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The Ranger 40
$179Expandable Travel Backpack
A carry-on that wears like a backpack.
Thirty-five litres for the gate agent, forty-five when you get home with more than you left with. Clamshell opening, a suspended laptop sleeve, and a harness that stops apologising after hour three.
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Obsidian
- Free US shipping over $75
- 100-day returns
- 5-year warranty
Four decisions you will feel on day one.
Opens flat like a suitcase
A full clamshell zip, so you are not spelunking through a top-loader at 5am in a dark hotel room.
Expands when the trip does
A gusset zipper adds 10 litres on the way home. Zip it shut and it is carry-on legal again.
Laptop sits off the floor
The 16" sleeve is suspended above the base — set the bag down hard and your machine never touches the ground.
Weight where it belongs
Load-lifters, a die-cut back panel and a stowable hip belt move the mass onto your hips instead of your shoulders.
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SKU BB-RNGR-40
| Capacity | 35 L compressed / 45 L expanded |
|---|---|
| Carry-on | Fits 22 × 14 × 9 in when unexpanded |
| Shell fabric | 900D recycled RPET, DWR-treated, PU-backed base panel |
| Zippers | YKK® #8 AquaGuard® on main and gusset; #5 on pockets |
| Laptop | Suspended, fits up to 16 in |
| Harness | Contoured straps, sternum strap, stowable hip belt |
| Weight | 3 lb 6 oz (1.53 kg) |
| Extras | Luggage pass-through, lockable main zips, side water bottle pocket |
| Water | Water-resistant. Heavy rain wants a cover. |
What you get for the money.
| The Buddy Bags | $20 marketplace set | $110 designer set | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabric denier published | 600D recycled RPET, stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Zipper brand published | YKK®, stated | Unbranded | Not stated |
| Bar-tacked stress points | Yes | No | Yes |
| Warranty on soft goods | 5 years | 30 days, if that | 2 years |
| Return window | 100 days | 30 days | 45 days |
| Honest about waterproofing | Water-resistant. Said plainly. | "Waterproof" | Rarely mentioned |
| 7-piece set price | $89 | ~$20 | ~$110 |
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The Ranger 40, after a real trip.
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