Suitcase Backpacks for Travel & Everyday

Knack’s expandable suitcase backpacks combine the everyday convenience of a laptop backpack with the spaciousness of a travel suitcase. Our patented, expandable suitcase compartment offers room for your everyday essentials or your travel wardrobe. Ideal for both short trips and extended travel, our suitcase-style backpacks make packing and unpacking a breeze.

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Knack’s Suitcase Backpack Collection

Knack’s expandable Suitcase Backpack Collection makes travel easier. Save time and money at the airport by traveling with a carry-on backpack that opens and packs like a suitcase. Unzip the separate, patented expandable suitcase compartment for 45% more carrying capacity. Easy-access organization pockets and suitcase lid means your travel items are always within reach. Lightweight, durable, and water-resistant body fabric keeps your gear dry and secure. Padded shoulder straps and back panel ensure a comfortable carry.

Suitcase Backpack Features

  • Expand Your Horizons

    Separate, patented, expandable suitcase compartment makes packing for travel easy by giving you 45% more carrying capacity. Easily access multiple changes of clothes with the convenient suitcase lid.

  • Stay Organized

    Keep all your gear secure and easy to find with next-level organization, including everything from protective fleece-lined pocket to see-through mesh accessory pockets to a hidden side-zip water bottle pocket and a padded laptop pocket.

  • Be Compatible

    When you have to travel for an extended period, our integrated trolley sleeve lets you slip your Knack over the handle of almost all sizes of wheeled luggage.

About Knack

Knack sprang from the simple observation that too many people were carrying too many bags at the same time. This aha moment spurred our passion to live a One Bag Life. So we pulled together a dedicated group of frequent travelers and bag enthusiasts––from Tumi, Coach, North Face, Samsonite, and eBags––to create the one bag that’s clever enough to replace two.

Suitcase Backpacks for Travel & Everyday FAQs

Is a Knack expandable backpack big enough for my trip?

Knack’s expandable packing compartment was designed to meet the needs of both everyday carry and travel. The storage capacity depends on the size of the Knack Pack.

Small Knack Packs hold 1-2 changes of clothes for overnight trips.
Medium Knack Packs hold 2-3 changes of clothes for short trips.
Large Knack Packs hold 3-4 changes of clothes for extended trips.

When packing minimally, you don’t want much more than 4 changes of clothes on a trip. It’s easier to keep your pack light by bringing clothing with complimentary colors and minimizing bulky items like sweaters and shoes.

Can a backpack be checked luggage?

Knack Packs were designed to be carry-on friendly, so you can save time and money by not checking them. However, Knack Packs can easily be used as checked luggage. Our shoulder straps tuck away so they won’t get snagged or damaged during transit.

Does a Knack Pack fit under an airplane seat when expanded?

The size under US planes varies, so you should always double check your airline carry-on restrictions. As a rule of thumb, Small and Medium Knack Packs fit under U.S. airplane seats expanded, while Large Knack Packs fit under airplane seats unexpanded.

Is it better to travel with a backpack or suitcase?

As seasoned travelers, we believe traveling with a single backpack is easier than a traditional suitcase. We call it One Bag Life. Pack your Knack’s expandable suitcase compartment during travel and then, when you get to your destination, unpack the compartment and use the compression zipper to hide it away so you can use your Knack as an everyday backpack.

Testimonials

It’s like a carry-on suitcase and a work backpack in one! Fully packed in the luggage compartment, it easily fits two pairs of jeans, 3 long sleeve shirts, 2 pairs of shoes, travel toiletries, socks, etc. The work compartment fits everything you’d need for work. Plus a place for all items, keys, phones, glasses.

I strapped it on and walked 15 minutes in town - really comfortable. All that and no bigger than a small roller bag (with which you’d need a computer bag on top).

John F.

My company has implemented a flexible work schedule which means I am in the office a few days a week and home for the rest. However along with the flexible work they have also added desk sharing called hoteling. This means that I no longer have a permanent desk to work at and I will need to reserve my desk for the days that I am in the office. This is where the Knack bag comes in. I am now having to carry a mobile office in my bag.

T.B.

I travel a lot and being able to keep all of my work stuff in a nice organized place is extremely beneficial. Love all of the different areas for organization!…but wait there’s more! This bag turns into a full suitcase for short term trips, for easy packing and simple travel!! They gave you everything with this bag. Quality, comfort, organization, style. Well done Knack

R.K.

In my daily home >car>train>bus>office in a major midwestern city, this bag is perfection! I used to carry two backpacks for the office and gym, but not only does this bag replace them both for daily life, it’s easy for me now not to have to pack another overnight bag for a business trip or weekend getaway with the family.

Kenny J.

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