I've been a road warrior, in search of the perfect "personal item" bag for more than 25 years. The Bento bag addresses all of the items on my "must have" feature list, and most of the items on my "nice to have" feature list. Most importantly, the size is compliant. Secondly the laptop sleeve is well protected with quick access (at airport security) for the laptop, as well as for 3-1-1 liquids. The third key feature is the ride-along sleeve on the back, for securing it to a roll-aboard bag. I appreciate the external USB plug, the back pocket for quickly storing pocket items at TSA security, and the key clip on the front inside pocket. It's almost as though you've allowed me to design this bag. This lightweight bag is of "above average" quality, and I feel that the materials are excellent for a bag that costs less than $200. I also have a slightly larger "personal item" bag, and a smaller "personal item" bag, but the Bento bag will probably be used 80% of the time. The only "improvements" I would make would be to offer the following optional accessories since customers needs vary widely. A slim (4 inch) toiletry (or tech) bag to fit where the shoe bags are intended to go. And 1/4 & 3/4 packing cubes for the obsessively organized folks for use in the clothing area. This was a great purchase for me. Well done!

Just got my bag a few days ago. Looking forward to using it in a couple of weeks.

I do a lot of travel and have found this bag very useful and well designed. It’s “lie flat” ability for packing is amazing, and it also allows you to access it from the top once mounted on your luggage. It seems very durable and I really like the thoughtfulness that went into the extra pockets and (extra) utility bags that they include! I think my husband wants one now that he’s seen mine!

I'd seen it on kickstarter and when they sold out, was kicking myself for months for not getting one. To say I've been looking forward to receiving for months is putting it lightly. You'd think there would be no way for this bag to live up to my (very high) hopes, but it DID. Used it this weekend and it was the perfect size (fits a ton but doesn't look ridiculous for a weekend). The toiletry bag that comes with it is smaller than the max TSA approved size but the toiletry compartment of the bag itself CAN hold a larger toiletry bag, so I don't mind.

I was skeptical about how much I could pack in this bag, but I decided to give it a chance. Organization is well thought out and excellent. I was able to travel with this bag for 3 day business trips, packing clothes for onsite client time (3 button downs, slacks) , laptop, chargers, second pair of shoes, toiletries, underwear/socks, and shirts/t-shirt. Additionally, I was traveling on regional jets and didn't have to gate check a carry-on. This bag easily fit in the overhead, and at times, fit under the seat. Definitely my go-to bag when I need to travel light for short (3-4 day) trips.

The Bento Bag is perfect! I love it for weekend trips as a standalone or as the accompanying piece with my rolling bag on a larger trip. Seriously can't rave about enough and will certainly buy as gifts for others.

I have spent countless hours, not to mention dollars, in search of the perfect travel bag to take on the airplane. Some were too soft, others too hard. Then there were the bags that were too big, or too small. Like Goldilocks, this bag was just right. In the past I have struggled finding my keys, where I put my phone, my wallet, my passport. The Bento bag is the most well thought out bag I’ve come across. I know where everything goes. I couldn’t be happier. Kudos the the inventors for nailing it.

A friend bought this bag when it was on Kickstarter. I borrowed it for an international trip and really fell in love with it. I finally got my own a few weeks ago. I think this new version is much better than the original. As promised, the zippers are better and glide with ease. I love that it comes with shoe bags, a tech cord bag and another small bag. I have been able to use it for an overnight work trip and fit all of my things (clothes, toiletries, computer) as well as a secondary bag on vacations. It looks great and it's very versatile. I highly recommend!