Carry-on backpack that splits straight down the middle

Splitpacks seem to be having a bit of a moment just now, and it’s easy to see why. If you haven’t come across them before, then the clue’s in the name – they open straight down the middle rather like a suitcase, giving you improved access to your gear and letting you segregate your stuff more effectively than a single large compartment. This 45-litre splitpack from Fjällräven gets extra points for being particularly comfortable to carry, with plenty of padding in the base, handles and shoulder straps. It’s part of Fjällräven’s Vardag line of products, with a fun, retro aesthetic inspired by their old catalogues from way back when. Constructed in tough 500D recycled polyamide, the Vardag Splitpack is built to withstand the scuffs and scars of the baggage handler beatdown – but it might not have to, since at 45 litres it’s also carry-on compatible.