Amazingly organized bag for frequent flyers. Made with quality materials and great looks to match! Definitely one of the best personal item bags on the market.
I LOVE the Bento Bag. Took it on its maiden weekend trip and it was fantastic. The “but” is because when I ordered an extra set of accessory bags, they were left out of the order completely. An email to them got me an offer to ship them in a WEEK from now. Unacceptable for what these things cost. Please do better!
My wife shared this as a potential Christmas gift this year and I am so glad I got it for her. She absolutely loves it!! Great organization, small yet roomy, stylish, and practical. Thanks for a great product!
The V4 Bento bag is a well thought out layout. Compartments work well to keep you organized in your travels. Materials used, especially the zippers, are top shelf. Big improvement over the V3 Bento.
I got the black color way and the hardware complements the high quality materials.
Very, very pleased and look forward to wearing it out!
Lots of convenient features and plenty of storage space in this bag. Love the included liquids and tech bags. This will be great for trips. And the beautiful Bordeaux Berry with gunmetal accents goes with my other luggage as an accent piece.
Purchased this to replace my tried and true day pack that has gone around the world with me for over 20 years. This is a smart design with sturdy hardware and good stitching. Let's see how it holds up on the first trip.
The size, the organization, the sensibility of its intended use… are all perfect. Clearly designed by travelers for travelers….
This is completely perfect for the way I travel. It is stylish, well organized, and just the right size! I could not be more pleased with my purchase. I will use this a my personal item for domestic and international trips without hesitation, resting stylishly atop my carry on luggage.
Sister: How are you going to fit all of that stuff?
Me: We'll see
.....packs bag....
Sister: Wow, Good bag.
I have gone on multiple trips with this bag and love it so much. I also really love the included toiletry bags. This bag is so well thought out and works great with my carry on. I managed to pack for 10 days to NYC without a checked bag in the winter time! I even used it as a "desk" in the airport and it worked perfect. AND it fits under the airline seat.
I have the original Bento bag and it has serve me well, but thought it was time for an upgrade.
I haven't had the chance to use it yet, but could see the improvements to V1. The quality of the zip and material has been improved and I like the new internal colour.
There was an issue that the pouches were not included, but this was sorted by the team.
Great basic, dependable, backpack. I appreciate that it has the handle strap on the back in case you wanted to loop it around your suitcase (although depending on how high your handle is, it might be a little awkward with the vertical weight distribution along the handle). I'd say this bag is a good choice if you want to have the bag double duty as a usable daily bag. It's a minimal design so if you use it out and about outside of an airport it won't raise any eyebrows.
With news that my national airline carrier was removing carry on bags from the lowest tier fares, I scrambled to find a convenient bag to fit as much as I can within the limits of a personal item. Meaning - must fit under the seat. Canadian airlines tend to have a max depth of 6" and height of 13". Luckily, the depth can be squished into a sizer, and thus far haven't had any issues. Thoughtful design with many accessible pockets and quality build. I highly recommend getting this bag if you want to maximize your personal item allowance.
I purchased this tote to use for work travel, and it has not disappointed. It is sturdy, water repellent, nice looking, and super functional. I will be using this tote for many years, for work and for personal use.
Beautifully made bag - stylish, sturdy, lots of storage and compartments. Lots of thought went into this bag - trolley sleeve, water bottle holder, and shoulder strap. well worth the money.
I am traveling to Europe in 2025 and I didn’t have a travel bag which met the airline’s personal item requirement. When I saw the Bento Bag online I was so excited to try it. When I received it in the mail I was very surprised and delighted to see how roomy it is and love the fact that it opens like a suitcase. I’m excited to use it on my travels.
The bag arrived in beautiful packaging and looks exactly how I expected. It’s amazing how much space is available in such a relatively small bag, and it’s extremely well designed. I’ll be taking this to Europe as a personal item for 18 days in the spring, which is when I’ll see how it holds up on the international airlines (will it need to be checked? I’ve read the dimensions online but how strict are they?) and carrying it around between stops. I’m hoping it’s great for this!
I gifted the bag and the receiver loved it. The organization of the bag is phenomenal, and I'm pleased with how the bag is. It really is as good as it seems, so go ahead and get it!
I can’t even begin with the bento bag. I’ve been influenced by Rilee Smith on IG after watching her packing videos that featured the bento bag. I cannot believe how much this tiny looking bag can fit omg. I just did a trial run of this bag and it fits so much!!! I can fit maybe 2-3 outfits in this bag including my makeup bag, a small soft sided purse like my Longchamp mini bag, my electronics bag, hair curler or straightener, a pair of flat shoes, and I’m sure I can jam a pair of PJs in here too. I’m an expert traveler and been to 30 countries now and I still haven’t found the perfect carry on. I havent taken this bag on her maiden voyage yet but I don’t doubt its functionality and I know it will live up to the hype! I got the purple one and I love it because it will match well with my lavender Monos carry on luggage. Inside the bento bag is lighter material so you can see inside and not lose your items. Additionally, it is water resistant, has a water bottle holder, a secret pocket on the back for your wallet or passport, so many pockets in the front for organization, detachable shoulder strap, opens like a luggage so easier to find and take stuff out, has a thoughtful design, fits under the seat of the plane seat, has a laptop pad, and many more! What I love about it is that it’s super sleek and classy which is what I look for in a carry on - something functional, can fit a lot, and looks classy. My bento bag will now replace my monos Luka duffel bag and all other carry on bags I’ve used in the past!
I recently got this backpack during an amazing sale where it came as a free item when I purchased the bento bag. This is one of the best backpacks I’ve ever laid my hands on. I gifted this backpack to my husband because he commutes to work 3 times a week and walks to the metro, etc. He has been using this backpack for a couple weeks and he loves it! I love it as well because it’s water resistant which is super important if you have your laptop inside. The design is thoughtfully designed with a laptop pad inside that protects your laptop or iPad. It has tons of pockets for major organization of all your things you need. It’s got a water bottle holder which is key especially if you carry water bottles all the time. It has a luggage strap on the back if you want to take it to travel so it can attached to your luggage handle. It fits so much stuff but still looks slim and not bulky! I also love that the inside color is lighter so you can see inside the bag and not have your items lost in the darkness. And most importantly, the bag looks so sleek and very classy to bring to work, to the airport, traveling, or any other occasion you may need it. I highly recommend this backpack. I plan to get more for my parents!
I read and watched plenty of reviews of the bento bag. I decided to treat myself to one for Christmas and I’m so glad I did. Not only is it stylish but highly functional. I just wish I had it on my last trip but that’s OK. It’s ready for my next one. It is easy to pack and easy to use while on the plane.
The Ikigia Slim Backpack it’s very stylish and looks great as not only a travel bag but something I could use every day. It has so many pockets and spaces to tuck things that I am super excited to use this bag. It is well-made and all the zippers work great cause that’s the first thing I always check on a new bag. It is an excellent addition to my travel luggage.
Amazing quality, shape and size for carrying the essentials. Amazing gift!
I absolutely love this bag. I travel internationally often and needed something that was high quality and classic that would hold laptops as well as clothes, makeup, books, electronics, etc. I just used it for a flight from London to Denver and back and honestly can’t believe how much it held and how easy it was to access absolutely everything. I took two laptops 16” MacBook Pro and 13” MacBook Air, change of clothes, big book, makeup, snacks etc etc. I never had to open it all the way. I could reach in for everything. Bravo! Worth every penny.
Perfect replacement for a backpack, and better! I hate carrying a backpack, and this bag fixed that. I can easily place it over my wheeling carry on, and the clamshell opening is great. Made gaining access to my stuff during flight much easier. I think one of my favorite things is that the inside of the bag is tan. Every black bag I have, the inside is also black. The lighter color inside makes finding things in the bag, much easier, which is nice when you are mid-flight and need something. A bit pricey, but it did come with a tech bag and toiletry bag, which both worked for me. A quality bag that I think was worth the price.
Lots of organization options, great quality and lots of room for packing cubes. It feels high quality and looks to too. It’s slightly larger than i expected but I’m sure it will easily fit under the seat.