Comments on: Tortuga Travel Backpack Review

By: savvybackpacker

savvybackpacker — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 05:23:00 +0000

In reply to R.J.. I'm 5'6" and I don't think it looks too bulky on me.

By: Bull Winkle

Bull Winkle — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 08:05:00 +0000

I started out looking at top-loading hiking backpacks because that’s all I knew. Then I evolved & discovered & almost ordered an Osprey Farpoint 70. I started reading about folks going carry-on only. I did a trial run & everything I needed did indeed fit into a carry-on. So, I ordered a Farpoint 40. Now, thanks to you, I’m going to return the Farpoint in exchange for Tortuga. The extra 4 liters… the hip pockets… the side pockets. Three good reasons to choose Tortuga over Farpoint. Thanks for the thorough review and photos.

By: Vadim Codreanu

Vadim Codreanu — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 09:51:00 +0000

what is its’ weight?

By: R.J.

R.J. — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 13:48:00 +0000

What are your thoughts about this bag vs the Minaal? I’m a smaller frame (5′ 7″) and I don’t want to look like I have a full load on my back. Thanks!

By: Santosh Vishwakarma

Santosh Vishwakarma — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 14:32:00 +0000

Quad
curacao is really full of thrill and excitement. I choose to go for this
activity because I love off-roading. This vehicle is very light and runs on the
off-roads very amazingly.

By: Abdullah Saady

Abdullah Saady — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 19:42:00 +0000

They are sold out and the estimated restock date is may…i get they get them in time because my flight leaves on June 1st =/ Any idea how long shipping takes?

By: Tony Chan

Tony Chan — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 10:02:00 +0000

Hi James! Thanks for the great review on this pack! I’m planing an ATW trip next year and one of the biggest decisions for me has been choosing a backpack. I’m torn between the Tortuga and the Osprey Farpoint 55. My trip will take me through four continents including Europe. How would this pack compare to the Osprey?

By: Becky

Becky — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 09:03:00 +0000

Hiya! Quick question: do you think it could be squished easily to 21″×14″×9″? Several Canadian airlines have 21″ or 21.5″ as the length of their sizing devices, so I’m hoping is be able to get this bag past them if I were to order it (is the main thing holding me back right now; the other is whether or not I’m too short for the bag, since I’m 160cm/just shy of 5’3″).

Thanks!

By: jeremymcohen

jeremymcohen — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 16:13:00 +0000

Hey James,

Thanks for the great review! Fred and I really appreciate it. I feel like you got what you were going for with the bag in every way.

Have a happy holidays,

Jeremy