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Backpack recommendations for traveling

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Theeasypeasywoman · 20/05/2025 11:24

Need a backpack for holiday which will be mostly used for airports and day out. I have a 4 year old so need a backpack with large capacity for snacks and other things for entertaining her. Please give me your suggestion. I don't want anything too expensive but usually around £30. Thank you

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workingcocker · 20/05/2025 11:36

I bought this from Amazon last week for DD Duke of Edinburgh hike. Did her very well. It’s big and has lots of external pockets for snacks. £35

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workingcocker · 20/05/2025 11:37

Andes Ramada 120l.

OakleyStreetisnotinChelsea · 20/05/2025 11:43

120l! Bloody hell that's big! My dc did their silver with 50L youth fit bags and had plenty of space. Continuing to gold I treated them to a well fitting adult bag which is 65L.

Anyway.OP when you say a bag for holiday do you mean to carry all your stuff for the holiday or do you mean a bag to use as hand luggage and days out? For days out around 40L is a practical size to fit a change of clothes and plenty of drinks and snacks and odds and sods. A bag with a curved zip fastening is less practical than a more square top or drawstring and lid because you can't squish as much in and it is less forgiving on bulky items.

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Theeasypeasywoman · 20/05/2025 11:50

workingcocker · 20/05/2025 11:37

Andes Ramada 120l.

I could probably fit DD in it when she gets tired 😂 Thanks

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Theeasypeasywoman · 20/05/2025 11:52

OakleyStreetisnotinChelsea · 20/05/2025 11:43

120l! Bloody hell that's big! My dc did their silver with 50L youth fit bags and had plenty of space. Continuing to gold I treated them to a well fitting adult bag which is 65L.

Anyway.OP when you say a bag for holiday do you mean to carry all your stuff for the holiday or do you mean a bag to use as hand luggage and days out? For days out around 40L is a practical size to fit a change of clothes and plenty of drinks and snacks and odds and sods. A bag with a curved zip fastening is less practical than a more square top or drawstring and lid because you can't squish as much in and it is less forgiving on bulky items.

Its more for day out and to keep things in it. I am also carrying a hand luggage with us but I don't want to open it every few minutes when she asks for something so need a backpack for water bottles, snacks,her activitiy books, wipes etc.

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GoldLash · 20/05/2025 11:58

get an XL Heritage Herschel

really roomy and comfortable and made of excellent material and a sturdy zip.

I love mine which I’ve had for years

OakleyStreetisnotinChelsea · 20/05/2025 12:18

If it is as a bag for days out then most hiking day out type bags will fit the bill. Do you have a mountain warehouse near you? You could pop down a have a look and find something with the right combination of pockets for you. Or this trespass bag looks decent and the the fairly large second pocket should make it easy to keep snacks separate.
Trespasstrespass bag

Trespass 30L Multi Function Backpack Albus

Shop the Trespass 30L Backpack Albus - Perfect for adventures with adjustable compression straps. Durable, spacious, and comfortable. Get yours today!

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OakleyStreetisnotinChelsea · 20/05/2025 12:18

If it is as a bag for days out then most hiking day out type bags will fit the bill. Do you have a mountain warehouse near you? You could pop down a have a look and find something with the right combination of pockets for you. Or this trespass bag looks decent and the the fairly large second pocket should make it easy to keep snacks separate.
Trespasstrespass bag

Trespass 30L Multi Function Backpack Albus

Shop the Trespass 30L Backpack Albus - Perfect for adventures with adjustable compression straps. Durable, spacious, and comfortable. Get yours today!

https://www.trespass.com/albus-unisex-multi-function-backpack?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=shopping_feed&utm_content=free_google_shopping_clicks&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=16551869161&gbraid=0AAAAADtpGvebUCW_E5WZFGS8mo3PrWX4N&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0LDBBhCnARIsAMpYlApkbyFcraugGgMeM87ZjSanvos8a9O9KVBm1yfmD-u2lTi9_hVbHdcaAmwbEALw_wcB#color_code=Ocean%20Green&size_legacy=Each

OakleyStreetisnotinChelsea · 20/05/2025 12:19

I only linked to a bag! Not sure why that needed hiding

OakleyStreetisnotinChelsea · 20/05/2025 12:20

Trespass Albus 30. Currently £20.99 and has 3 separate compartments plus smaller organisers so handy for keeping snacks, toys and spare clothes separate.

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Theeasypeasywoman · 20/05/2025 13:17

OakleyStreetisnotinChelsea · 20/05/2025 12:20

Trespass Albus 30. Currently £20.99 and has 3 separate compartments plus smaller organisers so handy for keeping snacks, toys and spare clothes separate.

Thank you ! Just what I was looking for. Going to order one from amazon as they have better price on it 😁

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