Eagle Creek Convertabrief
by Eagle Creek
Deeper stats
| Capacity-to-weight | 18.8 L/kg 8.5 L/lb | High |
| Cubic space | 28.8 L 1872 in³ | |
| Rated vs. shell | 2 L2 L | Low |
✈️ 83% (166/199)
This bag can be used as a carry on in 83% of airlines.
Our verdict
Reasons to buy
- Features a highly functional organization that keeps things in place while travelling.
- Truly versatile as you can carry it in multiple ways according to your preference/activity: as a briefcase, a shoulder bag, or a backpack.
- Great craftsmanship and really durable. This bag would last a long time with proper care.
- The stowable straps make it possible to store it on overhead cabins and even under your airplane seat hassle-free.
Things to consider
- The zippers are a bit sticky around the laptop compartment. This can be a good or bad thing according to your preference.
- The back padding offers minimal airflow which might leave your back sweating after some time using it.
- Some of the organizational pockets are oriented sideways so of your things may slip out of their pockets if used as backpack.
What reviewers said
- "...the more I use this bag, the more I like it and the better it performs. Access to the various sections and compartments is excellent - I can find anything and rarely 'lose' anything, Having used a variety of backpacks and laptop bags over the last 25 years, I have to say this is (by far) the most practical, well thought out under-seat overnight bag ever."
- "Overall, I very much appreciated the bag, not only for its functionality but also for its abundant storage space. For a long time, I have been looking for a different model from many manufacturers and in many stores, but did not find anything that met my requirements like this bag."
- "This is absolutely the best design I've encountered in 30 years of carrying briefcases. This design holds all of my equipment, which varies daily between carrying one or TWO laptop computers (Mac and Windows), external hard drives, cables, a small camera, paperwork, an Eagle Creek RFID Travel Zip Organizer (as my wallet), and other small equipment and convenience items. My last briefcase was a large, wheeled unit of a much larger and bulkier design, carrying the same volume of equipment. I highly recommend this item."
Reviews from around the web
Eagle Creek Convertabrief Review
packhacker.com
packhacker.com
The Eagle Creek Convertabrief is an excellent multitasker—it’s a brief, messenger bag, and backpack all in one. Not only that, it has tons of organization you can pack out with your tech accessories and other everyday essentials.
11 Of The Best Travel Products You’ll Never Want To Be Without
xpatmatt.com
xpatmatt.com
I travel for business quite a bit, usually to conferences. I often have to stuff my laptop bag until it’s overflowing — such as at Outdoor Retailer where I was carrying a laptop, tablet, notebook, jacket, video camera, DSLR camera, and various items that I picked up for review during the show. The Convertabrief is perfect for a guy like me.
Eagle Creek Convertabrief is Great For Traveling With Tech Gear
inrandom.com
inrandom.com
The pockets are extremely roomy. The bag can get really big when stuffed because there are just so many pockets. In the picture below with the files my husband is able to pack a complete overnight change of clothes in there so for his super quick trips he doesn’t even need another bag.
Features
| Storage | |
| Compression | S |
| Expanded Capacity | None |
| Opening | TopZip |
| Passport | Y |
| Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | |
| Backpack | H |
| Hip Belt | N |
| Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | |
| Laptop | 17 |
| Main Compartments | 1 |
| Organizer | Y |
| Outside | |
| Hard Shell | False |
| Rain-fly | N |
| Water Bottle Holder | 0 |
| Water Resistant | Y |
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Material: Bi-Tech™ Heather, 1000D Helix™ Poly Twill |
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Fits the carry-on limits of 166 airlines
Adria Airways
Aegean Airlines
Aer Lingus
Aeroflot
Aerolineas Argentinas
Aeromexico
Aeropostal Alas de Venezuela
Air Asia
Air Astana
Air Baltic
Air Berlin (Closed)
Air Canada
Air Caraibes
Air China
Air Europa
Air France
Air India
Air Koryo
Air Macau
Air Malta
Air Mauritius
Air New Zealand
Air Nostrum
Air Serbia
Air Seychelles
Air Tahiti
Air Tahiti Nui
Air Transat
AirAsiaX
Aircalin
Alitalia
All Nipon Airways
ANA
Asiana Airlines
ATA Airlines
Atlas Global
Austrian
Avianca
Azerbaijan Airlines
Azul Airlines
Azul Linhas
Bahamasair
Bangkok Airways
Belavia
Biman Bangladesh
Blue Air
Boliviana de Aviacion
British Airways
Bulgaria Air
Cambodia Angkor Air
Cape Air
Caribbean Airlines
Cathay Pacific
Cebu Pacific
China Airlines
China Eastern
China Southern
Conviasa
Copa Airlines
Croatia Air
Cubana de Aviacion
Czech Airlines
Dragonair
easyJet
EL AL
Emirates Airlines
Enter Air
Ethiopian Airlines
Etihad Airways
Eurowings
EVA Air
Fiji Airways
Finnair
Flair Air
flybe
Gol Linhas Aereas
Gulf Air
Hainan Airlines
Hong Kong Airlines
Iberia
Icelandair
Indigo
InselAir
Interjet
Iran Air
Iran Aseman Air
Japan Airlines
Jet Airways
Jet2
Jetstar Airways
Jetstar Asia
Juneyao Airlines
Kenya Airways
KLM
Korean Air
Kulula
Kuwait Air
LATAM
LOT Polish
Lufthansa
Luxair
Mahan Air
Malaysia Airlines
Mango
Meridiana Fly
Middle East Airlines
Monarch Airlines
Nordwind Airlines
Norwegian
Oman Air
Onur Air
Pakistan International
Peach
Pegasus Airlines
Philippine Airlines
Porter Airlines
Qantas Airways
Qatar Airways
Regional Express
Royal Air Morocco
Royal Brunei Airlines
Royal Jordanian
Ryanair
S7
SAS Scandinavian
Saudi Arabian Airlines
Scoot
Shandong Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
SilkAir
Silver Airways
Singapore Airlines
Sky Airlines
Skywest, Inc.
South African Airways
SpiceJet
SriLankan Airlines
Sun Express
Swiss Int'l Air Lines
TAAG Angola
TAM Airlines
TAP Air Portugal
TAROM
Thai Airways
Thomson Airways
Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190)
Tiger Airways
Travel Service Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Turkmenistan Airlines
Ukraine International
Ural Airlines
uTair Airlines
Uzbekistan Air
Vietnam Airlines
VIM Airlines (Closed)
Virgin America
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Australia
Vivaaerobus
Volotea
WestJet
Wizz Air
WOW Airlines
Xiamen
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