Why you'll love it
- Fits the free underseat cabin size (40 × 30 × 20 cm)
- Manual compression — no pump, vacuum or power
- Holds a 14–15" laptop in a padded sleeve
- Quick-access pocket for liquids, passport & powerbank
- Reusable on every trip
How it works
- 1Pop the buckles, lift off
Flick open the metal buckles and lift the lid wide. That’s all the machinery there is — no pump, no vacuum, no power, no batteries. The compression is built into the backpack itself, so it works anywhere, on every trip, with nothing to charge and nothing to break.
- 2Fold, then overfill
Lay your clothes into the base and fold them like you mean it — however you stack them is exactly how they come out, almost wrinkle-free once the two hardshell halves close in. Here’s the clever part: pile it way over the hardshell rim, well past the line you’d call full. The fabric collar is built extra-tall on purpose, so that line you think is full isn’t — go on and overpack, because the compression presses it all down into its final form later. Cinch the drawstrings closed and move on.
- 3Lid down, spin around
Drop the lid back on and click the buckles just loosely enough to hold — no need to crank yet. Now turn the backpack around and open the quick-access box, then load it with everything you’ll want to grab in a hurry: the liquids you’ll need to show at security, your passport, a powerbank — all the things you want at your fingertips instead of buried under a week of clothes. There’s plenty of room back there, so stash freely.
- 4Lean in, lock it
Pull the straps to compress, press the lid down with your hand — or lean in with your full bodyweight for a properly flat squeeze — then lock it in tight. The buckles are metal and the straps are sewn to take it, so go hard (just rein it in if you bench for a hobby). Then slide your laptop into its slot: it takes a full 14- to 15-inch machine depending on how flat it sits, and roughly 95% of laptops make the cut.
- 5Clip on the extras
Up top you’ll find longer straps for clipping on extra gear — our Compression Neck Pillow, the Packing Jacket, or whatever else you want within easy reach. Everything rides on one compact, tightly packed backpack: hands free, nothing dangling off your shoulder.
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How it compares
| Ryanwear Backpack | Compression bag | Vacuum pump bag | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No pump or power needed | |||
| Compresses by hand in seconds | |||
| Keeps clothes almost wrinkle-free | |||
| Doubles as a carry-on backpack | |||
| Reusable on every trip |
Rated 4.8 / 5 by 677 travellers
Read the reviewsFrequently asked questions
- Does the Compression Backpack really fly free as cabin baggage?
- Yes. At 40 × 30 × 20 cm it matches the standard free underseat personal-item size on Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air, so it flies free as your cabin bag.
- What colours does the Compression Backpack come in?
- The Compression Backpack is available in Black and Pink.
- How much is the Compression Backpack, and is there a bundle deal?
- The Compression Backpack is €99.99 (VAT included). Buy all three Ryanwear products together and the Compression Neck Pillow is free.
- What is the return policy?
- You have a voluntary 30-day return window on top of your statutory rights. For change-of-mind returns you pay return postage; if an item is faulty, damaged or wrongly supplied we cover it. Refunds are issued to your original payment method.
- How is the Compression Backpack shipped?
- Prices include VAT and are shown — and charged — in the currency you see on this page, and we ship within Europe (dispatched from Poland) as well as to the UK and US. Shipping is free on orders over €100.00.
Product safety & compliance
- Manufacturer
- Franotech OÜ, Łęczycka 14, 85-737 Bydgoszcz, Poland · service@ryanwear.net
- EU responsible person
- Same as the manufacturer (EU-established).
Keep small parts and packaging away from children under 3 (choking hazard). Follow the care instructions on the product label. Not a toy. For any safety question contact service@ryanwear.net.
