Stash Packable Backpack 16L

3 MAJOR issues; other than that, it's great

Pakt made 3 MAJOR design issues here. 1. no outer bottle pockets. This is just par for the course now with every backpack. People want and need outer side pockets. Theyre not only useful for water bottles, but also bars/snacks, wet clothes, umbrellas, towels, etc. For something advertised as being an outdoor/adventure bag, they missed the mark pretty heavily. My recommendation would be to add mesh side pockets. and guess what: it would still pack up in its stuff pocket just fine. i'm even talking to tailors about adding them custom, which i shouldnt have to do. pakt is a smart brand but made a really dumb design choice here, seemingly choosing aesthetics over functionality. 2. NOT allowing us to use their bottle attachments. Pakt literally sells an attachment for a bottle pocket for their Mode bags, but guess what? I CANT USE IT because theres not a 4th external attachment loop on the bag. theres 3. I would literally spend more money at pakt to buy their external water bottle pocket, but the bag doesnt even work with their own accessories. HORRIBLE decision. 3. the main compartment zipper opens WAY too much. its a 16Lbag yall, we dont need full opening. in fact, the zipper opens so wide that it sometimes makes it HARDER to close and pack the bag. stop it with these full zipper openings. its a bad trend. other than that, its a great bag and i use it often, but everytime i use it i think about these issues. Pakt - do better, or hire me as a designer.

Happy Customer with my Pakt.

Used the Stash Packable Backpack 16L, as a personal item for international travel. Fits under the seat with no issues, light weight and able to carry a good amount. Backpack is well made and just enough pockets to keep things organized. Happy customer here.

Its exactly what i needed to travel with. Pack it in my pakt duffel and then use it when i get to conferences for my daily.