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Fortitude 40 Backpack
Product Information
Description
Meet the Fortitude 40, our rugged yet beautifully built adventure backpack. Made from tough, durable and water resistant 1680D oxford, it's packed with features, it looks great, and it's extremely comfortable to carry!
It has nearly 40 litres of capacity and features a large main compartment, with lockable zips. The main compartment can be folded open to get good access for packing clothes and belongings tidily.
Inside the main compartment is a laptop sleeve pocket that can accommodate most 17" laptops. In front there are 3 additional pockets. At the top a fleece lined pocket with horizontal zip, perfect for keeping mobile phones or sunglasses safe. Below that the pack has a large organiser pocket, again with lockable zips, and compartments galore to keep pens, phones, documents, tablet or a smaller laptop secure and protected. In front of this there is a further document pocket with horizontal zip. To the side there is an elasticated water bottle holder with plenty of room for a 10cm diameter water bottle.
Beyond the array of storage options, the fortitude travel bag has many other useful features. At the front there are 2 rows of MOLLE / PALS compatible webbing (2 * 8 grid), with a D-ring just above. There are 4 compression straps on the sides, which can also be used for attaching kit, such as roll matts or rod tubes. To the front there is another compression strap which again doubles up as an attachment point, perfect for strapping a jacket to when on the move. There are 2 grab handles, one to the side and one on top of the backpack. Additionally there are 2 more D-rings and a removable carry strap, allowing the bag to be carried as a shoulder bag / duffel.
To the rear the Fortitude adventure bag has padded and adjustable shoulder straps, each with 2 D-rings for connectivity, and an adjustable sternum strap. The back panel is padded with an air flow region between the shoulder blades, which will help to keep you cool when on the move. The adjustable waist support strap includes another 2 pockets for easy access to small items such as money or payment cards. Towards the base there are 2 webbing points which can be used in conjunction with the front D-ring or MOLLE grid to attach heavier items (such as a tent) to the bottom of the bag, using strapping (not included).
The shoulder straps, sternum strap and waist straps can be tucked away when you are stowing your Fortitude bag, or want to use it as a shoulder bag / duffel. There is a rollaway system that allows the backpack part of the bag to be covered and zipped up, ideal for keeping it from getting caught up when putting in overhead storage on an airplane.
Features
- Made from heavy duty 1680D oxford polyester
- Nearly 40L of capacity
- Lots of pockets and compartments
- Lockable zips on main compartment and front organiser pocket
- Internal sleeve pocket (fits most 17" laptops)
- Organiser pocket to the front, which has room for another smaller laptop or tablet
- Carry handles to top and side
- Removable shoulder strap
- Compression straps to sides and front (which double up as attachment points)
- 1 exterior bottle holder to the side of the bag
- 2 rows of MOLLE / PALS compatible webbing
- 2 D-ring attachment points on the shoulder straps, one on the front, and 2 on the side for use with the removable shoulder strap
- Padded adjustable shoulder straps and padded back panel
- Sternum and waist straps (with small pockets in the waist straps)
- Rollaway shoulder strap storage system
- Weighs approximately 1.6 kg
- Dimensions 55cm x 34cm x 20cm (Height / Depth / Width)
- Available in green and black with contrast orange stitching
Care Guide
Clean and dry before storage.
Additional Information
Suitable for the premium cabin bag options offered by easyJet and Ryanair, sizes below:
- 56cm x 45cm x 25cm easyJet extra large
- 55cm x 40cm x 20cm Ryanair priority additional cabin luggage
Please check check with your flight operator for current size rules as these may change.
The main compartment zip comes just over half way down the backpack, it is not a clamshell layout.

It's like having 3 bags in 1
- DURABLE & WATER RESISTANT: Made from heavy duty 1680D oxford polyester and built to last 💪.
- LARGE CAPACITY: Nearly 40L carrying capacity, enough room for a weekend away with all of your essential kit. Internal sleeve pocket fits most 17” laptops 💻. Approximate dimensions when loaded 55cm x 34cm x 20cm. Suitable for most airline overhead luggage size limits ✈️
- VERSATILE: 2 carry handles, stowable backpack shoulder straps with rollaway cover, detachable shoulder strap to the side so that it can be used as a duffel / holdall with crossbody strap. Lockable zips 🔐 on the main and front compartment.
- EXTENDIBLE: Compression / attachment webbing straps the the front and sides, MOLLE / PALS compatible webbing to the front. D-ring attachment points on the front and shoulder straps, with anchor webbing to the rear so that you attach items to the base
- TRIED & TESTED: We use this backpack for weekend trips, overhead luggage on planes, walking and work! Our customers think it looks stylish and feels great to wear 💚.

Built for adventure
Space to organise
Our Fortitude 40 backpack has nearly 40 litres of capacity and features a large main compartment, with lockable zips. The main compartment can be folded open to get good access for packing clothes and belongings tidily.
Inside the main compartment is a laptop sleeve pocket, this laptop bag can accommodate most 17" laptops.
In front there are 3 additional pockets. At the top a fleece lined pocket with horizontal zip, perfect for keeping mobile phone or sunglasses safe. Below that the pack has a large organiser pocket, again with lockable zips, and compartments to keep pens, phones, documents, tablets (or even a smaller laptop!) secure and protected. In front of this there is a further document pocket with horizontal zip.
To the side there is an elasticated water bottle holder with plenty of room for a 10cm diameter water bottle.

Ready for work or play
Extensible attachment options
Beyond the array of storage options, the fortitude travel bag has many other useful features. At the front there are 2 rows of MOLLE / PALS compatible webbing (2 * 8 grid), with a D-ring just above. There are 4 compression straps on the sides, which can also be used for attaching kit, such as roll matts or rod tubes. To the front there is another compression strap which again doubles up as an attachment point, perfect for strapping a jacket to when on the move.
- 2 D-ring attachment points on the shoulder straps, one on the front, and 2 on the side for use with the removable shoulder strap
- Padded adjustable backpack straps and padded back panel
- Sternum and waist straps (with small pockets in the waist straps)
- Rollaway shoulder strap storage system

The feature packed backpack
- Made from heavy duty 1680D oxford polyester
- Lockable zips on main compartment and front organiser pocket
- Backpack has an internal sleeve pocket (fits most 17" laptops)
- Organiser pocket to the front, which has room for another smaller laptop or tablet
- Carry handles to top and side. Removable shoulder strap
- Compression straps to sides and front (which double up as attachment points)
- 1 exterior bottle holder to the side of the bag
- 2 rows of MOLLE / PALS compatible webbing
Fortitude 40 Backpack
Product FAQs
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How long does delivery take?
We aim to dispatch orders on the same or next working day. Free delivery takes 2-4 working days. Express delivery takes 1-3 working days.
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Is the backpack waterproof?
The Fortitude is water resistant. Whilst the main backpack is made from a highly water resistant tight weave oxford, the zips are less so and may let in moisture in extremely wet conditions.
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How big is the bag?
External measurements when loaded are approximately 55cm x 34cm x 20cm. Internally there is nearly 40L of capacity.
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Can I carry the backpack as hand luggage on an airplane?
It depends on the airline and you should check the size restrictions with your airline before you fly. As a general guide the backpack is suitable for premium/overhead allowances, but too big to fit under the seat.
Fortitude 40 Backpack
✈️ Discover the CARRY EVERYTHING backpack!
Great for backpacking. Fits most airline overhead size limits.
Stow easily with roll-away backpack straps.
Carry comfortably as a backpack, shoulder bag or duffel.
"Superb backpack, well made and perfect for family days out or for long weekends away."
Dan Smith












