Victorinox Touring 2.0 Traveler Backpack Black

I had my first victorinox backpack for almost 10 years and i loved it. I bought this as a replacement thinking that the make and quality would be comparable, however i quickly found it was not. The stiching in one of the internal pockets came loose upon arrival. The backpack is touted as scratch resistant however the material of the front logo is made of a very scratchable material which buffered off when i used a scentless, soapless baby wipe to wipe it, just a few soft passes and the material buffed off. When i contacted them about this, they shrugged it off saying its a user issue and not covered under warranty. The zipper holders feel ridiculously cheap compared to my old backpack. Last but not least, i bought a black bag... less than 2 months with very minimal ... MoreI had my first victorinox backpack for almost 10 years and i loved it. I bought this as a replacement thinking that the make and quality would be comparable, however i quickly found it was not. The stiching in one of the internal pockets came loose upon arrival. The backpack is touted as scratch resistant however the material of the front logo is made of a very scratchable material which buffered off when i used a scentless, soapless baby wipe to wipe it, just a few soft passes and the material buffed off. When i contacted them about this, they shrugged it off saying its a user issue and not covered under warranty. The zipper holders feel ridiculously cheap compared to my old backpack. Last but not least, i bought a black bag... less than 2 months with very minimal use and travel, my bag is starting to loose its color and turn a dull shade of dark grey. I'm not even sure its considered water resistant as the top fabric retains water quite easily... overall very very very disappointed in victorinox.

Whatever makes an airline cabin compatible travel backpack perfect, this backpack has it! And that too in a 1.7kg package!Many airlines limit the cabin baggage weight to 8Kg, so the backpack has to be as light and spacious, as possible; yet tough, functional and beautifully crafted. My quest to find such a backpack started with all well known and expensive brands, where money was no object!In the end, this was the one it came down too. I must say that Victorinox don’t do a service to themselves by not describing the features of this bag, properly. I found the backpack much better than how it’s described above.So the winners:(1) A backpack constructed from finest of materials. Every inch exudes pure quality(2) Doesn’t sag. Holds its shape(3) High quality ... MoreWhatever makes an airline cabin compatible travel backpack perfect, this backpack has it! And that too in a 1.7kg package!Many airlines limit the cabin baggage weight to 8Kg, so the backpack has to be as light and spacious, as possible; yet tough, functional and beautifully crafted. My quest to find such a backpack started with all well known and expensive brands, where money was no object!In the end, this was the one it came down too. I must say that Victorinox don’t do a service to themselves by not describing the features of this bag, properly. I found the backpack much better than how it’s described above.So the winners:(1) A backpack constructed from finest of materials. Every inch exudes pure quality(2) Doesn’t sag. Holds its shape(3) High quality lockable water resistant zippers(4) Reflective logo on the front(5) Personalised Name Scale on the side(6) Two expandable water bottle pockets on either side(7) Slot on the bottom front to attach a light; for cyclists(8) Grab Handles on the top and both sides(9) Front compartment for organisation.(10) Deep pocket on the top for keeping phones, glass, passports, wallets etc. I would use it for storing my personal possessions while going through security(10) Main compartment which opens from the front top with a diagonal zipper, which runs 1/3rd of the height of the bag. The rear wall of this compartment have a normal and a zipped pocket. Inside the top pocket is placed a water proof pouch with neck cord. This pouch is big enough to carry everyday carry items like passport, wallet, phone, glasses, keys and more. The rear wall opens up with a zipper to give access to the compartment once the backpack is opened as a clamshell. Behind the oblique zipper, lies the extension zipper which turns the backpack from having 33 litres capacity to 41 Litres(11) On the rear is a clamshell opening zipper, which gives access to the main compartment from the rear and the computer compartment. The rear wall has two more pockets, with zips. The computer compartment is padded, with capacity to hold a 17” laptop and tablet. The configuration allows “quick pass through” the security, where permissible.(12) Padded Shoulder Straps with magnetic sternum strap and retractable waist belts, with a small pouch pocket on the right waist belt. Comfy padding on the back.The backpack is a pinnacle of design; where space, toughness, practicality, functionality and beauty have been put together in a package weighing only 1.7kg! Well done designer, you need special commendation!I can say with certainty that I can’t find a travel backpack, as good as this, in the market

overall experience is very good.