Best backpack on Reddit

"I like that the shoulder and waist straps can be zipped up making it less cumbersome for overhead airplane compartments."

"Perfect for a quick grab."

"I am a big fan of Osprey. I have 6 of their packs."

"As for brands, Osprey is likely the most common."

"Osprey and Gregory are 2 solid brands to look for."

"I like Osprey personally. Good quality and good warranty."

"I'd recommend a 20-35L bag from Osprey or Patagonia."

"Totally don't cheap out. Get the pack you really like."

"I am a fan of osprey personally, although they are pricey."

"I used an Osprey backpack in college and 10 years later, it’s my personal bag for travel."

"It's beyond durable. You can find used ones online too, Ebay, other places too and they still have a lifetime guarantee even if you buy it 2nd hand."

"Goruck GR1 is the most comfortable on my back."

"Goruck GR1 or GR2 100%."

"Goruck is the only option."

"Goruck GR2, Aer city pack/city pack pro/travel pack, TAD Axiom S2"

"GR2, A19 Evade"

"Not cheap but check out goruck."

"Goruck"

"Goruck GR2."

"Goruck makes travel specific bags meant to fit in the carry on compartment."

"Best comfort on the market and top materials."

"Aer is my guilty pleasure. Their bags are fantastic."

"As my everyday backpack I got Aer Go Pack 2."

"You can't really go wrong with an Aer. Just high quality bags and very well designed."

"It’s on sale for 140 US."

"I bought an Aer bag about six months ago and I’m thrilled with it."

"They are amazing packs."

"I just bought an Aer Go Pack 2, I ended up loving it so much."

"I suggest taking a look at the Aer Travel Pack 3 in ballistic nylon."

"I am very happy with it as an everyday carry as well as my companion for flights."

"I have mine from 5 years ago, still looks new."

"I’ve bought multiple north face backpacks and duffels over the years."

"The north face's lifetime warranty makes me loyal to them."

"Great backpack imo and it’s what I use for college currently."

"Super comfortable and looks good."

"The north face backpacks are classics for a reason. It may not be buy it for life for your kid, but it should get him a few years."

"The North Face Borealis or Osprey Quasar 26L."

"The northface, Arctic Hunter, Decathlon."

"I’ve had my North Face backpack for going on 16 years."

"Has a few compartments."

"JanSport or bust."

"Jansport. They literally invented the book bag."

"I still swear by JanSport for well made bags."

"I LOVE my Jansport Big Student and I use it for work, school, and travel."

"Jansport."

"Jansport Big Student - multiple color ways or a Kanken."

"Can't believe nobody mentioned Jansport."

"It’s not fancy, but I’ve travelled all over the world with a jansport."

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"Both north face and jansport has some."

"Mystery Ranch, Tom Bihn, Red Oxx, Goruck."

"I find Mystery Ranch to be superior."

"It has great suspension and comes in a bunch of colors."

"I got a Mystery Ranch 2 Day Assault Pack for work."

"Mystery ranch with futura harness system or any backpack brand that boasts their harness system."

"Mystery Ranch is a good option."

"It's pretty cool."

"The frame is really good, which was a pleasant surprise."

"I’ve had good luck with the following brands; mostly everyday, commuter style backpacks."

"I landed on the Mystery Ranch 2 Day Assault Pack."

"Patagonia Mini MLC"

"I say a Patagonia Atom sling, a Cotopaxi Todo sling, or pretty much anything from Ori London."

"Patagonia 8L Atom Sling."

"It’s so comfortable for me."

"I have the mini mlc from Patagonia and have never had an issue with it under the seat."

"For teens I’d look at Patagonia, Cotopaxi, North Face Travel Backpack or base camp duffel."

"The Black Hole Mini MLC is 30L, and I’ve had great success using it as a carry on item."

"Patagonia MLC, Pakt Travel backpack, REI Ruckpack, and AER travel backpack 3 could all fit your bill."

"Might fit the bill here."

"Patagonia."

"Able Carry Max! You’ll thank me later ;)"

"Able Carry Max EDC (or the bigger MAX regular) might be a good option for you."

"As soon as the black color gets restocked I am buying."

"Able Carry Max is your ideal bag. Worth every penny."

"Able Carry Max seems like a good option."

"Able Carry Max"

"- able carry max"

"Stuff like Able Carry Max, Aer Travel Pack 3, Peak Design Travel backpack, Evergoods CTB35, Tortuga Travel backpack, GoRuck GR2 (or clones from ctactical), Tom Bihn Synik 30, or Tom Bihn techonaut, etc."

"The new Able carry max EDC might suit your needs"

"My favorites on your list are the Tom Bihn and the Evergoods."

"Tom Bihn makes a few bags you might want to consider."

"Tom Bihn Brain Bag."

"Is a great one. I've found shipping to be not as bad as you'd think to the UK."

"Sounds like the Brain Bag would probably work for you."

"Tom Bihn Synik 30?"

"Check out Tom Bhin for colorful backpacks!"

"Tom bihn brain bag, and I believe one of the Aer bags is designed for 2 laptops as well."

"Stuff like Able Carry Max, Aer Travel Pack 3, Peak Design Travel backpack, Evergoods CTB35, Tortuga Travel backpack, GoRuck GR2 (or clones from ctactical), Tom Bihn Synik 30, or Tom Bihn techonaut, etc."

"I love my bellroy backpack as my daily bag!"

"I love my 20l Bellroy venture ready pack."

"Bellroy's Venture Ready Pack is a solid option."

"I like Bellroy too and I own two of their backpacks."

"Bellroy Transit Workpack (Pro)."

"I’d recommend bellroy. Check out their backpacks."

"Bellroy Transit Workpack Backpack (nice color option) 20L and weight 0.95kg."

"Highly recommended."

"PeakDesign backpacks, looking good and practically unkillable."

"I'm using it for years now."

"I’ve been using the everyday backpack... it works perfectly for my needs."

"- peak design everyday backpack / zip"

"Look into getting a camera sling bag with extra pockets."

"Peak design makes good stuff, but any very structured and compartmentalized backpack."

"I’ve got a few Kankens, and I love them."

"I switched from a Timbuk2 messenger to Fjallraven Kankens because of the weight."

"Fjällräven Kånken? Or maybe Osprey has something suitable."

"Fjällräven Kånken?"

"* Fjallraven Raven"

"Fjällräven Kånken, Herschel Little America Backpack, Eastpak X Raf Simons."

"Fjallraven Raven or Skule."

"Evergoods CTB 26L or the GoRuck GR2 26L. Both very versatile packs."

"Evergoods CTB26. Just enough organization, smartly designed, great materials."

"CTB26 from Evergoods might be closest to 'perfect bag' I've tried."

"Evergoods CTB26. 2 laptops should be able to fit in the laptop sleeve."

"- evergoods ctb35"

"Stuff like Able Carry Max, Aer Travel Pack 3, Peak Design Travel backpack, Evergoods CTB35, Tortuga Travel backpack, GoRuck GR2 (or clones from ctactical), Tom Bihn Synik 30, or Tom Bihn techonaut, etc."

"Check out Everki laptop backpacks."

"Lifetime warranty is unbeatable, and the bag is such a solid piece of kit."

"Everki is the most ergonomically correct backpack I’ve use."

"Everki are pricey, but I've been brought a few chunky laptops in them."

"Everki."

"Are you able to get an Everki backpack in your region?"

"Timbuk2 has great options for travel bags. I've had mine for 5 years and it looks practically new."

"10/10 Libra and I'm weighing in with Timbuk2"

"I'd heavily consider Timbuk2 as I hear nothing but amazing things."

"Timbuk2."

"Take a look at TimBuk2."

"Timbuk2 bags are durable and have lasted for 15 years, although quality may have declined."

"Deuter Giga - the only backpack that i can't kill."

"Perhaps something simple such as a Deuter Giga."

"The Deuter backpacks seem to work really well for women with the increased padding around the hips."

"Check out Deuter. I had a great pack from them years ago."

"I have a giga. Might make a post about it at some point."

"Im rocking the Giga, currently"

"I recently picked up The North Face Borealis is awesome!"

"I've had the same North Face Borealis backpack for 10 years and it’s had minimal damage to it."

"It's a decent size (30L) and it sounds like it would fit what you need to carry."

"North Face Borealis Backpack. It’s budget-friendly."

"North Face Recon maybe?"

"A North Face backpack like the Recon you'll be a well prepped dad with this bag."

"Cabin zero :) up to 44L meron. Pang travel talaga sya."

"Cabin Zero or Decathlon."

"No one’s mentioned Cabin Zero? It’s exactly what you’re looking for."

"Cabin Zero 28L fit under the seat. They have a few options but it sounds like the Classic is what you're after."

"Cabin Zero sizes: 36L, 42L, 44L."

"Got recently the small Metro Alpaka. Holds all my tech."

"Is clean like your Hero and has a hidden pocket and dual outer water bottle/umbrella pockets."

"I have the Alpaka metro, it's very solid and I like it."

"Great slim EDC backpack."

"The Alpaka Metro is my go-to bag for small EDC."

"Thule Paramount 27"

"Thule Paramount 27l."

"Get one of Thule backpacks."

"Look at Thule backpacks also."

"I have a THule that I love, but now that I have experienced trying to use the Thule lifetime warranty."

"I love me some tomtoc and think they get overlooked in these conversations."

"Tomtoc is very affordable and great materials and quality in my experience."

"Tomtoc 40 l should be best buy right now."

"Various ranges and sizes."

"It’s built to last."

"Briggs & Riley has a nice clamshell one."

"The answer is gonna vary wildly depending on your budget. Briggs & Riley."

"Ogio makes the best bags and backpacks I've ever had."

"Ogio on top"

"Get a set of rugged tool pouches to keep the backpack from getting damaged"

"Such an investment. Maganda quality and you can fit so much sa loob."

"Soooobrang tibay ng bag na ‘to, I swear."

"Very different in style but the Kanken bags are great."

"They have beautiful minimalist backpacks and bags."

"They are sturdy, lightweight and stylish."

"Have a look at a brand called Troubadour. The designer keeps refining."

"My 20L lasted for close to 7 years of daily use."

"They make solid bags for reasonable prices."

"Decathlon offers affordable waterproof options like backpack covers for around 6 EU."

"I just went down this road and ended up getting the Cotapaxi Allpa instead of the Osprey Farpoint."

"I would suggest Cotopaxi Allpa line of travel backpacks."

"Have you looked at the Cotopaxi Allpa packs? I have the 28L size and use it for weekend trips."

"Great side access."

"On sale for only $99 right now, 21L or 26L."

"Have a look at https://www.nomatic.com/. Lifetime warranty."

"Definitely one of the best things I’ve ever bought."

"This bag fits 1 pair of shoes, hoodie, 40 oz hydroflask, 3 paddles, 9 balls, and other random stuff."

"We have [this bag](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RRQYQS3) and aside from two pairs of shoes it perfectly fits your needs."

"Look into the Adidas Energy backpack. I found one at my local Ross discount store."

"The adidas energy backpack and under armour hustle 3.0 have been my go-to’s for school."

"My wife has a kakwa 55."

"My girlfriend loves her Durston Kakwa 55."

"The Robic version is 1.7 lbs and very, very comfortable!"

"ULA Dragonfly."

"Had my Kreiga for a really long time and even use it at work when I take the car."

"Check out Kriega backpacks.. have had my one for over 10 years.."

"Aer City Pack Pro or their new Pro Pack line"

"I think the AER City Pack pro is your best bet for a professional look."

"I’ve got this samsonite one, it is great! So comfy."

"Samsonite Classic Leather Slim Backpack, Cognac, One Size, Classic Leather Slim Backpack."

"They have good warranties on their products and they’re built for the outdoors, very chic looking too"

"I'm a HUGE fan of Hill People Gear, literally have 3 packs by them."

"I’ve been very impressed with the packs from Hill People Gear."

"Perfect bags, absolutely smashed it the whole trip no complaints whatsoever."

"The harness system makes it very comfortable to carry."

"The best college backpack is the Helix All Day Comfort Backpack."

"The Helix All Day Comfort Backpack fits your description perfectly."

"One of my favourite bags is a tiny coach backpack."

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"I have an Orla Kiely backpack. It's waterproof and very light and comfortable."

"[Orla Kiely](https://orlakiely.com/en-us/products/bestie-backpack-classic-multi-stem-1)"

"Tumi - they make fantastic briefs. Suspension inside for your laptop."

"They have great quality and look decent!"

"If you really want a secured bag that will last you til the end of time, eto na yun."

"Kasi un ung meron ako hahaha"

"Get the official Helix backpack when you’re able too."

"Not cheap, but it's what you're after."

"Gregory makes excellent backpacks at all price ranges."

"I would checkout Gregory and Osprey. I like the Osprey Talon."

"It's a buy it for life pack and you will never need to upgrade."

"Check out the Savotta line of backpacks."

"If light and comfy is what you want look no further than the gossamer vagabond jet."

"It’s quite lightweight."

"Uniqlo tote backpack. Light. Huge. Foldable. Has a laptop sleeve."

"Light. Huge. Foldable. Has a laptop sleeve."

"Feels great on the back. not too pricey either."

"Has nice backpacks and suitcases."

"I'd recommend getting a good backpack from an established company (Hershel, Belroy, Osprey, Timbuk2 etc.)."

"Checkout offerings by Herschal or American Leather."

"I’ve got a Swiss Gear and fits my 16” perfectly."

"Swiss gear has good laptop backpacks."

"I have a 10 year old Kate Spade that’s still amazing."

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"I would check Eberlestock and either build out a pack."

"Eberlestock is having a huge sale rn."

"Wotancraft is great but not the lightest bag."

"I doubt you'll find something much smaller than the Wotancraft that fits it all yet provides adequate protection."

"Expensive but in my opinion it is worth it."

"The LTT backpack is expensive but close to the best packpack available on the market."