Vacora

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Vacora vacuum compression backpack in sand
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Up to 40% less volume

Why Vacora

Less volume, same wardrobe

One compartment does the work of a set of packing cubes — without adding weight or another thing to lose.

Integrated compression

Roll the air out of the main compartment and clip it shut. No pump, no power, no separate bag.

Cabin friendly

Compressed, the bag measures 45 × 30 × 20 cm and fits the hand-luggage rules of most European carriers.

Padded laptop sleeve

A suspended compartment holds laptops up to 17 inches and opens flat for security checks.

Water-repellent shell

A coated 900D fabric with a PU backing keeps light rain and splashes out.

Hardware that lasts

Reverse-coil zippers, bar-tacked stress points and a reinforced base panel.

Shipped from Europe

Dispatched within 24 hours on business days, tracked door to door.

The system

Vacuum compression, integrated

Air is what takes up the space in a packed bag. The compression compartment lets you push it out and hold the contents at their reduced volume for the whole trip.

The same backpack before and after vacuum compression
1

Pack

Fold or roll your clothes into the main compartment as you normally would.

2

Compress

Close the inner zip and press the air out through the one-way valve panel. It takes about twenty seconds.

3

Carry

Clip the compression straps. The bag holds its slimmer shape until you open the zip again.

On the move

From the gate to the meeting

The back panel is ventilated and the shoulder straps are contoured, so the bag stays comfortable through long terminals and connecting trains. A luggage pass-through slides over a trolley handle.

Traveller walking through an airport terminal with the Vacora backpack

Details

Looked at closely

Main compartment, packed and compressed
Main compartment, packed and compressed
Suspended laptop sleeve, up to 17 inches
Suspended laptop sleeve, up to 17 inches
Coated shell fabric and reverse-coil zippers
Coated shell fabric and reverse-coil zippers

Everyday

Quiet enough for the office

No loud branding, no technical clutter. A sand-toned shell, matte hardware and clean lines that read as a work bag rather than travel kit.

Person carrying the Vacora backpack on a city street

Details

Technical specifications

Capacity 38 L expanded / approx. 24 L compressed
Dimensions (compressed) 45 × 30 × 20 cm
Weight 1.15 kg
Laptop compartment Fits up to 17 inches
Outer material 900D coated polyester, PU backing
Lining 210D ripstop
Water resistance Water-repellent finish, water-resistant base
Compression Manual one-way valve panel, no pump required
Colour Sand

Reviews

What customers say

4.8 average · 10 verified reviews

Lena M.

Berlin, DE · 12 March

Took it to Lisbon for five days with only hand luggage. Packed two jumpers, four shirts and trousers, pulled the air out and it still slid into the sizer without any fuss.

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Jonas K.

Vienna, AT · 28 February

The compression is the reason I bought it and it does what it says. What I didn't expect is how well the back panel sits — after three hours of walking I had no sore shoulders.

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Marta R.

Milan, IT · 9 March

Good bag, well finished, and the zips run smoothly. One thing to know: once compressed, the clothes do come out slightly creased, so I hang shirts up on arrival. Still worth it for the space.

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Thomas W.

Hamburg, DE · 2 April

My 16-inch work laptop fits into the padded sleeve with room to spare and doesn't move around. I use it for two office days and one flight a week.

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Sofia L.

Lisbon, PT · 21 February

I was sceptical about the valve but it's simple — you close the compartment, roll the air out and clip it. No pump, no batteries, nothing to lose.

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Daniel B.

Zurich, CH · 17 March

The material feels considerably better than what I expected at this price. Light rain on the way to the station, contents stayed dry.

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Elif D.

Rotterdam, NL · 30 March

Very happy overall. It arrived in four days. I would have liked one more small inner pocket for cables, that's the only reason I'm not giving five.

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Pieter V.

Antwerp, BE · 5 April

Second trip with it now. The compressed shape is noticeably slimmer, which makes a real difference when the overhead lockers are already full.

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Camille F.

Lyon, FR · 14 March

Nice quiet design, no big logos, and the sand colour looks better in person than on screen. It also stands up on its own when packed.

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Andreas H.

Munich, DE · 24 February

Ordered on a Monday, had it Thursday. Sturdy stitching, the straps are properly padded and the laptop compartment opens flat, which speeds up security checks.

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Questions

Frequently asked

How does the vacuum compression system work?

The main compartment has a sealed inner liner with a one-way valve panel. You close the inner zip, press or roll the air out through the valve, then clip the outer compression straps. The valve stops air from flowing back in, so the pack keeps its reduced volume until you open the zip.

Can it be used as cabin luggage?

Compressed, the bag measures 45 × 30 × 20 cm, which fits the cabin allowance of most European airlines. Allowances differ between carriers and fare types, so please check your airline before you fly.

Does a 17-inch laptop fit?

Yes. The padded sleeve takes laptops up to 17 inches, and it is suspended above the base so the device is not resting on the ground when you set the bag down.

Is it water-resistant?

The shell has a water-repellent coating that handles rain and splashes, and the base panel is water-resistant. It is not a submersible dry bag — in heavy, sustained rain we recommend a rain cover for electronics.

How much capacity does it have?

38 litres expanded. Once compressed the outer volume drops to roughly 24 litres while the contents stay inside.

Do I need a pump?

No. Compression is manual — you press the air out by hand or by kneeling on the bag. There is no pump, no battery and nothing electronic to fail on the road.

Will my clothes be creased?

Compressed clothing comes out with some creasing, similar to using packing cubes. Rolling rather than folding reduces it, and hanging items up on arrival usually settles the rest.

How do I clean it?

Wipe the shell with a damp cloth and mild soap, then air dry. Do not machine wash, tumble dry or iron the coated fabric.

One bag. Two sizes.

Pack for a week, carry the volume of a daypack.

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