Ekster GRID Backpack – 21L Weatherproof All-Terrain Travel Backpack

If you’re someone that spends a lot of time on the go and you need to carry most or all of your tech gear with you, then your best solution is to invest on a decent travel backpack. Travel backpacks are large backpacks designed with all of your carrying needs in mind. Unlike typical everyday backpacks, travel backpacks feature ergonomic designs that give them a far better weight distribution than a standard backpack, allowing you to safely transport all of your personal belongings and other essential items. Not only do travel backpacks integrate comfort-focused features like padded shoulder straps and sternum straps, but they also come equipped with a wide range of pockets that can be used to safely store and carry all of your tech gear with you. So, if you’re looking for a high-end travel backpack that will let you carry literally everything you need, then have a look at the Ekster GRID Backpack.

The Ekster GRID Backpack is an all-terrain travel backpack that features 21L capacity, an ultra-durable and Eco-friendly construction made from upcycled PET bottles that’s rated to be drop-resistant and weatherproof, while also coming equipped with an air-mesh ventilated padded back panel, padded shoulder straps, and a set of sternum strap loops that all provide you with more comfort and better body support while wearing it, plus a luggage pass-through strap for easy transportation with a carry-on. For storage, it features a large interior storage compartment for storing all of your clothes which also boasts an iPad / A5 document sleeve equipped with a built-in pen holder, two elastic pockets for storing larger tech items, and two large breathable mesh zipped pockets for smaller tech items, along with a quick access 16″ laptop compartment at the back that’s layered in a soft microfiber lining while also integrating a soft-lined pocket and a hidden mesh zipped pocket, plus additional exterior storage in the form of outer compression straps for carrying extra gear, a hidden RFID-proof side pocket for safely storing your cards, and an elastic water bottle pocket.

Designed for both on the grid and off the grid use, this all-terrain travel backpack is great for safely carrying all of your tech gear, personal belongings, and other everyday essentials, keeping everything very well protected in any kind of trip, whether you’re simply planning to commute in an urban environment or even if you’re looking to explore the outdoors.

Now, let’s have a more detailed look at the Ekster GRID Backpack and go over everything that this all-terrain travel backpack has to offer you.

DESIGN & SPECS

Starting with the backpack’s size, the Ekster GRID Backpack has a very sleek form factor, measuring exactly 12 inches long by 6 inches wide by 18 inches tall (30.6 x 15 x 46 cm). Moreover, the backpack is also super-lightweight when it is completely empty, as it only weighs 2.64 lbs. (1.2 kg).

The Ekster GRID Backpack also sports an incredibly modern and super-stylish design, as its body comes in a deep Black color that gives it a really discreet and very professional look.

More importantly, this all-terrain travel backpack also packs an ultra-durable and Eco-friendly construction. Its body consists of a super-sturdy frame integrated with protecting padding at its bottom side that makes it drop-resistant and helps to keep your tech safe against accidental drops, along with a water-resistant 600D tarpaulin polyester yarn exterior made from upcycled PET bottle that makes its outer side completely weatherproof.

Whether it’s a sandy desert, heavy rain, or even a strong snowy blizzard, this Ekster GRID Backpack is built to withstand both wear-and-tear as well as all sorts of weather conditions.

On top of its water-resistant and weatherproof exterior, the backpack also comes equipped with premium autolock waterproof zippers that help to keep your gear perfectly safe from harsh weather at all times.

Furthermore, the backpack’s exterior is also stitched with a light, yet highly durable ripstop lining finish that allows for easy packing at all times, no matter if you’re only looking to bring a coupe of items for a few days, or even if you have to fill it up completely for when you’re traveling for a whole week.

What’s more is that the Ekster GRID Backpack also features a truly ergonomic design that’s focused on ensuring a user’s comfort while wearing the backpack. Firstly, the back side of the backpack comes equipped with an air-mesh ventilated padded back panel that offers great ventilation and comfort for your back, while also integrating a lumbar reinforcement that offers you great lower back support, especially during longer walks.

In addition, this all-terrain travel backpack also comes equipped with padded shoulder straps that offer great shoulder support and make it super comfortable to wear, plus a set of sternum strap loops for extra body support if necessary. Note that the backpack’s shoulder straps also come equipped with multiple built-in loops along them that can be used for attaching small gear pieces to them.

At the top-side of the back, there’s a super-durable handle. Integrated at the center of its back side, there’s also a luggage pass-through strap that lets you attach it to the telescopic handle of a carry-on case, allowing you to transport both the backpack and your carry-on together.

Best of all, the Ekster GRID Backpack is also rated to be TSA approved, meaning the backpack can fit under an airplane seat, so you can bring it aboard with you.

STORAGE COMPARTMENTS & CARRYING FUNCTIONS

Finally, we have the backpack’s different storage compartments. When it comes to its capacity, the Ekster GRID Backpack features a large interior storage compartment for storing all of your clothes that has a total storage capacity of 21 Liters, which is a considerable amount of storage space, especially when considering its sleek dimensions.

That said, know that you’ll be able to carry all of your clothes, as well as any tech gear (such as a laptop and other digital devices, or even a whole set of camera gear), your personal items (smartphone, wallet, sunglasses, etc.), and any other everyday essentials inside this all-terrain travel backpack.

Its interior storage compartment boasts an 180º access panel that can be easily unzipped and flipped to the side, thus allowing for an effortless packing and organization.

Integrated at the center of the backpack’s interior compartment, there’s also an iPad / A5 document sleeve which is the perfect size to store a 13-inch tablet like the 12.9-inch iPad Pro or any other tablet of similar dimensions. The backpack’s iPad sleeve is also equipped with a small built-in cloth loop at the front that helps you to it open, while also doubling as a pen holder.

Sitting directly under its iPad sleeve, there are also two elastic pockets which can be used for storing larger tech items such as your laptop’s charger and charging cable, and also a multi-port hub.

Moreover, the backpack’s 180º panel also features two (x2) large breathable mesh zipped pockets that can be used to store smaller tech items, such as your smartphone’s battery charger, a power bank, a small notebook, some extra connection cables, etc.

At the back side of the backpack, there’s also a quick access 16″ laptop compartment which is layered in a soft microfiber lining (only on the side closer to the backpack’s center) that helps to protect the upper side of your laptop from scratches. The backpack’s 16″ laptop compartment is located about 1-inch from the bottom of the backpack in order to avoid damaging your laptop when putting the backpack down on the ground.

Integrated at the top-side of the backpack’s 16″ laptop compartment, there’s also a small soft-lined pocket located behind a magnetic divider that can be used to store your reading glasses, sunglasses, or any other small personal item.

Additionally, there’s also a hidden mesh zipped pocket within it that can be used to store even smaller items, such as your house keys or car keys for example.

Last but not least, the Ekster GRID Backpack also features some additional exterior storage. Integrated on each side of the backpack, we have some outer compression straps (2 on the right side and 1 on the left side) equipped with durable quick-release zinc alloy buckles that can be used to carry some extra gear.

You can securely attach any larger item to the backpack’s side-straps, such as a pair of boxing gloves, a shirt, a jacket, a towel, a thin yoga mat, or even a camera tripod.

At the back-right side of the backpack, there’s also a hidden RFID-proof side pocket that can be used for safely storing your cards (credit / debit cards) and also your passport.

Last but not least, integrated at the left-side of the backpack, there’s an elastic water bottle pocket that can easily fit a large 24 oz. water bottle.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Whether you’re looking for a high-quality travel backpack for daily commuting, for all of your photography gear, or even for exploring the outdoors, the Ekster GRID Backpack is an outstanding option for you to go with, as it can keep all of your gear perfectly protected during your travels.

This high-end travel backpack is available at a very affordable price, especially when accounting for its wide range of and super-versatile carrying features.

In case you’re interested in purchasing it, know that this backpack is priced at just $195, and each purchase also comes accompanied by a 2-Year Warranty. You can order it online, directly from Ekster’s official shopping page.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

We’d also like to note that Ekster also has a couple of optional accessories available for purchase that can be used together with the Ekster GRID Backpack.

Eskter Laptop Powerbank

Firstly, we have the Eskter Laptop Powerbank. This high-voltage power bank features a durable aluminum exterior casing, boasts 2 USB-C ports and a USB-A port, and is powered by a 26,800 mAh battery, making it powerful enough to fast-charge up to 3 devices simultaneously.

Its battery boasts enough battery life for 6 full charges for your phone or half a charge for your Macbook. The power bank also comes integrated with a set of 4 smart LED indicators that inform you about its current battery level (0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%). It takes 1.5 hours to recharge its battery from 0% back to full power.

The Eskter Laptop Powerbank is priced at $140 and can be order online through Ekster’s corresponding shopping page.

Eskter Camera Cube

Secondly, there’s the Eskter Camera Cube, a sturdy camera gear pack that can be used to keep all of your camera gear safely store and properly organized while on the go.

It boasts a recycled water-resistant body integrated with a rugged padding, and comes equipped with a removable shoulder strap, customizable Velcro inserts for keeping large camera gear such as lenses safely separated from each other, internal mesh zip compartments for storing SD cards and filters, and elastic straps for battery and cable organization.

The Eskter Camera Cube is priced at $60 and can be purchased via Ekster’s respective shopping page.

Ekster Tech Case

Then there’s also the Ekster Tech Case, a small and sturdy accessory pouch that can be used for carrying smaller tech gear such as your earbuds and their wireless charging case, a stylus pen, a standard pen or pencil for taking notes, an external SSD or HDD, along with a few cables, and also a small notebook.

Each unit is priced at $50. You can order it from Ekster’s shopping page.

Ekster Tracker Card

Lastly, there’s the Ekster Tracker Card, a compact wireless Bluetooth tracker boasting Bluetooth Low-Energy 4.0 connectivity and 2 months of battery life that you can use to ensure you never leave your backpack or wallet behind.

With it, you’ll get notified whenever you’re leaving your backpack / wallet behind. Not only can you ring the tracker from your phone in order to find its location on a virtual map, but you can also use the tracker to ring your smartphone and find it in case you forgot it somewhere. The tracker can also be voice-activated using Siri, Amazon Alexa, or Google Assistant.

The tracker’s battery can be recharged within 3 hours via solar charging.

The Ekster Tracker Card is currently discounted from its standard price of $59, and is now going for just $36 (saves you $23). You can order it through Ekster’s shopping page.