Manhattan Rome Travel Backpack — 40 L, 17.3″ Laptop, Full Clamshell Opening
40 litresFits 17.3″ laptops3 removable packing casesStowable shoulder straps
The Manhattan Rome, part number 440370, is a 40-litre travel backpack sized as aircraft carry-on, with a full clamshell opening — two zippers open the main and laptop compartments flat, like a suitcase, rather than forcing you to dig in from the top. It takes notebooks up to 17.3 inches in a padded sleeve measuring 427 x 275 x 40 mm and tablets up to 11 inches in a separate sleeve. Three removable zippered soft cases in large, medium and small sizes come in the box, so clothing, cables and small items are organised before they go in. The shoulder straps stow away entirely, turning the pack into a plain holdall for check-in. It weighs 1.2 kg. Typically in stock with fast delivery across Cyprus.
Compatibility — check before buying:
This is a travel pack, not a commuter bag. At 40 litres and 470 x 318 x 229 mm it is sized for cabin baggage, and it will look and feel oversized for a short daily commute. Airline size limits vary — check yours against those exterior dimensions rather than against the litre figure. Not published by Manhattan: any recycled-content claim, an IP or water rating beyond the words “water-repellent coating”, an RFID pocket, a rain cover, lockable zips, reflective elements, a USB port, an air-mesh back panel and a tracker pocket. Padding is stated for the base only. Colour: Manhattan’s own colour name is Light Gray; some distributors record it simply as grey. Warranty: Manhattan states a three-year warranty on its own product page — longer than most in this category and worth knowing about.
Best For
✓ Cabin-baggage travel with a 17.3″ laptop and a few days of clothes
✓ Anyone who wants packing cubes included rather than bought separately
✓ Trips where the pack sometimes gets checked in — straps stow away
✓ Photographers and technicians carrying kit that needs compartmenting
Key Features
Full clamshell opening
Two zippers open the main compartment and the laptop compartment flat, like a suitcase lid. You pack it and unpack it in a hotel room without emptying everything onto the bed, and security checks are faster because the laptop lies flat.
Three removable packing cases
Large 420 x 300 x 60 mm, medium 300 x 250 x 60 mm and small 300 x 170 x 60 mm zippered soft cases are included. They organise clothing, cables and small items before packing, and lift straight out at the other end.
Sized for a 17.3-inch laptop and an 11-inch tablet
A padded notebook sleeve of 427 x 275 x 40 mm takes machines up to 17.3 inches — a size most travel packs will not accommodate — alongside a separate 11-inch tablet sleeve.
Straps that disappear
The shoulder straps stow into a dedicated space on the back, so the pack becomes a plain holdall for check-in or for a luggage rack. A chest strap and non-slip adjustable straps handle the weight when it is worn, and a trolley pass-through and two reinforced handles cover the rest.
Technical Specifications
| Product Identification |
| Part Number |
440370 |
| EAN / GTIN |
0766623440370 |
| UPC |
766623440370 |
| Brand |
Manhattan |
| Model |
Rome |
| Product Type |
Notebook travel backpack |
| Colour |
Light Gray |
| Capacity and Fit |
| Volume |
40 litres |
| Maximum Laptop Size |
17.3 inch |
| Notebook Sleeve |
427 x 275 x 40 mm |
| Tablet Sleeve |
Up to 11 inch |
| External Dimensions |
470 x 318 x 229 mm |
| Net Weight |
1.2 kg |
| Gross Weight |
1.25 kg |
| Carry-On |
Sized as aircraft carry-on — check your airline’s limits against the exterior dimensions |
| Included Packing Cases |
| Large |
420 x 300 x 60 mm |
| Medium |
300 x 250 x 60 mm |
| Small |
300 x 170 x 60 mm |
| Type |
Removable zippered soft clamshell cases |
| Materials |
| Exterior |
Polyester with a water-repellent coating |
| Lining |
210D polyester |
| Recycled Content |
Not published by Manhattan |
| IP Rating |
Not published — the claim is a water-repellent coating only |
| Rain Cover |
Not published by Manhattan |
| Compartments and Features |
| Opening |
Full clamshell, two zippers to the main and laptop compartments |
| Notebook Sleeve |
Padded, 17.3 inch |
| Tablet Sleeve |
Up to 11 inch |
| Accessory Pocket |
Zippered mesh, in the main compartment lid |
| Front Pocket |
Large, zippered |
| Side Pocket |
Zippered |
| External Mesh Pocket |
Expandable, for a bottle or umbrella |
| Cross Straps |
Yes, in the main compartment |
| Base |
Padded |
| Shoulder Straps |
Adjustable, non-slip, stowable |
| Chest Strap |
Yes |
| Handles |
Two reinforced — top and side |
| Trolley Pass-Through |
Yes |
| RFID / Reflective / USB / Tracker Pocket |
None published by Manhattan |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular). Manhattan states a three-year manufacturer warranty; beyond the first year we assist you with the manufacturer’s warranty process. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will it count as cabin baggage?
Manhattan sizes the Rome as aircraft carry-on, but airline limits differ and 40 litres is at the generous end. Measure the exterior figure of 470 x 318 x 229 mm against your carrier’s published dimensions before travelling, and remember that a fully packed soft bag bulges beyond its nominal size. The stowable shoulder straps are there partly for the times it does get checked in.
What exactly are the three cases that come with it?
Three removable zippered soft clamshell cases: large at 420 x 300 x 60 mm, medium at 300 x 250 x 60 mm and small at 300 x 170 x 60 mm. They work as packing cubes — pack them, drop them into the main compartment, and lift them out at the other end. They are included in the box, not sold separately.
Why does the clamshell opening matter?
Because a top-loading travel pack has to be excavated. The Rome opens flat on two zippers, so you can see and reach everything at once, repack in a hotel room without unpacking the whole bag, and present the laptop flat at security. It is the single biggest practical difference between a travel pack and a commuter backpack.
Is it made from recycled materials?
Manhattan publishes no recycled-content claim for the Rome — no percentage and no bottle count — so we do not make one. The exterior is polyester with a water-repellent coating and the lining is 210D polyester. If recycled fabric is a requirement, look at bags where the manufacturer states a figure.
Singular Expert Insight
Forty litres with a clamshell opening and three packing cubes in the box puts the Rome in a different category from most laptop backpacks: this is luggage that happens to carry a 17.3-inch laptop, rather than a laptop bag with room for a jumper. The included cases are the part that gets used most — buying three packing cubes separately usually costs a meaningful fraction of a bag like this. The stowable shoulder straps are the second smart touch, because a backpack with dangling straps is the one thing that gets caught in an airport conveyor. The 427 x 275 x 40 mm notebook sleeve is genuinely 17.3-inch capable, which narrows the field considerably. Manhattan’s three-year warranty is longer than most. What it does not offer is any recycled-material story, an RFID pocket or a rain cover, none of which Manhattan claims. And at 1.2 kg empty and 40 litres, it is the wrong bag for a short daily commute. Browse the rest of our
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Buyer’s Guide
Buy it if
You travel with a 17.3-inch laptop and want a 40-litre carry-on-sized pack that opens flat like a suitcase, comes with three packing cases, and hides its shoulder straps when it goes on a luggage belt.
Skip it if
You want a bag for a short daily commute, you need recycled materials, an RFID pocket or a rain cover, or 1.2 kg of empty backpack is more than you want to carry.
Also consider
A 20 to 25-litre commuter backpack if the Rome is more bag than you need day to day, or a wheeled cabin bag if you would rather not carry 40 litres on your back at all.