A Backpack Designed for Suits or Dresses

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Whether you’re headed to the office right after the gym, or need formal clothing for a quick weekend trip, packing a suit or nice dress can be a challenge, unless you’re okay with arriving as a wrinkled mess. Genius Pack’s Travel Backpack has an integrated tri-fold suiter that holds your hanging garments without wrinkling them.

See the backpack in action in this video:

Price and Where to Buy: At the time of publication, the backpack was on sale on Genius Pack’s website for $168 (originally $198).

How It Rates:

Usefulness: 10/10. Not only does the backpack have a spot for you hanging outfits, it has cool features like a separate compression compartment, padded compartments for laptops and tablets, a waterproof pocket for your umbrella, and a key holder. It’s also built for comfort, weighing in at a light 2.2 lbs., and featuring padded adjustable shoulder straps.
Value: 8/10. Especially at the sale price, this is a decent price for a carry-on that can hold a suit.
Durability: 10/10. The backpack comes with a five-year warranty.
Cool Factor: 10/10. The backpack looks like a normal carry-on—you would never guess the cool organization features hidden inside!

Final Verdict: If you often take nice clothes to the gym or on short trips, this backpack is the perfect solution for carrying it all.

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