Decathlon has the perfect backpack for traveling and avoiding luggage fees on vacation

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Edgar Loper

Updated: 26 May 2026 ·
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With this backpack, you'll never have to check your luggage again.
With this backpack, you'll never have to check your luggage again. photo by viajar.elperiodico.com
This is the backpack that will make you stop paying for luggage.
This is the backpack that will make you stop paying for luggage. photo by viajar.elperiodico.com

Nothing in the world is better than a vacation, don't you think? Just say the magic word and automatically a smile appears on your face. Of course, this brings on the boring part, the one you have to go through unless you have a lot of money and can afford to pack light. Yes, we're talking about packing your bags.

This can sometimes become stressful, especially when you want to pack the entire wardrobe and, well, it's just not working out. That's why we thought discovering this wonderful backpack would be really helpful. It not only has the perfect dimensions to carry it on board without having to pay that annoying extra fee that all budget airlines now charge, but it's also so spacious and cute that you can fit everything in it.

With a capacity of approximately 40 liters and a design that allows you to organize the contents like a suitcase, the Travel 500 Forclaz backpack from Decathlon fits perfectly within cabin luggage restrictions (though please be sure to check the airline's conditions before you travel, as we don't want any complaints later).

In addition, it is durable, lightweight, and features additional characteristics such as padded straps, a lumbar belt, a compartment for carrying a laptop, a pocket for a water bottle, and even a rain cover. Its sustainable manufacturing, with direct dyeing of the thread at the source, makes it an eco-friendly option for travelers concerned about the environment.

Its dimensions are 60 x 32 x 27 centimeters and it is available in three different colors: black, gray, and orange. It weighs just 1.3 kilograms, making it perfect to carry inside your larger suitcase (yes, we also come back with more things than we left with on all our trips) as it doesn't add weight to your luggage and, moreover, comes with up to a 10-year warranty.

Finally, the agony of trying to fit all your 'just in case' items into a tiny bag is over, thanks to this wonderful backpack from Decathlon!