The Blast Pro 40L Travel Backapck turns turbulence into travel ease. It's a sleek, carry-on compliant powerhouse designed for smoother, smarter travel. With 40L of capacity, built-in tech protection, and a comfort-first carrying system, this backpack adapts to every itinerary: business, leisure, or a bit of both.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Airline-approved for 1 week trips, no check-in needed.
Lockable laptop sleeve fits up to 15.6".
Durable ripstop nylon, built to last.
YKK zippers.
RFID pocket.
Exterior
RFID-blocking pocket for cards.
Hidden anti-theft back pocket for passports & wallets.
Elastic water bottle pocket fits up to 30oz.
Top pocket lined in velvet for soft grabs.
Mesh zipper pocket.
Front zip organizer with key leash, pen slot, and slip pockets.
Adjustable sternum strap, hip belt, and load lifters for comfort.
3 reinforced grab handles for easy lifting.
Trolley pass-through.
Interior
Main compartment opens for suitcase-style packing.
Lockable & suspended velvet-lined laptop sleeve (lock not included).
I used this bag for a 4 day bike tour in Burgundy. A perfect size.
Walked to and from train stations, Paris RER, and wore biking. I even strapped it to my bike while on a train (Photo) and managed to navigate the bike with the bag on the escalator. (Will probably not do that again!)
It was just the right size for me to carry.
Pockets were great and well located.
Really a good back pack. Love the features. There were only two items Id recommend for improvement. The first like the 43L roller/backpack is to have stowable shoulder straps in the event that you just want to carry it by the handles. I'd certainly recommend some Velcro or something like that to secure the hip pads in place as I don't use them. Secondly like my recommendation for the 43L bag, size these packs for a larger 17" computer. It is not that much difference. beyond that great bag and great styling overall.
Such a spacious bag! I was able to pack winter clothing and much more in this bag but it did bulk up real fast. The laptop compartment for electronics and such was actually very spacious even when the bag was fully packed. The seams do show when the bag is fully packed to its brim. Quality is nice, not bad. However, quality could be better especially since its priced much higher than their other bags but its still not bad. I liked how big the front pocket was too. I could fit my makeup bag, liquids bag, snow gloves and many more inside and the organizational pockets (1 mesh and 1 pocket) Water bottle holder was good not the best but good. The very front mesh pocket was not used much but I did use it towards the end of my winter trip to store my fuzzy socks. Not bad...fits a lot.
Pros to the blast expandable are
- split inside pockets for wet/dry items
- extra padding built in for laptop pocket
Cons IMO
- main pocket opens on one side like a classic door instead of zipping open on either side
- computer pocket only zips open partially so smaller items slip down and are harder to get out
- bag is over all boxier and does not compress for lighter packs
- additional waist strap is bulky and not needed for daily use (you can tuck away, but not remove)
After traveling with this bag for 3 months straight, I have purchased another blast expandable bag to replace it. If using to fill to capacity it would work well. I just need something for every day use that I can add more items when needed.