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Forclaz Travel 500 40L Carry-on Backpack $99 (In store Only) @ Decathlon AU

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Forclaz Travel 500 40L Carry-on Backpack $99 (In store Only) @ Decathlon AU
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Bonesaw321 on 04/01/2025 - 21:47 decathlon.com.au (10564 clicks)
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Was $149, now $99 plus delivery, it’s a bargain considering you get the global 10 Year global warranty. Any issues you can just go to another decathlon globally.

Basically lived out of this backpack for 12 months all around Europe, zero issues with carryon on multiple airlines. Best of all it has lockable zips, Had this on my back and a smaller 20l to carry at front. The hidden gem is the side expands for me it easily held A spare pair of hiking shoes & slippers. I did some 12hr hikes with this, really not advisable for hiking but it did the job. If you need to check it in I sinched everything down and tucked waist straps in, but would recommend getting one of those collapsible check in duffles to put this in if you have to check it in.

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  • sydboy007 on 04/01/2025 - 22:37
    +1

    I have something similar and it's a great travel bag for carryon. I perfer to a hard case as it can squeeze into overhead space easier.

    Not sure if I'd want the waist straps though, but if you do a lot of walking with it then maybe they're useful

    • Broden on 04/01/2025 - 22:42
      +2

      Waist straps make perfect sense. Someone buying a carry on backpack is going without a big suitcase, so they'll naturally be more mobile. Also avoiding the checked luggage means a budget traveller so more walking and less expensive forms of transportation.

      Just cut them off lmao

    • GunnerMcDagget on 04/01/2025 - 22:52

      Waste straps serve two purposes. If they're good quality and well balanced then they take weight off the shoulders and make carrying much easier. They also stop the bag from swinging which improves comfort. With cheaper bags like this, the waste straps don't usually take weight off the shoulders. They're only there to stop swing.

      • stickyfingers on 05/01/2025 - 02:54

        These seem to move the load to your hips pretty well, but they definitely need to be tightened up. This is with a 12kg-ish load.

    • brotherfranciz on 05/01/2025 - 00:42
      +4

      Unless you want to become the Hunchback of Notre Dame, you definitely want waist straps for a 40L bag.

    • bargainshooter on 05/01/2025 - 05:33
      +1

      I love waist straps with pockets - excellent access to keys etc

  • GunnerMcDagget on 04/01/2025 - 22:49
    +1

    From personal experience, I would recommend avoiding these cheaper travel bags if you're planning any real one bag travel. They generally have problems that lead to a lot of discomfort. Accessibility, lack of load lifters or dynamic straps, lack of back panel support, large non-stowable straps.

    If you're planning to do the occasional 1 week travel with one bag, then it shouldn't be too much of a problem as long as you're not planning to hike anywhere. But if you're planning to spend months travelling with one bag, or you're planning to spend many hours each day with this on your back, then you're better off spending extra to get a better quality bag.

    I have personally used a cheap bags for travel and each time carrying 15kgs with something like the Aer travel bags feels better than carrying 7kgs with a cheaper bag.

    • abuch47 on 05/01/2025 - 00:31

      most of the aer are pretty lightly appointed and not so functional for the classic backpacker carrying their bed pad and sleeping bag etc.

      • Boioioioi on 05/01/2025 - 09:36

        Don't think that is the style of bag discussed in this deal anyway. This is the sort for travelling holiday where you don't take checked baggage - not overnight hiking

        • abuch47 on 06/01/2025 - 17:08

          Yeah there are many backpackers doing one bag carry on only as well. This style only suits the brief frequent traveller such as for work. I recommend Cotopaxi or similar for the rest as its a better form factor for the body, living out of and still suits but often requires overhead storage bins as it is too long for under seat storage

    • stickyfingers on 05/01/2025 - 02:19
      +8

      My partner has been traveling with this for 6 months non-stop now around Europe, Australia, and South East Asia and has no complaints.

      • Ozb101 on 05/01/2025 - 11:11
        +1

        Are you currently travelling with them?

        • stickyfingers on 05/01/2025 - 13:06
          +1

          Yes, we’re in Laos right now. We’re heading back to Thailand today for a flight to India from BKK in just over a week.

      • GunnerMcDagget on 05/01/2025 - 17:35
        +1

        Excellent to hear. As I said, haven't tested this bag myself. It's just a warning based on past experience.

        I have travelled with many cheaper backpacks and some of them are decent. Inateck which is ultra cheap, I have found to be excellent. Until I load it up heavily with stuff, or get caught in a rain storm.

    • downhillmtbr on 05/01/2025 - 03:58
      +3

      Most cheap bags, yes. But of cheap bags this one is actually pretty good.

      Aer bags are pretty heavy.

      • AprehensiveDot on 05/01/2025 - 09:36
        +2

        Agreed - this is a solid bag from my experience.

        Sounds like others have had a sub par experience with different brands, but this bag is actually good.

    • jam747 on 05/01/2025 - 09:56
      +7

      I feel like you've just written this off as a cheap bag. And don't know anything about it.

      Should a bag really cost $400+? Do you need to spend that to get quality? I don't think so. It's just another case of adventure travel elitism.

      • GunnerMcDagget on 05/01/2025 - 10:23
        -5

        Anything under $200 is cheap. Not necessarily in materials, just in price. But more often than not, a lower price item just doesn't live up to the quality of the higher price items.

        That doesn't mean that you have to buy the more expensive. There's plenty of good quality low cost bags, and I'm sure this is one. My post is just a warning that many travellers may struggle with it.

      • Pacify on 05/01/2025 - 15:38

        Also madness.

        Spending 400$ on a bag you might lose is craaazy

        • EtherealArchelon on 06/01/2025 - 02:29

          Why would you lose it? It's for carry on

    • rainbowunicorn on 05/01/2025 - 11:08

      You've made a generalised assumption this bag performs poorly based purely on the price tag. $150 for a carry on isnt "cheap"

      • GunnerMcDagget on 05/01/2025 - 17:32

        As far as luggage goes, anything under $150 for a carry on is cheap. But it depends on your use case. That's why I was specific about where it could potentially be a problem, and I also pointed out that I haven't tested this bag.

      • EtherealArchelon on 06/01/2025 - 02:30

        It is though. Go to onebag and compare the prices there. Tortuga vs osprey vs those weird rainbow ones.

  • Jeeyang on 04/01/2025 - 22:59

    Any recommendations for a big school bag for high school students?

    • beltdrive on 04/01/2025 - 23:16

      Came across this recently. Can’t vouch for it though personally but I think it looks pretty good? Cordura, 32L https://www.culturekings.com.au/products/jansport-main-campu…

    • stickyfingers on 05/01/2025 - 02:53
      +1

      Osprey Daylite bags are good. Check marketplace.

    • dtc on 05/01/2025 - 10:29
      +1

      Just get a high sierra. They are pretty tough and come in lots of sizes and good value.

    • GunnerMcDagget on 05/01/2025 - 17:38
      +1

      Depends on how much you want to spend. If you get them on special, the Dell backpacks are really good. If you want to spend more and want multi use, North Face (Borealis and Recon) are good for both school/Uni and camping. They also have a cheaper version of the Borealis (Jester)

  • rollsroy on 04/01/2025 - 23:21
    +1

    14.99 delivery to QLD

  • Luigi Savadamoni on 04/01/2025 - 23:27
    +6

    Give me an Osprey any day.

    • Horacio on 04/01/2025 - 23:35
      +6

      Sure but pay four times this price right

      • Luigi Savadamoni on 04/01/2025 - 23:51
        -2

        Not sure where you're shopping…my Porter 46 was $120.. https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/715416

        • Horacio on 04/01/2025 - 23:53
          +4

          That was a nice deal, but Paddy P has 'em for $349 now

          • stickyfingers on 05/01/2025 - 02:52

            @Horacio: Ouch, why go for the Porter though, it’s slightly too big to be carry on and doesn’t have the internal frame that the Farpoint 40 does. It’s also more expensive based off of that price.

            • EFC94 on 05/01/2025 - 07:10
              +2

              @stickyfingers: I’ve been using my porter 46 for 10 years now and no issues, mix of carry on and check in (depends how lazy I’m feeling)

    • stickyfingers on 05/01/2025 - 02:47
      +15

      Some general backpack rambling.

      My partner switched from an Osprey Farpoint 70 that she used for 7 months of full time travel to this Decathlon one and she says that apart from it getting dirtier quicker and not being as adjustable on your back it’s just as good, especially considering the price.

      The detachable daypack on her Osprey was handy but it was annoying that they put the laptop compartment in it.

      She really likes the internal organisation, top pockets, and the locking zippers on the Decathlon bag. The locking zippers are something that Osprey can never seem to get right.

      She says that she wishes the Decathlon bag had attachment points on the outside to hook things and the front pocket is useless.

      I had an Osprey Farpoint 40, which would be one of the main competitors to this bag. I used it full time around India and South East Asia for 7 months and it held up well. I’d say that this Decathlon pack would be better value though, especially for shorter or less frequent trips. I hated that the Farpoint 40 didn’t have a water bottle pocket and that you couldn’t lock the laptop compartment.

      I’ve since switched to an Osprey Daylite 26 + 6 (new version) and I like it a lot. I wanted to downsize.
      I love not having to check baggage and this Decathlon pack and my old Farpoint 40 were good for using as carry on, but they’re so easy to overpack with all that space and can be a bit big for bringing on the bus without stowing.

      My new Daylite can fit under the airplane seat and (when I don’t go over the weight limit) counts as a personal item. I backpack full time out of it.

      A big dislike to both Osprey packs (Farpoint 40 and Daylite 26 + 6) I’ve owned is that Osprey are stingy pricks when it comes to the zippers, you can never really lock your backpack.

      On the Farpoint 40, at some point on the newer model they switched from a double zip on the laptop compartment to a single, this meant that you couldn’t lock your laptop compartment, one of the things I wanted to lock most.

      On the Daylite 26 + 6, you have two main zippered openings, a main one for the clamshell, which has 2 zippers with locking holes, and a top opening zip towards the back for the laptop sleeve (which is just a small half divider in the main pocket, meaning you have to use a sleeve and it can make packing the main compartment a pain).

      The issue is that the laptop compartment zip is just a single zip, and so it can’t be locked, and as the laptop pocket is part of the main compartment, it means that locking the main compartment is useless. You also can’t lock the two front pockets.

      Idk what I’m really getting at here. The main point is, they’re all fine, none are perfect, but a 40l or smaller backpack will change how you travel and you’ll look at those with massive backpacks and wonder wtf they’re doing.

      • Bonesaw321 on 05/01/2025 - 03:03
        +3

        Good points. The big benefit of this over far point 40 is the side stretches out far and held a spare hiking shoes. Plus has a another side I held a big water bottle. It’s extremely solid, considering I did almost 10 countries with this bag. I had a front 16l backpack so that held my laptop & drone. But I would hold my laptop in the main compartment & locked it if I held it at hostels. The laptop compartment can be sort of locked but you need to rig a rope lock with a thin enough rod through the zipper hole. Also Keep in mind the extra expandable side that holds the hiking shoes alone is probably an extra 5L right there so this backpack is more of a 45L maxed out.

      • flywire on 05/01/2025 - 08:31

        I regularly travel for a month or so staying in accommodation with only a 20l backpack. Basically, travel in hiking gear.

        Hiking with 3 days food, shelter etc I stretch out to about 8kg. Use superglue instead of spare shoes.

        • dtc on 05/01/2025 - 10:30
          +4

          I regularly travel for 14 years and only take a bum bag.

        • abuch47 on 06/01/2025 - 17:14

          packing list?

          I'm running Salomon v9 gtx but will change to nordarun 001

      • mistermr6 on 05/01/2025 - 12:19

        @stickyfingers Where did you get the Osprey 26+6 from? Struggling to find any local retailers where I can test it out

        • stickyfingers on 05/01/2025 - 13:02
          +2

          I bought mine online from Wildfire Sports for $144.60 (delivered, free shipping) after I used a $10 discount code (I can’t remember where I found the code) on October 10th.

  • jessed on 04/01/2025 - 23:38

    Purchased to upgrade a 12 year old 27L Unit backpack which has seen lots of use! Hopefully not too large.

  • Azif on 05/01/2025 - 01:47
    +1

    Vs tomtoc?

    • stickyfingers on 05/01/2025 - 02:20

      The 40l (I think) Tomtoc bag like this has reported quality issues.

      • alcadive on 05/01/2025 - 09:03
        +1

        I did a 3-week one-bag trip with mine and use it for my daily commute outside of travelling and I’ve been really happy with it.

  • CmfhlTtU on 05/01/2025 - 02:33

    I feel like this bag is for city travelers on budget airlines. Carry it on your back from the airport to your hotel and then visit the sites with an extra fanny pack.

    • stickyfingers on 05/01/2025 - 02:50
      +1

      This definitely isn’t a daypack. Unless you’re traveling with a 16l – 20l pack you’d probably want to leave it at your hotel. It’s also definitely not a hiking pack, but if you’re backpacking around the world, it’s perfectly fine.

      • CmfhlTtU on 05/01/2025 - 02:58

        Yes. Just a container to leave in the hotel instead of a suitcase.

    • YetAnotherChris on 05/01/2025 - 08:07

      Yes that's why it's not advertised as a "hiking backpack" which are available in a seperate section of the store. They even helpfully put the bags purpose right there in the name. "Travel", the universally recognised code for "fits in an overhead locker so you won't get charged for check-in or have your luggage stolen".

    • alcadive on 05/01/2025 - 09:06
      +1

      Yes, that’s what luggage is. Though I’m not sure why you think it’s only for budget airlines. Some people prefer not to check their luggage even if it’s included with their ticket.

  • mitty on 05/01/2025 - 06:45

    I use a previous version of this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCz22yU9kzI which has been absolutely amazing and I think only cost me about $50 on sale, sadly it's not sold any more. I use a cheap Crumpler (yes, crumpler) String bag as a day pack which folds up to nothing inside the bag. Easily able to travel for as long as I want and have never had any issues taking this on as cabin baggage (and it's always under 7kg).

  • Iwantthatbargain on 05/01/2025 - 11:53
    +1

    Thanks OP, ordered one

  • itsreebeltok on 05/01/2025 - 14:11

    I have this bag and I took it travelling in Europe for 3 weeks. Overall good bag for the money. If it had zip-away straps it would be perfect.

  • Kevykevo on 05/01/2025 - 16:32
    +1

    Cronulla store has about 2 bags in stock, just grabbed one for myself.

  • SpeedRunnerLink on 06/01/2025 - 08:59

    You aint carrying that and expecting to fill to 40L on an Air Asia flight lol

  • rollsroy on 06/01/2025 - 11:14

    Missed out, if anyone purchased one they don't want anymore, happy to take it off your hands.

  • liam2040 on 06/01/2025 - 20:28

    For those who missed out and are travelling through Singapore, SGD100 seems to be the standard price for these (AUD 117), and also comes in three colours
    https://www.decathlon.sg/p/trekking-40l-backpack-travel-500-…

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