
Why you'll love it
- Packs up to 3x more than regular backpacks
- 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
Made to travel together
Complete the set
Buy all three and the Neck Pillow is free


How it works
- 1Step 1 of 6
Pop 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.
- Flick the metal buckles, lift the lid.
- No pump, no power, nothing to charge — ever.
- 2Step 2 of 6
Fold, 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.
- Lay clothes in flat — they come out the way they went in.
- Overfill way past the rim. That’s the design.
- Cinch the drawstrings. Done.
- 3Step 3 of 6
Lid 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.
- Lid on, buckles loosely clicked.
- Flip it around: quick-access box for liquids, passport, powerbank.
- 4Step 4 of 6
Lean 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.
- Press — or lean in with full bodyweight — and lock it tight.
- Metal buckles, straps sewn to take it. Go hard.
- Laptop slot fits 14–15″ (~95% of laptops).
- 5Step 5 of 6
Clip 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.
- Top straps clip on the Neck Pillow, the Jacket, whatever.
- One tight backpack. Hands free.
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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 €120.00.
Product safety & compliance
- Manufacturer
- Franotech OÜ, Rotermanni tn 6, 10111 Tallinn, Estonia · service@ryanwear.net · +372 636 0743
- 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.



