Lighter than you think. Tougher than you need.

The Superlite Backpack from Tortuga is designed for ultralight travelers who refuse to compromise on durability or comfort. 

Weighing just 2.2 lbs (1 kg) and built from ULTRA™, with fibers 15x stronger than steel by weight, the Superlite will help you pack lighter, move faster, and go farther without ever worrying about your bag.

VIP-Only Price

Get the Superlite for only $189 (42% off) when it launches on June 16.

Never Check a Bag Again

Carry-on-compliant worldwide with 34L of packing space. Your bag always fits in the overhead bin.

No checked bag fees. No waiting at baggage claim. You land and go.

So Light You’ll Forget You’re Carrying It

Sick of carrying a heavy bag with too many features you never use? The Superlite is 44% lighter than other carry on backpacks thanks to its cutting edge, technical fabric: ULTRA™. 

You don't have to sacrifice comfort, durability, or laptop protection to pack this light.

Buy Once, Carry for Years

Most lightweight fabrics are too delicate for world travel. Not ours. The Superlite is built from ULTRA™, a fabric whose fibers are 15x stronger than steel by weight. Plus, it’s waterproof and abrasion-resistant.

Get on the Waitlist

The Superlite launches June 16th. Get it for just $189 (42% off) by joining the waitlist.

Highlights

Carry-On-Sized, Ultralight

Comfortable

Organization for Your Gear

Comfortable on Long Days

On those grueling travel days, you’ll appreciate the combo of an ultralight bag and a real suspension system. 

Thickly-padded shoulder straps, load lifters, a sternum strap, and a vented back panel mean a comfortable carry through the airport, around the city, and anywhere else your travels take you.

Packs Like a Suitcase, Carries Like a Backpack

The clamshell main compartment opens flat like a suitcase. 

Unlike most ultralight bags, the Superlite holds its rectangular shape for easy packing.

Specs

  • Volume: 34L (carry‑on-compliant globally)
  • Weight: 2.2 lbs (1.0 kg)
  • Dimensions: 21 x 12.5 x 8 inches (53 x 32 x 20 cm)
  • Material: ULTRA™ 200TX (UHMWPE and high-tenacity polyester) 
  • Electronics: Up to 16 inch laptop
  • Hardware: YKK zippers, Woojin buckles

Features

  • Carry-On-Sized: 34L, fits overhead bins on all major airlines
  • Ultralight: 2.2 lb, 44% lighter than the average travel backpack
  • Harness: dual-density shoulder straps with load lifters, sternum strap, and vented back panel
  • Clamshell Opening: opens flat like a suitcase for easy packing
  • Laptop Compartment: padded, suspended sleeve with top access
  • Additional Organization: internal mesh pockets, top admin pocket, and stretch water bottle pocket

Built By Tortuga

Co-founders Fred and Jeremy started Tortuga after a backpacking trip to Europe in 2009.

Seventeen years later, tens of thousands of travelers have carried our bags around the world. We've earned 2,900+ five-star reviews and have been named both a Wirecutter and a Pack Hacker Pick. 

We started Tortuga by bringing hiking-style suspension systems to travel backpacks. Today, we're bringing ultralight outdoor fabric to travel.

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