This is a sponsored post. In exchange for an honest, unadulterated review, Pakt generously provided me with a Pakt One bag. This post contains affiliate links. See disclosure.
This week, I'm reviewing the Pakt One travel bag/carry-on. It's a duffel-suitcase hybrid that I've had my eye on for a long time. This bag embodies everything neatntiny.com's about: keeping things organized, compact and stylish! Not surprisingly, it was created in collaboration with 'The Minimalists.'
I reached out to Pakt about trying out and reviewing their travel bag and was thrilled when they agreed to give me one in exchange for an honest review.
I always appreciate when things come in a pretty package and theirs is also environmentally friendly and plastic-free.
Looks even better out of the box!
At the time of this review, I've had the bag for four months and have taken it on two trips. Most recently, I used it as my multi-purpose travel bag on our family trip to Vegas/Death Valley/Joshua Tree/Mojave Desert.
Sporting the Pakt One at McCarran International Airport, waiting for our red eye out of Las Vegas.
The Pakt One doubling as as part of a makeshift munchkin bed at the airport.
Below is my review of the Pakt One and how I pack mine!
The Pakt One combines the on-the-go accessibility and shoulder-wearability of a duffel with the packing ease of a suitcase; the unique 'clamshell' style opening allows for full-access loading/unloading.
The smart design allows you to easily access items from deep within the bag via external zippers, without first having to set it down and open it up completely.
External Features
The Pakt One boasts a sleek, minimalist exterior, without any external logos. It's monochromatic, with black fabric and black hardware. (Comes also in grey and blue.)
It has a 35 L capacity, weighs 3.25 lb, and measures 20" long x 10" wide x 11" high.
The exterior is made of durable nylon and the zippers are water-resistant.
Up close: the stitching and finer details are pristine. This shot was taken after returning from our most recent trip to Death Valley.
It has a padded, detachable shoulder strap...
... and top-carry handles.
A loop on each side of the bag allows you to add on attachments via carabiner (i.e. water bottle).
It has four external pockets.
Two square, zippered pockets in the front:
and two long pockets on the back:
Front Pockets
The pocket on the left contains a key clip and three card holders. This allows you to use this pocket as a wallet, if you don't bring your entire wallet when you travel.
I attach my key pouch/wallet to the key clip, keeping it accessible, yet secure. I also keep our passports in this pocket.
