Optimal

Travel Backpack

£299.99
A carry-on backpack designed for seamless travel. With expandable storage, smart organisation, AiroFoam® tech protection and durable materials, it’s built for every journey.
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  • An expandable 40-45-litre carry-on allows you pack up to 14 days’ worth of gear while staying airline-compliant with the majority of major airlines.
  • A separate tech compartment with impact-absorbing AiroFoam® technology protects your laptop and tablet from drops and shocks.
  • Built for durability, this backpack is crafted from ultra-tough 840D ballistic nylon with a triple-layer water-resistant coating.
  • Wraparound zip access with a full clamshell opening for easy packing. Quick side and top access for on the go. The tech compartment also features a clamshell opening for breezing through airport security.
  • 25 pockets and compartments keep everything in its place, from passports to power banks with quick-access pockets, hidden pockets and a water bottle pocket.
  • Versatile carry options with stowable straps, a sternum strp and a removable hip belt for even weight distribution. Multiple grab handles for easy handling.
  • Customise your setup with modular accessories, including a tech pouch, toiletry pouch, document pouch and compression wardrobe.
Compatibility

Tech compartment: Securely fits a 16” MacBook Pro with or without a Mous MacBook sleeve. It also holds all MacBook Air models.

Laptop pocket: Fits all 14” and smaller MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models. You can also use it to store an iPad Pro 12.9” or all other iPad models instead.

Certifications

RoHS
REACH

Measurements and weight

Backpack:
H: 550mm x W: 350mm x D: 200mm
When expanded:
H: 550mm x W: 350mm x D: 230mm

Laptop compartment
H: 540mm x W: 340mm x D: 20mm (fits up to 16” laptops)

Laptop pocket
H: 350mm x W: 300mm

iPad/Tablet pocket
H: 290mm x W: 300mm

Capacity
40 litres (45 litres when expanded)

Weight
2.2kg


Materials

The main body of the backpack is made from 840D ballistic nylon with a triple-layer coating of polyurethane and polycarbonate.

The side panels are made from 420D recycled nylon.

The internal lining is made from 210D nylon.

The tech compartment is lined with AiroFoam® impact materials.

The zippers are a combination of polyurethane-coated YKK zippers.

Plastic hardware.

Warranty

Limited Lifetime warranty.

What’s in the box?

x1 – Optimal Travel Backpack

How protective is this backpack?
The Optimal Travel Backpack is built for serious protection. A separate tech compartment is equipped with AiroFoam® impact-absorbing technology, protecting laptops and tablets from drops and shocks. It's also highly water-resistant, keeping your gear safe from rain, spills and splashes – though we wouldn’t recommend submerging it in water. Whether you're caught in a storm or on the move, your tech stays protected.

Are the accessories included?
No, modular accessories like the Optimal Compression Wardrobe are sold separately. You can purchase them individually or as part of a bundle to customise your setup.

Can I use this backpack as a cabin bag?
Yes! At its standard 40-litre capacity, the Optimal Travel Backpack meets the cabin bag size requirements for most major airlines and fits in overhead bins. While we've thoroughly compared its dimensions with airline guidelines, we can’t guarantee compliance in every case due to airline-specific policies. It’s not designed to fit under the seat as a personal item.

What's great about it

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Your suitcase, reimagined
Travel light without compromise. With spacious yet structured storage, this carry-on backpack packs like a suitcase – without the bulk, weight or hassle. Its 40-litre capacity can be expanded to 45 litres when you need to pack more in.
Durability that goes the distance
Made from 840D ballistic nylon with a triple-layer coating, this backpack is tough enough to handle years of travel while staying resistant to water, liquids and abrasion.
Extreme AiroFoam® protection
This backpack features AiroFoam®, a non-Newtonian, impact-absorbing technology designed to protect larger tech devices from drop damage. It’s made up of intelligent molecules that rush together upon impact, forming hydrogen bonds that temporarily break and consume significant amounts of energy that would otherwise impact your device.
Smart organisation for smarter travel
With 25 smart storage solutions, including a hidden passport pocket, quick-access pockets, mesh organisers and a 1-litre water bottle pocket, everything stays exactly where it should be.
Adaptable for every journey
Business trip? Weekend getaway? Long-haul adventure? Our complementing modular accessory system – including a compression wardrobe – lets you customise your setup for any kind of travel.
Carry it your way
Switch effortlessly between backpack and duffel-style carry. With stowable straps, a sternum strap, a removable hip belt, load-lifter straps and multiple grab handles, it’s built for comfort.