Are you searching for the perfect, minimalist, carry-on duffel bag for travel? Look no further! I’m so excited to share about our new favorite bag with you- the Pakt One! My husband and I are both loving this bag for our family, and I’m excited to share an in-depth review with you!
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If you have been reading my blog for a while, you might know that we are a family of minimalists. We love the freedom that we have found in minimalism, and finding quality, minimalist, eco-friendly travel gear is always exciting! Awhile back I wrote a blog post on how to pack like a minimalist, and I was encouraged to find that so many people want to start taking a minimalist approach to travel too!
We are a family of 3. Having our first child means we need to travel with more stuff than we used to, but we have found that it is possible to travel minimally with her too! We have taken our new Pakt One bag on two trips so far in last couple of weeks- a one-week trip across the USA (California to Pennsylvania) and a long weekend camping trip in the California Redwoods. It was the perfect bag for both trips, and we look forward to taking it on all of our future adventures!
This bag literally makes me giddy. Keep reading for the details!
Pakt One Minimalist Duffel Bag Review | The Best Carry-On for Families
What Makes it Eco-Friendly?
Before I get into the details of the Pakt One, I wanted to mention that it is entirely eco-friendly. Their bags are only made under safe, legal, and humane working conditions. They are also 100% animal-friendly, use materials with low environmental impact, AND are only shipped in 100% plastic-free packaging. They don’t use bubble wrap, plastic bags, air pillows, or styrofoam. They have the SeaHive seal, which means that only use earth-friendly materials to ensure than no extra plastic makes its way into our beautiful oceans. They are also a part of the 1% For the Planet Organization- meaning they donate 1% of all profits to environmental causes each year.
Amazing, right?!
The Incredible, Minimalist Details & Design
The Pakt One is the perfect size, in my opinion! The bag is 20″/50.8 cm (length) by 10″/25.4 cm (width) by 11″/27.9 cm (height). When empty, it weights just 3.25 lbs! It has a 35 liter capacity- which is incredible! My husband and I keep joking that it is like Mary Poppins’ bag- it doesn’t look big, but it never seems to fill up.
The bag itself is incredibly well-made. The quality was obvious from the moment I opened up the package. The material and zippers/hardware all felt durable. The handles and shoulder strap were comfortable to carry- even when the bag was very full.
There are also no external labels, which we love! It is very apparent that a lot of thought went into every detail of this duffel.
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How It Is Different From Other Duffel Bags
To be honest, I’ve never been a fan of traditional duffel bags. I never cared for their big, open spaces. I never could stay organized (which is a must for me). The Pakt One bag is so different! There are so many well-thought-out pockets and pouches. Staying organized has never been easier (and I’m not just saying that)!
This bag has two large interior pockets, four interior mesh pockets, a padded internal laptop compartment, a zippered laundry bag, accessory loops, and several exterior pockets (including a helpful zippered TSA pouch for storing the items you’ll need to grab quickly at airport security). There are several little pockets inside the other pockets, so staying organized is a piece of cake! It’s comfortable to carry, so we didn’t mind having it with us at the airport and during layovers. Here are a few photos of our Pakt bag hanging out in the Nursing Room at Pittsburgh International Airport!
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Why It Is Perfect for Traveling Families
I have already mentioned that the Pakt One is a great carry-on, so you don’t need to worry about checking it- ever. But it gets even better! It fits under airplane seats, so you can keep it with you at all times. No need to put it in an overhead bin, unless you want to!
It was perfect for us on our recent flight across the USA. We were able to store everything we needed for our flight in this one single bag. It held our traditional diaper bag items (diapers, wipes, extra changes of clothes for our daughter, etc.), tons of snacks, our water bottles, a laptop, and airplane activities for our toddler. Because the zippers are all top-access, we had no issues getting to everything we needed during our long flights.
On our recent camping trip, we decided to use our Pakt One for our toddler. We were able to fit all of her clothes (including a few bulky items that she needed to stay warm at night), diapers and wipes, a few small toiletry items, and a few books and toys. We had a lot of room to spare.
Cleaning the bag is simple too. Use a damp cloth for the little spills or a mild detergent for the tougher jobs. You can also machine wash it in cold water on occasion. It is recommended that you don’t do this often, but it is nice to have the option (because messes happen)!
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At the beginning of this post, I said this bag made me giddy. I’m not kidding… I LOVE it! My husband does too! We are planning on taking it on our future adventures- big and small. We love that we know it will last for a long time. Unlike other traditional duffel bags that seem to rip and break after a few years, we can tell that this bag was made to last. And that is part of Pakt’s mission- to keep things minimal and environmentally friendly. Buying a bag that won’t last just doesn’t make sense for minimalist travelers.
While this bag isn’t cheap, it is amazing quality, and something that is worth investing in, if you’re able to. I’m certain that you’ll love your bag as much as we do, but Pakt does have a 100% satisfaction guarantee if you aren’t happy.
You can purchase your Pakt One bag online- use this link and the code “ANADVENTUREISCALLING” at checkout to receive 15% off!
I hope you love your own Pakt One bag just as much as we do! It’s the perfect bag for minimalists, traveling families, and those who want to to seek out quality, eco-friendly travel gear. I would love to hear your thoughts! Where would you like to travel with your Pakt One bag?
Pakt provided our family with a Pakt One bag for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I genuinely love it!
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36 Comments
Rachelle
I think this Pakt One duffel bag would be perfect for any traveler, not just those with families! I love all of the pockets and organizational help it provides. I have a duffel that I’ve been using for years, but everything just always compounds into one large mass of stuff that I have to dig through. And I just LOVE that it doesn’t have any exterior tags and is monochromatic. I’m also trying to live the minimalist lifestyle, and the last thing I want is a flashy bag!
Leah
I agree! 🙂 It is such a great bag for any traveler. It’s a beautiful, simple bag that is high quality. I highly recommend it!
Julie Ruhl
I won’t buy a bag unless it has multiple pockets! It’s the easiest way to keep your things organized when you travel. This bag looks awesome!
Leah
Multiple pockets definitely make things easier! The Pakt One has plenty! 🙂
Disha Smith
I’ve actually been eyeing a Pakt bag and now you’ve convinced me to get one. I love that it has tons of pockets to store your belongings.
Leah
That is great! I am sure that you’ll love it!
Andi
I am ALL about minimalist and trying to get my travel gear down to as minimal as possible. Thanks for sharing this bag and review! I have had much luck with duffels but this one looks promising!
Leah
That’s great! I am so happy to hear that. This duffel is definitely different than others. We are SO impressed!
Heena
The duffel bag looks amazing accommodating lot of stuff. We too travel a lot and was looking for a spacious bag. Seems this will solve the purpose . Thanks for sharing
Leah
It sounds like the Pakt One would be a great fit for you! I highly recommend it!
Adele Gee
I liked the packaging on the get-go. It shows the producers take the eco-friendly theme seriously. I liked that you likened the Pakt One to a Mary Poppins bag . That’s how I like my bags to be!
Leah
I agree! They are truly eco-friendly and have a wonderful mission as a company. 🙂
Sarah
I love this bag! Never knew about it, but I could totally replace the baby bag I have for my toddler for this.
I especially love that the zippers are top access and that it has so many compartments! Easy to remember where everything is and no trouble finding things again
Leah
Definitely! I totally agree! There are so many well-thought-out features to this bag. It is so unique and so user-friendly.
Karen
Love how this bag has so many pockets, essential for when you’re carting all the kids stuff around
Leah
Absolutely! A place for everything! 🙂
Summer
I love bags with well thought out pockets! I often just need a weekender-type bag and this looks perfect. I LOVE their commitment to eco-friendly materials and that they ship it without plastic packaging. Thanks for introducing me to Pakt!
Leah
You are welcome! I am so happy to hear that this bag might work for you! It’s truly an awesome bag- for all the reasons you mentioned. 🙂
Madi Rowan
Such a great travel bag! Looks like it can fit a ton of stuff as well!
-Madi xo
Leah
It can! We were surprised at how much fit inside. We love it!
Anna
Wow this sounds like a great travel bag! I do not have my own family (yet!) but book marking this so I know what to get when I do have little ones to think about! Sounds like the partner would like this too if your husband loves it!
Leah
It is a wonderful bag for all travelers- solo travelers and couples too! I highly recommend it! 🙂
Annick Lenoir-Peek
The inside of the Pakt One is ah.ma.zing! I don’t have kids but I hate digging through my bag to find something. I appreciate the laptop section and the TSA friendly feature too. Looks like it’s perfect for all kinds of travelers.
Leah
It is definitely great for all travelers!
Christine
Looks like a great bag! I love how much it seems to fit and that it still fits under the seat on an airplane. Thanks for sharing about this duffel bag!
Leah
It is amazing how much it can fit while still being a reasonable size. 🙂
Hailey
This looks like great bag! I am always in search of a good bag that fits under the airplane seats like this one. I love all the pockets too! I may have to grab one of these!
Leah
I highly recommend it! It sounds like a great fit for your criteria. 🙂
Bhushavali N
I remember carrying duffel bags in my initial days of traveling before I moved over to suitcases & backpacks. Its been ages since I used one. Good to know that this is an ecofriendly bag and super awesome that it has so many compartments. I’m always a fan of bags with several compartments, even if its a handbag. I travel with a toddler too and yeah, there’s always a big bag needed even for a weekend off! I just checked their website too. Awesome that its vegan friendly as well. I’m a fan. Will definitely purchase one when I visit the USA!
Leah
I am so happy to hear that this bag might fit your needs! It is truly a great bag for all travelers.
Yukti Agrawal
Pakt One bag looks perfect bag especially with small kids as it has so many compartments and easy to open top zips. Also it looks like easy to wash and clean after traveling. Good to know it takes less space and very handy to carry. And good thing is it has padded laptop compartment to keep our electronics also safe with other useful stuff.
Leah
Yes- the Pakt One is great for all the reasons you mentioned!
Clarice
This is very timely since I am currently planning to get a new duffle bag. Love that it has a lot of pocket and pouches which makes organizing easy.
Checking out the available colors. Thank you for the coupon code.
Leah
Wonderful! I highly recommend it, as you can see. 🙂
Farrah
Yay! Gotta love eco-friendly bags! I love that this has a bunch and fits so many things but still fits underneath airplane seats! :]
Leah
Yes- it’s such a great combination of fitting everything you need without being too large!