This backpack is so much better for travel than a regular backpack. I love that it opens like a suitcase and there is room on both sides for clothes and/or shoes. It makes it so much easier to see and find the things you brought. I’ve used it for overnight and weekend trips this winter. I am on the small size so my clothes don’t take up a ton of space but I was able to fit Chelsea style boots and a pair of sneakers along with jeans and a fleece pullover, dress pants, 2 sweaters, a workout outfit, pajamas, and a small makeup bag on the inside of the bag. I stuffed socks etc inside the sneakers and shoes. I was able to fit a full quart sized ziplock in the outside front pocket and didn’t use the smaller front pocket. My surface pro and some cords for nicely in the laptop section. I probably could have stuffed leggings and a tee shirt in as I still had a little room left in the bag. I really like the bag. It’s comfortable to carry on my small frame too. I’ve got lots of compliments on it. It has a trolley strap which will come in handy on a longer trip.