Shipping
Dispatched within two business days of release, with tracking emailed. Details in shipping & returns.
Inside the bag
- Full clamshell clothing bay
- Mesh retention panel
- Rear 16-inch laptop sleeve
- Front organizer
- Stowable straps
Difference: suitcase-style packing for 3–5 nights, without a dedicated shoe zone.
Clamshell travel backpack
Carry 38
A 38-litre clamshell that opens flat on a hotel bed. Built for carry-on-only travel of three to five days, with a laptop sleeve you can open at security.
$218
38L
Best for
- Three to five day trips with no checked bag
- Packing flat with cubes and unpacking like a suitcase
- Travellers who want one bag through the whole airport
Not for
- Normal commuting — it is too bulky when half full
- Wilderness trekking or load-bearing hikes
- Trips that need a separate shoe compartment
Designed around common carry-on limits; airline rules vary. Check your airline's stated dimensions before you fly.
First release
Join the first Kanso release.
Reserve a place for the Carry 38 and we'll email you when it's ready. 25 first-release places are available across the collection.
Reserve a placeSpecifications
| Trip duration | 3–5 nights |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 38 litres |
| Laptop fit | Fits a 16-inch laptop |
| Carry style | Clamshell backpack with stowable straps and top handle |
| Dimensions | 21.5 x 13.5 x 8.5 in (55 x 34 x 22 cm) |
| Weight | 3.2 lb (1.45 kg) |
| Materials | 600D polyester shell, EVA back panel, YKK zippers |
| Colours | Mineral Blue, Charcoal |
| SKU | KAN-C38-BLU |
What fits
- 16-inch laptop in the quick-access rear sleeve
- Three to five days of clothing in two medium cubes
- One pair of shoes laid flat at the hinge end
- A full-size toiletry kit in the front organiser
What does not fit
- A week of clothing plus separate shoes and tech
- Rigid suit carriers
- Anything over the linear dimensions listed above
Closest alternatives
If the Carry 38 isn't quite right, one of these probably is.
Weekender 28 — 28L
Choose it if: Your trips are mostly one to three nights.
Split 42 — 42L
Choose it if: You want shoes, clothes and tech separated.
Or see the full comparison table.
Returns
30 days from delivery, unused and in resalable condition. No restocking fee.
Warranty
Two years on materials and workmanship. Read the full terms.