• BRAW Explorer 2 backpack in black, front view, 40 x 30 x 20 under-seat travel bag
  • Comparison chart, BRAW Explorer 2 versus regular backpacks on carry-on fit, packing and materials
  • Explorer 2 open with orange interior, annotated feature callouts including ClipPod and laptop sleeve
  • Explorer 2 in black opened flat to show the bright orange interior lining
  • ClipPod vacuum compression bag clipping into its mount inside the Explorer 2
  • Removable BRAW ClipPod compression bag lifted out of the Explorer 2 main compartment
  • Rear view of the black Explorer 2 showing padded shoulder straps and back panel
  • Padded laptop sleeve opening from the back panel of the black Explorer 2
  • Close-up of the embossed BRAW logo on the black Explorer 2
  • Strap webbing detail with BRAW branding on the black Explorer 2
  • Explorer 2 luggage pass-through sleeve sliding over a suitcase trolley handle
  • Black Explorer 2 packed open, orange interior and internal pockets visible
  • Front drop pockets on the black Explorer 2 for quick-access items
  • Blue Explorer 2 with orange interior, ClipPod compression bag in place
  • Blue Explorer 2 with caramel wafer stripe interior lining
  • ClipPod compression bag inside the striped interior of the blue Explorer 2
  • Rear straps and padded back panel of the blue Explorer 2
  • Blue and orange front drop pockets on the Explorer 2
  • BRAW Explorer 2 worn by female traveller in Scottish highlands
  • BRAW Explorer 2 worn on forest trail — lifestyle shot
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BRAW

Explorer 2

Explorer 2

Built to Ryanair's free 40x30x20 under-seat size, exactly. Keep the gate fee, pack a full week.

  • Fit a full week into one carry-on
  • Never pay a baggage fee again
  • Built to survive every trip
  • Grab your laptop without unpacking
  • Carry it all day without the ache
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Walk past the bag drop. Keep your gate fee.

Ryanair's free under-seat item is 40 x 30 x 20 cm. The Explorer 2 base is built to that size exactly. No measuring at the gate, no gamble, no surprise charge when you board. You bring the bag you packed at home, and you keep your money.

Then there is the part that matters once you are moving. This bag swallows a full week. The BRAW ClipPod, a removable vacuum compression bag, sits in the main compartment. Pack your kit, squeeze the air out, clip it shut. What looked like a weekend bag now carries a week, and it never goes over size.

The fit, in plain numbers

The base is 40 x 30 x 20 cm, the exact free Ryanair under-seat allowance. Unzip the expansion and it opens to 40 x 30 x 25 cm, with compression straps to cinch it back down. The 25 cm depth is larger than the free under-seat limit, so save the expanded mode for trips where you are not relying on the free personal item. For the free slot, keep it zipped to the base.

Built to take a beating

1050D Cordura shell. 900D weatherproof front facing. Aquaguard and YKK zips. This is the spec you buy once and stop thinking about.

  • BRAW ClipPod, a removable vacuum compression bag, for the days you need to carry more
  • External compression straps to lock the load down
  • Odour-proof shoe compartment
  • Padded laptop sleeve, fits up to a 15in laptop, with a drop gap
  • Flush-zip bottle holder
  • Hidden security pocket
  • Three carry handles
  • Vertical luggage pass-through for the trolley handle

Fits the Ryanair and easyJet free personal item size at base. One bag, a full week, no gate fee.

Questions people actually ask

Does the Explorer 2 fit Ryanair's 40x30x20 free bag?
Yes. The base is built to 40 x 30 x 20 cm, the current free under-seat allowance.

Can I make it bigger?
Yes. It unzips to 40 x 30 x 25 cm for trips where you are not using the free under-seat slot. The 25 cm depth is over the free limit, so use it when you have paid cabin or hold allowance.

How much can I actually fit?
A full week if you compress. The ClipPod pulls the air out of your soft kit, so you carry more in the same shell.

New to the sizes? See which airlines let you carry 40 x 30 x 20 cm free.

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How the Explorer 2 compares

One bag, every short trip. Built to outpack the rest.

Feature
BRAW Explorer 2Best pickBRAW Explorer 2
Airback
Regular Backpacks
Fits Ryanair & easyJet free under-seat item (40 × 30 × 20 cm)
Packs for 5–7 days
Compression system
Removable vacuum section
Cordura fabric (tear-resistant)
YKK premium zips
15″ laptop sleeve with raised base protection
Basic
Basic
Bright interior for fast packing
Hidden zip-away water bottle pocket
Horizontal luggage pass-through sleeve
Limited
Real packing efficiency
High, structured
Moderate
Low

See it in action

Watch how it works and what makes it different.

BRAW lifestyle - Sarah Allan

Pack more, carry less
The removable BRAW ClipPod vacuum-compresses your clothes, so a full week fits where a few days used to. Squeeze the air out and reclaim the space.

Never check a bag again
Sized to fit Ryanair and easyJet personal-item limits, the Explorer 2 slides under the seat in front of you. No baggage fees, no waiting at the carousel.

Built to outlast the trip
A 1050D Cordura shell and YKK zips are made to take a beating and keep going. Buy it once, not every other year.

Your laptop, always within reach
A padded 15" sleeve opens from the back panel, so you can pull your laptop at security without unpacking everything.

Comfortable, even on long days
A padded back panel and shoulder straps spread the load, keeping it easy on your shoulders from the airport to the hotel.

A place for everything
A front organisation pocket keeps cards, cables and passport in order, and a side pocket holds your water bottle. Less rummaging, more travelling.

Get Yours Today

Stop paying to check a bag you do not need. The Explorer 2 packs a full week into the free 40 x 30 x 20 cm under-seat slot, built from a 1050D Cordura shell and YKK zips to outlast trip after trip. Keep the gate fee. Board and go.

One bag. A full week’s kit. Zero baggage fees. The Explorer 2 packs a full week into the free under-seat slot, built to last. Grab yours before your next trip.

Frequently asked questions

What is it made of?

A hard-wearing 1050D Cordura shell with YKK zips, built to take a beating trip after trip.

How does the ClipPod compression work?

The removable BRAW ClipPod is a vacuum compression bag inside the main compartment. Pack it, squeeze the air out, clip it shut and you free up space for more.

Will it fit as an underseat personal item?

Yes. At 40 x 30 x 20 cm the base sits inside Ryanair’s free under-seat personal item size, so it slides under the seat in front of you at no charge.

How fast is delivery?

Free UK shipping on every order. We aim to dispatch within 1 to 2 working days, and weekend orders may take a day longer. You will get tracking as soon as it is on its way.

What is your returns policy?

You have 30 days to change your mind. Send it back unused, in perfect condition, in its original packaging with the tags still on, and once we have checked it we refund you. Return postage is at your own cost unless the item is faulty. Full details are on our Delivery and Returns page.

Is there a warranty?

Yes. Every BRAW bag carries a one-year warranty against manufacturing defects. See our warranty page for what it covers and how to claim.