WITZMAN Canvas Travel Backpack for Men Vintage Laptop Backpack

I’ve been using this bag for 4 years now, and it’s still going strong! It’s my go-to everyday carry for work, and I’m genuinely impressed by its durability. The stitching has held up remarkably well—no tears or signs of wear despite heavy use. One minor issue is the zipper that hides the shoulder straps broke, but since I primarily use it in backpack mode, it hasn’t been a problem for me at all. What really stands out is the sheer storage capacity. I can easily pack my Xbox, portable monitor, laptop, cable bag, and Tabletote portable table, and there’s still room to spare! The three front pockets and the side pocket add even more organization options, and the wide side zipper makes loading and unloading effortless.

I'm very happy with my Witzman travel backpack! I've used mine often packing it full with a variety of items traveling between my home, family, and friends. The backpack has many useful compartments and is very well built and stylish. I plan to purchase another for my son as he heads to college.

Love this bag so far! I have no luggage sets, I didn’t travel until I needed to go to California recently. Was able fit two weeks of clothes in this bag (underwear, socks, shirts are easy, pants like items take up a lot of space though, try to wear the pants instead of packing or only take 1-2 pairs max). Am able to carry on flights with no issues but I have also checked the bag and had a separate sling bag for electronics, chargers, etc & my extra pair of shoes. This bag isn’t suitable for packing shoes though, it takes up half the space. A few zippers and pouches inside & out, straps to clip over the zipper helps reduce stress on the zipper, doubles as backpack, looks cool IMO it’s a perfect bag for a single traveler up to two weeks max approx. Worth the money: Yes Quality: Excellent, some excess stitching sting in places it looks like. I don’t think an issue, I’m not afraid it’ll come apart or tear Ease of use: Exceptional but I wish the main zipper was centered, it is kind of off center towards the front which seems awkward to me but maybe there is a reason Con: Can’t really pack shoes unless that was half the items you needed in the bag, only downside

Okay so this pack was actually not a bad purchase. While packing I was annoyed that the biggest opening for majority of items was only on the side. Made it easier to use as a messenger bag or briefcase of sorts but made travel packing a nuisance. Would I recommend this style for travel where you move around a bit and have to pack and unpack every few days, not necessarily. But I will say I wouldn’t discourage it either. I do genuinely like this bag other than that one issue. I was impressed by the amount of pocket storage and how much I was actually able to pack. the padding on the shoulder straps and the back of the pack itself was nice. I did carry it as a messenger bag At first and the weight of it dug into my shoulders so I had to switch it up. If there was more of a padding on the shoulder strap that way it might’ve worked better as a messenger bag. Switching to backpack though was an entirely different experience. It was way more comfortable. Easier to carry. Saved my ass on the hills in Edinburgh. Whoever decided to build a fkn city on a mountain like that and have the audacity to build the steps uneven. I know they didn’t have better tools back then but damn. Also no wonder everyone in Scotland is so attractive and athletic. They take the phrase “walked to school uphill both ways” and said “hold my whiskey”. Anyway. The backpack was good. I got used to my packing system quickly. I highly recommend getting packing cubes. They also saved my ass on this trip. But that’s another story entirely.

I get compliments every time I take this to the airport. I've been using this since 8/22 it's now 7/24 as my travel bag. I never check anything because I'm afraid of losing my luggage and this is the perfect carry on. It squishes down to fit under the seat in front of me so no worries about overhead storage and has lots of pockets to keep my stuff organized. I've flown on pretty much every airline it fits under all the seats. My main reason I came back to leave a review is the quality...the zippers are very strong and the stitching is straight up amazing. On average my bag full weighs about 50lbs(well above what airlines allow for carry on but they have never said anything to me). I have expected the little handle at the top to break so many times when I hang it in the bathroom but somehow the stitches are still holding up. The canvas material is nice and thick too still no holes or signs of wear. My only complaint is there is no support frame for the back so my shoulders/back get sore. But still 10/10 recommend

Excellent and easy to pack and carry

I’m in my 40’s but still travel like a college student. We just got back from a 2 week trip to Europe and this bag held all of my and my son’s clothes. Full disclosure, I travel with a capsule wardrobe so what that translates into is two medium size packing cubes plus 1 small packing cube. Pros: - aesthetics: I really like the look of it. It has a definite vintage feel. - it distributes the weight really well. Fully packed, it was 9 kilos and I was able to walk 20 minutes over cobblestones while wearing it and it was very comfortable. - it’s big enough if you’re a light packer. If you’re the sort of person who takes multiple pairs of shoes, this is not a good bag for you. - the canvas seems sturdy and the seams are well done. I just retired my very first and only other travel backpack that I’ve used for 25 years. This has been on one trip, so jury is still out, but I also feel like waiting 10 years to review a product is unreasonable. Cons: -the outside pockets are really really shallow. Perhaps if the inside of the bag wasn’t packed full, the outside pockets would be more useful, but they’re not auxiliary space. You can use the front pouch for a book and some charging cables and that’s about it. - it only opens on one side. If you really want to pack this tightly, packing cubes are essential. - the flap that zips to cover the straps is has a strip of velcro on top of the bag. If it’s down and zipped so you can use the bag as an over the shoulder bag, you have a conspicuous and extremely scratchy piece of velcro on the short side (the one that’s the top if it’s a backpack). I will never use it for anything other than a backpack, but I do not like the velcro. I’m not sure how many years before becomes covered in lint and cat hair. I would have preferred ties.

Backpack is nice and seems durable. Why three stars? Well, pack is smaller than anticipated and very flimsy meaning there is no back support at all. In pics they have tiny people wearing these packs to make them look larger, lol! One would have to place a piece of plastic inside to give more support. When carrying backpack on back the top of the pack digs into the back of neck making VERY uncomfortable! Definitely not a pack you want to hike with or walk long distances unless you want it sagging down! Believe it’s over priced for what it is. Don’t like the huge piece of Velcro on top exposed because it gets caught up in clothes and messes them up. They could have at least used the softer Velcro side instead of the abrasive side! If I keep pack will probably unstitch the Velcro’s and switch them out, ugh...Pack seems sturdy and double to triple stitched in many places which is good. I wouldn’t recommend this pack for a trek unless you place it on an external frame or modify it. It has a decent amount of space inside for what it is but don’t expect too much. So in conclusion, it’s a nice travel pack for a short distance walk. In fact wouldn’t even recommend using back straps at all. Just stick with the shoulder strap. So in all it gets a meh... Trying to decide if it should be returned or just keep it and make mods... Makes a nice showpiece though, LOL!

Very good quality. I'm taking a train trip across Canada and this holds all the things that I didn't want to be in my checked luggage. I like that I can strap a blanket using the back straps. It has several sections, but not so many that you spend a lot of time opening a gazillion compartments because you can't remember which one you put stuff in. I'm 6'2" and I find the pack comfortable to carry. I especially like being able to switch from back pack, or using the side handle, or attaching a carrying strap to the side. It' also very convenient to be able to zip the flap to hide the backpack straps and not have them getting caught on things. The strap on the flap fits nicely over the extended handle on my luggage and makes it easy to wheel around my suitcase and the backpack. Loving it so far!

Grand comme je voulais

The bag has a lot of straps. You can carry it on your back, sling it across your shoulders, hold it in your hand... any way you want it. It's a bit excessive - there is a zippable cover just to cover up the back straps just in case you're carrying the bag in one of the twenty other ways. It has many pouches as well to carry all your laptops, pen, notebook etc. For use as a carry on for sightseeing journeys maybe the bag is not big enough. But for short business trips you can carry everything you need for 2-3 days in this sleek backpack. No airlines will have problem with this bag as a cabin bag. For one-bag sightseeing trips you'll do better with a lighter, bigger bag.

I bought this bag to serve as my main travel bag. It ticks all the boxes for a One Bag carry on travelling style. There is a dedicated laptop pocket which fits my travel laptop, there are several exterior pockets which are decently sized for easy access to bits, though they're slightly smaller than I'd like. Being able to convert it from a backpack style to a suitcase / duffel style is handy when doing things like storing in overhead lockers or checking in. It means you don't have various backpack straps tangling up in things. The backpack straps are nicely padded and it's comfortable to wear. The waist strap is only ok. I wouldn't want to use it as a hiking pack, but it's really not that kind of travel bag. It also has side straps to cinch it closed and tighten it up. Whilst removing the laptop when the bag is full is easy enough, it can be a little tricky getting it back in if the bag is very full, which can be very very slightly annoying if you're pulling it out for security scans, but this is a minor nitpick and may be more due to having packed it slightly awkwardly.

This is the perfect size for travelling when living overseas as it's accepted as a carry on because it looks like a backpack, no extra charges - lots of storage for all of your needs including a laptop