Topo Travel Bag (30 + 40L) Review

Aesthetically interesting — I love the modern-vintage vibe of Topo gear… feels like something a drop out rock climber from the 70s would have in his toyota camry hatchback.

Built really great —

• 1000D nylon, 400D nylon pack cloth, 210D nylon pack cloth liner, 1680D ballistic nylon on select colors
• Heavy-duty YKK zippers

Solid and a little sweaty to carry:

• Comfy straps with load lifters.
• Removable hip belt… just nylon webbing on the 30L but the 40L has some fatty padding.
• No ventilation on the back… just some 1000D ballistic nylon. So it’s likely to get sweaty, but I personally can’t avoid that.
• Straps can stow away and you can use a shoulder strap to carry as a duffel.

Solid capacity in 30L, massive in 40L:

• the 30L is actually the one I’d encourage people to travel with more because it looks better, is nicer to carry and will fit in more airplane carry-on rules.
• But if you’re worried about everything fitting, 40L is maximum carry on size.
• The whole thing opens clamshell, so it’s easy to pack/unpack

Better than average organization:

• Quick access with internal org
• Org panel
• Interior organization on main compartment
• 40L has an extra layer of organization inside the main compartment.

Some nice bonus travel features:

• Luggage passthrough
• Small bag clips
• Zipper security for main compartment and org panel
• Handles on all three sides