga and see if I like it. I tested out the Eagle Creek Tour 40L and liked that in, but wasn’t 100% sold on it yet. I also really wanted to like the Bellroy Lite 38L, but no waist straps is a deal breaker. The Osprey Farpoint is also on the last but you can’t tuck the waist straps away without hiding the shoulder straps too so I’m not sure if that’s a deal breaker for me.
I've noticed this before but forgot to comment: you should measure the bags when they are full. There's no way that has a depth of only 7" when packed.
It’s a non-packed-out-depth lol
Packed-out depth can vary quite a lot depending on how you pack it. Would be nice to get a jist though.
@@Nomads.Nation And what use are the empty dimensions to anyone? Who travels with an empty bag?
5 years reviewing bags and never been asked this before but something well def consider!
@@houserhythmthese packs are soft sided and vary quite a bit in expandability. I think it would very tough to set an objective standard on how tightly each pack should be filled to reach max capacity, and hence thickness. I believe you can pack a lot of these less structured bags to way over the 9” TSA carry on limit. Plus, some have compression straps
if only tortuga shipped to the UK or EU! since they don’t (at least for now) I’ll have to consider the new Cotopaxi Allpa or the Pakt Travel backpack. Awesome review as always 🤙
I know they want to, hopefully they’ll get it sorted soon
I'm curious as to what the barriers to shipping to the UK/EU from the US are?
Isn't it just a matter of sending it by UPS or FedEx?
@@TakeTheInitiativewell actually for the UK they need VAT registration and have to pay for it which is a bit costly and cumbersome. But the real hard part is returns/replacements and figuring out how to handle all that with VAT/customs/duties/etc. It’s definitely not impossible to do, but sometimes brands prefer to keep things streamlined and just focus on their own market if that makes sense
@@Nomads.Nation I hope so too! What other suitcase side clamshell opening one bag travel packs do you recommend? I love the Bellroy Lite but the no bottle pocket is genuinely a dealbreaker for me. Only others I’ve seen are the new Cotopaxi Allpa and Pakt travel backpack, and I fear the Matador Globerider 45 would be too big for international carry ons. Thanks!
@@bloo_110 I don't know many but there is a new bag about to hit the market from a brand called Minimul which is suitcase style opening and AMAZING travel bag (38 liters) - our review will be live in a week or so, be sure to hit the notification bell so you know once its live!
Love this review. I'm considering this bag bc I have the pro and imho it's too built out. I'm a minimalist packer. I don't need all that structure 😂
Question though: Is there anything like this without the laptop section. I'm also on vacation. I'm not bringing my laptop.
thanks so much! Check out the Six Moons ADC, we did a review on it
also the ULA Dragonfly, our review of that will be live soon
i was considering this for the lightweight carry. But then Peak Design revealed the outdoor line which seems to be lightweight too. Any thoughts? Or other lightweight packs to consider?
Haven’t tested the PD bags yet. Also check out the ULA Dragonfly
Hey Aaron - I was thinking about buying a 35-40L backpack for buying groceries. Maybe it sounds a little weird, but I’d rather carry more on my back than carry heavy bags in the hands on the bigger grocery shopping trips. So what I need is 35-45 L, minimal organization and light weight. I was thinking something like this Tortuga Travel Lite, but I’d just prefer a backpack with a top opening rather than clamp shell style opening. Comfort and quality more important than price. Any suggestions?
If you are looking for comfort and quality then Tortuga is one of the best options!! They bags aren’t light though, all that padding adds up.
@ Sure the quality looks amazing - but wouldn’t you find it a little inconvenient to have to pack your groceries in a clamshell backpack? I don’t see a big enough Tortuga backpack that’s not clamshell, or am I missing something? It’s already big, then when you open, doubles its footprint area. Also, packing it all in a big shallow layer in the clamshell, rather than just loading it top down from the top of the backpack?
@@Fnantier I've never used a backpack for groceries so can't say for sure, but clamshells can still just be opened via the top, just don't unzip the whole way. If you want a top loader be sure to check out hiking bags, I'm sure there's a ton of comfy ones!
@@Nomads.Nation Good point - I was actually trying to pull the trigger on the Tortuga Backpack Lite 40L, but they don’t ship outside the US yet. I’ve signed up for their notification email list for when they ship orders internationally and will be using my old bag in the mean time.
Interesting take on Pro vs Lite (lite version comparison since your sister did a more in-depth comparison, see what I did there, lol). In lieu of a lack of an admin compartment, incentive to have a good admin pouch/case/sling imo. Load lifters & the hip belt gives it a sight edge over the Bellroy Lite, but needs some outside color options! Least the interior is nice & bright. Do you think the lack of a luggage pass thru a missed opportunity or due to the size of the bag, most would only use the bag solo?
I actually don’t think it’s a missed opportunity as most people are just one bagging with this - not combining it with a suitcase
@@Nomads.Nation That’s why you da pro reviewer!!
@@emarti3419 I don't know about "pro" but we do our best!
Hi guys, can you please also review the Venture backpack from Solgaard pretty please ?
Thanks for your suggestion! We’ll add to our wish list
5:31 filling the water bottle fully just for a demo, love the dedication 😂
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40 litres when fully packed out is restricted on a number of airlines, particularly internal flights where carry on is 7 kg or even only 5kg and we have a bag already at 1.59kg. Load lifters are welcome. The same priced expandable 27-32.5 l backpack is worth considering. The Setout Divide is 26-34 litres but had internal dividers that the 35l Setout did not, making the latter easier to pack [both discontinued]. If packing jackets or suits and winter clothes the 40 litres might not be enough, but 32-35 litre is going to be tight. Walking passed 30 gates at the airport with 40 litres backpack gets heavy. BTW Minaal 3.0 carry-on is 35l and 1.41kg so if you want quality materials they come with mass and even minimalist designs do not save much weight.
The waist detachable belts (left and right) have no pockets. I guest the Pro bag version with pockets could be ordered in addition. I did not find the pockets useful in the Setout Divide as they are not padded even if I could get my phone or to hold my earphones. I could put my wallet in, but it was a struggle to get out. Having a tick box, on the order page, for both bag with a choice with or without pocket would be sensible.
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