Which VGCUB backpack should I buy?

Flying with hand luggage only: the 30-litre carry-on. Flying with a strict personal-item allowance: the 18 × 14 × 8 model. Packing bulky clothing: the 40-litre compression model. Daily commute: the 24-litre daypack. The remaining compression models add a shoe compartment and a USB pass-through respectively.

What is the difference between the compression models?

The compression system is the same on all of them. What differs is size and the feature each is built around: 18 × 14 × 8 for personal-item compliance, 40 litres for capacity, a sealed shoe compartment on the khaki model, and an external USB pass-through on the beige one.

Do any of them fit a 17-inch laptop?

No. Every laptop compartment in the range is sized to 15.6 inches.

Is the hand pump included?

Yes, on the compression models. It is a manual pump — nothing in the bag needs charging or batteries.

Which model is the lightest?

The 24-litre commuter daypack, at 0.5 kg empty. The travel models weigh more because of the frame, the trolley sleeve and the compression compartment.

VGCUB

VGCUB Backpacks

Travel and commuter bags built around one idea: fit the cabin, and reclaim the space bulky clothing wastes. Several of them compress what you pack.

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In one paragraph

A VGCUB backpack is a travel or commuter bag sized against cabin limits, with a padded 15.6-inch laptop compartment in every model shown here. Several include a sealed compression compartment and a hand pump that compresses bulky clothing by more than half.

The names overlap, so it is worth stating plainly: VGCUB backpack, VGCUB travel backpack and VGCUB carry on backpack all refer to the same range rather than to different products. What separates the models is capacity, whether compression is built in, and which extra the bag is designed around — a shoe compartment, a USB pass-through, or the personal-item box.

The models

Every model, in full

VGCUB travel backpack for women in green, carry-on size with a 15.6-inch laptop compartment

The everyday carry-on · ASIN B0H9X8JBDX · Green

VGCUB Travel Backpack for Women, Carry On, 15.6-Inch Laptop

A 30-litre carry-on that opens flat like a suitcase and slides over a trolley handle.

Opens 180° flat, so it packs and unpacks like a small suitcase rather than a sack
About 30 L — four to six days of clothing without checking a bag
22 cm trolley sleeve slides over a suitcase handle, tested against an 18-inch case
Dedicated 15.6-inch laptop layer sits closest to the back

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VGCUB school backpack in black, 24 litre waterproof college daypack with a laptop compartment

The lightest one · ASIN B0DNK7SB27 · Black

VGCUB Black School Backpack, Waterproof College Daypack

Half a kilogram empty, 24 litres full, and the only model in the range built for a daily commute rather than a flight.

0.5 kg empty — the lightest bag in the range by a wide margin
24 L, rated by the manufacturer at 20 magazines or 10 books
Water-resistant, wrinkle-resistant fabric that does not crease in a locker
15.6-inch laptop compartment in a bag sized for a daily commute

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VGCUB vacuum compression backpack in black with its air pump, sized 18 by 14 by 8 inches as a personal item

Built to the personal-item box · ASIN B0FHQHV5KR · Black

VGCUB Vacuum Backpack with Pump, 18 × 14 × 8 Personal Item

Sized to the 18 × 14 × 8 inch personal-item box that budget airlines measure against, with a sealed vacuum compartment inside it.

Built to 18 × 14 × 8 inches, the box most budget carriers use to measure a personal item
Separate sealed vacuum compartment, so compressed clothing never touches the laptop layer
Anti-theft zip pocket against the back panel, out of reach in a crowd
Trolley strap and breathable foam back for the walk between gates

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VGCUB 40 litre vacuum compression backpack in peacock blue, flight approved carry-on with a hand pump

The largest in the range · ASIN B0GSZLMDR1 · Peacock Blue

VGCUB Vacuum Backpack 40 L, Flight Approved, Peacock Blue

The large travel backpack of the range: 40 litres, three to five days of clothing, and compression that reclaims more than half the space bulky items waste.

40 L — the largest bag VGCUB makes, and the one to reach for on a five-day trip
Vacuum compression reclaims over half the volume of bulky clothing, per the manufacturer
Water-resistant pocket keeps a damp towel away from everything else
Fits the overhead bin and under the seat within the limits most carriers publish

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VGCUB vacuum compression backpack in khaki with a separate shoe compartment and chest clip

The one with a shoe compartment · ASIN B0H2GJV679 · Khaki

VGCUB Vacuum Backpack with Pump, Khaki

The same compression system with a sealed shoe compartment underneath and a chest clip that stops the load swinging.

Separate shoe compartment with a wipe-clean lining, sealed off from the clothing
One-click chest clip stops the load swinging on a long walk
Check-valve vacuum bag that holds the seal once the pump stops
Heavy-duty grab handles for lifting it into an overhead bin

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VGCUB vacuum compression backpack in beige with an external USB charging port and wet-dry pocket

The one that charges a phone · ASIN B0H2GWDK16 · Beige

VGCUB Vacuum Backpack with USB Port, Beige

Compression, a wet-dry pocket and an external USB pass-through, so a phone charges from a power bank without opening the bag.

External USB pass-through — connect a power bank inside, charge a phone without opening the bag
Wet/dry pocket keeps a swimsuit or a damp towel away from the rest
Anti-theft pocket against the back panel
Built-in vacuum compression, the same system as the rest of the range

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What VGCUB backpack reviews focus on

Read across public owner feedback and the same three points recur in almost every VGCUB backpack review: the compression genuinely works on bulky clothing, the bags clear cabin sizers when packed sensibly, and the laptop layer sits where it should. The recurring practical note is the one repeated throughout this site — compression is for lofty items, and putting jeans or books in the sealed bag achieves nothing.

Choosing between them

Choose a compression model if

Bulky clothing travels with you — coats, fleeces, towels
The trip is three to five days on hand luggage only
You would rather compress than leave things behind

Choose a model without compression if

The bag is carried daily rather than flown occasionally
Weight empty matters more than packed volume
You pack light and never fill what you have

What each specification is actually for is set out on the blog, and the mechanics of the category are in the reference guides.

Model FAQ

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Before you choose

Reference guides

Personal item sizes →

What 18 × 14 × 8 means, which carriers enforce it, and how a sizer is actually used.

Vacuum compression →

What it saves, what it does not, and the mistake that breaks the seal.

Choosing a travel backpack →

Capacity, opening style, back panel and the specifications that actually decide it.

How many litres →

What 24, 30 and 40 litres hold in practice, by trip length.

Questions

VGCUB backpack FAQ

What is a VGCUB backpack?

VGCUB backpacks are travel and commuter bags. Several models carry a built-in vacuum compression system with a hand pump; others include a 30-litre flat-opening carry-on and a 24-litre commuter daypack. Every model shown here takes a laptop up to 15.6 inches.

Which VGCUB backpack is the largest?

The 40-litre model in Peacock Blue. It is the VGCUB large travel backpack shown here, rated by the manufacturer at three to five days of clothing, and it is the one to choose when bulky items have to travel.

Do VGCUB backpacks count as a personal item?

One model is built to the 18 × 14 × 8 inch box that budget carriers measure against. The 40-litre model is a cabin bag rather than a personal item. Airline rules differ and change, so check the measurement your carrier publishes before flying.

How does the vacuum compression work?

Clothing goes into a sealed bag inside a separate compartment, and a small hand pump draws the air out through a check valve. The manufacturer states a saving of more than 50 percent on bulky clothing. It compresses volume, not weight.

Is the VGCUB carry on backpack good for flying?

These bags are built around cabin travel: trolley sleeves, flat-opening main compartments and sizes chosen against common cabin limits. The 30-litre model and the 18 × 14 × 8 model are the two most often flown.

What size laptop fits?

Every model shown here has a padded laptop compartment sized to 15.6 inches. Larger 17-inch machines are outside what these compartments are built for.

Are VGCUB backpacks waterproof?

Water-resistant rather than waterproof. The fabric sheds rain and spills, and several models add a dedicated water-resistant pocket for damp towels or worn clothing. None is rated for submersion.

Where are VGCUB backpacks sold?

These models are sold online. Current price and stock are shown on each product listing; this site does not display prices because they change too often to be useful.