There’s an art to packing hand luggage when you’re heading overseas, especially if you’re a tech friendly traveler who transports a number of electronics and cords. Between your laptop, iPad, camera, phone, chargers, adaptors, and cords for all of the above, most bags aren’t exactly functional for transporting technology.

Usually I wrap cords around their devices, pack chargers together in ziplock bags, and take advantage of rubber bands, velcro and hair ties to keep everything tangle free. But then you get to airport security, and have to unpack all of your expensive electronics after waiting in long lines watching others go through the same routine.

And the majority of us accept it. Accept that we’ll have unpacked and repacked before arriving at our destination, and accept that most carryon bags haven’t been designed to carry electronics safely.

So when I had the chance to get my hands on the Lance Daypack from ecbc I jumped at the opportunity. I’ve taken it with me on our current Round the World, and honestly, it’s every travelers dream.

5 Reasons ecbc is Every Travelers Dream

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As far as hand luggage goes, the ecbc Lance Daypack is a more functional, fashionable and comfortable way of transporting technology and everyday essentials than any other bag I’ve traveled with before. And I’ll go as far as to say it’s the best backpack I’ve ever owned.

Built specifically to carry all of our gadgets safely and securely, this is the perfect bag for the techy traveler on the go. It has multiple pocket organizers, is made of water repellent ballistic nylon with solid protection for electronics, and features the ecbc FastPass System which allows you to unzip the specialized electronics compartment, lay the bag flat on the security conveyer and go through TSA without unpacking your laptop, tablet and cables.

A bag which works functionally in the jungles of Cancun and is sleek and elegant enough for a board room, here are 5 reasons you need an ecbc bag too.

Pockets, Pockets, Pockets

Where most daypacks lack pockets, this one has them in spades. The organization of the pack is truly outstanding, and the compartment distribution is advanced.

First up is a quick access pocket at the front of the bag, perfect for storing tickets, your passport, anything you need quick access to. There’s then a front compartment which has a lot of space available with zippered pockets and a multitude of sections for staying organized.

The main compartment is large, and fits everything you need in your carryon without a hitch. It also comes with a padded fleece lined pocket specifically made to hold your iPad, kindle, or any kind of tablet you might have.

Then there’s the zippered water bottle storage. Yes, one pocket on each side that zips closed and out of the way when not holding your drinks. There is a perfectly designed sunglasses pocket on the top of the bag which also fits your passport and phone, and a padded compartment for storing your laptop at the back.

The bag overall has plenty of room and allows for excellent organization and quick access to your things.

FastPass System

Airport security hasn’t been this easy since pre 9/11 – while we love to travel, the actual act of transiting is the most stressful part. One of the biggest hassles is airport security – you have to take off your shoes and coat, and remove your electronics and liquids from your bag. Trying to get it all done quickly and efficiently without slowing down the line can be stressful.

The “ecbc FastPass System” however means you can go through TSA without having to unpack your laptop, tablet, or cables. All you need to do is unzip the main compartment and the two sides lay flat. You can send the bag through, leaving the laptop in the compartment, and making the whole security process just a little bit easier.

We did find that international airports outside of North America were not as reliable for TSA practices. There were no problems unzipping the bag without having to remove electronics throughout the America’s, though international airports elsewhere were hit or miss. However the fact that the bag is full of strategically placed pockets means that accessing your electronics is fast regardless of whether or not you need to unpack.

Comfortable and Nearly Indestructible

This is a sleek backpack, and has been designed to look sophisticated. Though it’s also extremely comfortable, and nearly indestructible!

The bag is made of water repellent ballistic nylon, and is very sturdy so you don’t have to worry about it getting ripped. It has a smooth outside finish and adjustable padded straps which sit comfortably on your shoulders and don’t slip. It’s fully water proof which means you don’t have to worry about anything inside it getting wet, or damaging your electronics.

It has a waist belt which can be used to transfer the weight of the bag to your hips, which definitely helps when you’re carrying luggage to get you through 6 weeks! And the back of the bag has a padded curvature which means air can flow between your bag and your back. Which is fabulous as it doesn’t stick to your back or leave sweat stains.

The bag distributes the weight you’re carrying quite evenly, and you can’t feel your laptop sitting on your back.

The back compartment for your computer has a huge cushioned area that will hold a 17 inch laptop. The inside of the bag is lined with high density protective foam for the protection of your laptop and tablet. Because it’s fleece lined, you don’t have to worry about your electronics getting scratched, even as you’re moving around.

And while normally the first things that break, the zippers, seem indestructible too.  There’s no excess material on the bag, so the zippers don’t get caught, and, made of rubber instead of metal, they don’t make that annoying clang sound when they hit each other. They are also water-sealing.

No Detail is Spared

It’s clear that ecbc has put a lot of thought into the design of the bag – no detail has been spared, and that’s the ecbc difference. From the pockets, padding, and attention to features most people might consider minor, this bag is top of the line.

The fact that there are not one, but two drink bottle pockets, that there is a modular insert for the laptop compartment so it won’t move around even if you’re traveling with a smaller device, and that the interior is fleece lined so to not scratch your sunglasses, laptop or phone, makes this truly stand out above other bags.

Travel Simplified

In a world filled with laptops, tablets, smartphones and other “must-carry” portable electronics, it doesn’t matter where the modern traveler is headed—whether it’s across the country or across campus—the ecbc Lance Daypack means your journey will be met with a carryall solution that offers style, protection, organization, durability, and reliability.

Check out their entire selection at www.ec-bc.com. The Lance Daypack retails for $149. It’s worth every penny, and has many of the qualities of a bag that is 2-3 times more expensive. Based on the build quality there is no reason this bag will not last the average person 3-4 years.

If you’re looking for a lower-priced options, they also have the Harpoon and the Javelin. The Javelin is very similar to the Lance, just a narrower version for those who want a smaller backpack and don’t need to carry as much volume inside. The Harpoon is quality and detail all the way, like the others, but does not feature the TSA-friendly Fastpass system. All are loaded with the same design details, as well as lots of those well thought out compartments and pockets!

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Megan is an Australian Journalist who has been travelling and blogging since 2007, with the main aim of inspiring others to embark on their own worldwide adventure. Her husband Mike is an American travel photographer, and together they have made the world their home.

Committed to bringing you the best in adventure travel from all around the globe, there is no mountain too high, and no fete too extreme! They haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on their list.

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Disclosure: Links within this post are affiliate links, meaning, if you choose to purchase this ridiculously amazing bag, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I was sent the Lance Executive Daypack by ecbc complimentary for review. The fact that it is functional, fashionable and comfortable absolutely influenced my review.