Genius Pack Travel Backpack with Suiter Review: The Perfect Backpack for Formal Weekends

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Headed away for a short trip where you’ll need a suit or dress? The Genius Pack Travel Backpack with Integrated Suiter is what you need.

Genius Pack Travel Backpack with Suiter Review

Price and Where to Buy the Genius Pack Travel Backpack with Suiter: At the time of writing, the backpack was on sale on Genius Pack’s website for $168 and on Amazon for $159.

How the Genius Pack Travel Backpack with Suiter Rates:

Usefulness: 10/10. The backpack fits under an airplane seat, so it’s the perfect carry-on or personal item. (Which means no worries about having to check your expensive suit or dress!) The “integrated suiter” portion works to keep any hanging garment wrinkle-free and neat. The backpack also has a designated pocket for everything you could possibly need: dirty laundry (with compression to help fit more in), tablets (padded for protection), laptops (also padded), smartphones (with an audio port that’s accessible from the outside), and an umbrella (waterproof). The bag itself is waterproof in case of sudden downpours.
Value: 9/10. With all of the features that are built-in to the Genius Pack, this is a great value.
Portability: 10/10. The shoulder straps are comfortable and padded, even if you’ve packed a heavy bag. The bag itself is just 2.2 lbs, so it’s easy to carry.
Durability: 10/10. The bag is very durable, with a waterproof fabric that’s easy to clean.
Cool Factor: 9/10. The backpack is a basic black that’s designed to be streamlined, rather than bulky.

Final Verdict: This backpack has a place for everything – from your laundry to your suit, and makes the perfect carry-on for a weekend getaway.

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