Best backpacks on Reddit
128 reviews from r/alpinism, r/backpacks, r/backpacking and 25 more subreddits
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#1
Osprey
4.5
(13)
"Osprey is great because they have a lifetime warranty."
"At under $150 Canadian it’s in the sweet spot of quality and price."
"Perfect personal clamshell bag"
"It’s a little hard to find sometimes but it’s worth it if you can find one."
"Osprey or savotta."
"Another vote for Osprey."
"Last really long and well designed details."
"Osprey Farpoint 55."
"The Osprey Nebula is also a solid option, with its spacious compartments and great build quality."
"Osprey Flare 27?"
#2
Black Diamond
5.0
(6)
"I would probably look into the BD Distance line."
"BD 15 is great for summer - shorter objectives where not a lot of gear."
"Hands down the best and most comfortable packs."
"The BD Distance packs are awesome. They are really a black hole."
"I've been really happy with my Distance 15 for run/climb combos."
"I’ve been happy with the Distance 22 for a couple of seasons for this kind of use."
#3
Patagonia
4.7
(6)
"Absolutely. I’ve used my 25L for so many things it would take me a while to list them."
"I really enjoy my Patagonia Black Hole 25L."
"I use the Patagonia black hole 25L."
"The Patagonia Refugio is reasonably priced, durable, comfortable to wear, and light enough that when you pack it full of textbooks it’s not too bad."
"I bought a Patagonia refugio at Plato’s closet for $40."
"I've always thought this would be a good option."
#4
North Face
4.8
(5)
"I found north face (surge in my case) to be the most comfortable and supportive."
"My North Face bag has been holding up well for about a decade now."
"North Face."
"Last really long and well designed details."
"Found a North Face sling at Marshall’s for $20."
#5
Deuter
4.8
(4)
"Personally I love my Deuter aircontact pack; it’s 10 years old now."
"Deuter vertrail 16"
"My kids used them and they are great. They are basically adult full pack shrunk down."
"The Deuter Fox 40 adjusts better at the waist for skinny kids."
#6
Tumi
4.7
(3)
"Tumi!! Make sure to also check their outlet store."
"Tumi."
#7
Jansport
4.7
(3)
"Legit din lifetime warranty nila kasi napaayos ko ung sakin nung nasira ung sa may front pocket."
"Jansport all the way. I still use mine from college, over 20 years ago."
"Jansport backpack it’s reliable and durable."
#8
Ortlieb
4.7
(3)
"Another vote for an Ortlieb back pack."
"You can even choose between 20l and 26l."
"Would something like the Ortlieb Atrack Bike be sufficient?"
#9
Matador
4.3
(3)
"I use the Matador Beast 28L and love it."
"Is a great packable option."
"The usual suspect is the Matador Refraction."
#10
Gregory
4.0
(3)
"I love my Gregory."
"Even the Zulu 40 would do."
"I really like my Gregory Targhee 45."
#11
Ultimate Direction
3.7
(3)
"Works perfectly for your description."
"I am very happy with Ultimate Direction Scram."
"The Ultimate Direction Fastpack 20 isn't the lightest or the coolest, but for me it gets the job done."
#12
Celltei
5.0
(2)
"They are pricey but are very well made and will last a long time."
"I'd strongly recommend that brand or at least that style with mesh sides."
#13
Herschel
5.0
(2)
"I switch between Everlane ReNew, my Herschel Little America large one (which has lasted me forever)..."
"Herschel little america."
#14
Timbuk2
4.5
(2)
"I bought a Timbuktu bag and use inserts from peak design instead."
"Timbuk2 loyalist here..."
#15
Millet
4.5
(2)
"I would probably look into the Millet Trilogy Sky packs."
"Millet Trilogy Sky 25+ is pretty much the same style but larger."
#16
Amazon
4.5
(2)
"I have [this](https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08CZMGPSM) one, very high quality and sturdy."
"I have two cheap covertible backpack/messenger/tote bags from Amazon that I love and get compliments on all the time."
#17
Mammut
4.5
(2)
"Mammut’s Aenergy 20~25 is a dope ski touring pack with running style harness."
"Running vest style harness, with flask pockets, wedded to a reasonably robust climbing style pack."
#18
Granite Gear
4.0
(2)
"Regular online sales from them direct."
"Check out the offerings from granite gear."
#19
Samsonite
4.0
(2)
"Samsonite, Travelpro"
"Samsonite."
#20
REI
4.0
(2)
"The REI Tarn 40 is well-made and suitable for carrying a 3 person tent plus personal gear."
"Great pack as long as you don't need each kid to carry a full size loadout solo."
#21
Salomon
4.0
(2)
"If not MYOG I would probably look into the Salomon XA line."
"I use a salomon active skin 12, but it is pretty small tbh."
#22
Decathlon
4.0
(2)
"The 70L MT 100, gets great reviews and is only $130 Canadian."
"Worked flawlessly."
#23
Blue Ice
4.0
(2)
"I use it and I love it."
"Some alternatives from smaller brands that aren’t reviewed as often."
#24
Luggage Works
5.0
(1)
"The best money you can spend is on luggage works. They last forever."
#25
Bonfus
5.0
(1)
"I would probably look into the Bonfus Fastus."
#26
The North Face
5.0
(1)
"The Borealis offers excellent comfort and durability, with a well-organized design, perfect for university and travel."
#27
Tortuga
5.0
(1)
"It is very light. Plain black. Minimal branding."
#28
Bear Grylls
5.0
(1)
"Other than the price - I couldn't be happier with it."
#29
My 1st Years
5.0
(1)
"I got a mini backpack and a lunch box from my 1st years that’s super cute."
#30
Veto Pro Pac
5.0
(1)
"I’ve been using their tool bags and tech bags for over 20 yrs. These are the bags everyone else copies."
#31
Atom Packs
5.0
(1)
"Check out Atom Packs, when ordering you need to select your needed torso length and hipbelt size, so they will always fit perfectly."
#32
Open Story
5.0
(1)
"I have this one, from Target, and I really like it."
#33
Rab
5.0
(1)
"I would almost be willing to bet that the latok 20 is even bigger than the distance 22."
#34
Yama
5.0
(1)
"Yama sassafras is my jam."
#35
Durston
5.0
(1)
"Durston 40L."
#36
British Army
5.0
(1)
"The British army virtus ones are 👌👌."
#37
Pacsafe
5.0
(1)
"I love the security of it that I don't have to keep an eye on my bag while sightseeing."
#38
Alpkit
5.0
(1)
"Nice and light with chest and waist straps, bungees, side pockets and an inner pocket."
#39
Fjallraven
5.0
(1)
"I love the look of fjallraven."
#40
Aer
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommended it! I like it so much that it’s become my EDC bag for 90% of use cases."
#41
Sea to Summit
5.0
(1)
"I have been travelling with it for 5 months, opening and closing it twice a day, it’s very strong."
#42
Zpack
5.0
(1)
"Ultralight packs. Hyperlite Ice Pack as one of the standout models."
#43
Edea
5.0
(1)
"I think Edea has really great ones. They're designed for ice skates, but I've seen people use them for quads."
#44
McHale
5.0
(1)
"McHale custom if it's in your budget."
#45
Eagle Creek
4.0
(1)
"Eagle Creek, Lowe/Alpine, Gregory, North Face, Patagonia, and Osprey all make great bags."
#46
Gossamer Gear
4.0
(1)
"The Kumo 36 from gossamer gear is a really nice ultralight backpack for under $200."
#47
Mystery Ranch
4.0
(1)
"Highly recommend. The pack itself is a bit on the heavier side."
#48
Calpak
4.0
(1)
"I just got a Calpak Luka Backpack and it’s more attractive than I expected."
#49
ALPS Mountaineering
4.0
(1)
"I like the Red Tail."
#50
Baggalini
4.0
(1)
"My two favorite work-appropriate backpacks are the Baggalini Chelsea."
#51
Troubadour
4.0
(1)
"Troubadour Apex backpack is pretty. says it holds a 17 inch laptop."
#52
Zone3
4.0
(1)
"Zone3 40l backpack/swim bag. I use it for travel and put my laptop in the slim back compartment."
#53
Aunts and Uncles
4.0
(1)
"I ended up with an Aunts and Uncles bag that I really like."
#54
Six Moon Designs
4.0
(1)
"Check out six moon designs.. they have great packs for ultralight camping."
#55
Travelpro
4.0
(1)
"Samsonite, Travelpro"
#56
Cabin Zero
4.0
(1)
"Most of my league have either a cabin zero backpack."
#57
Zuca
4.0
(1)
"Now I do make one exception to my hate for rolling bags and that is the Zuca!"
#58
Lil'jo - Popin'jo
4.0
(1)
"I can fit a surprising amount of stuff in this bag."
#59
Arcteryx
4.0
(1)
"Arcteryx Norvan 14 is good as a running vest with extended capacity to carry extra load."
#60
Demano
4.0
(1)
"They do a fully waterproofed backpack."
#61
Stuart and Lau
4.0
(1)
"[Stuart and Lau Clarke Totepack]"
#62
Lumabag
4.0
(1)
"It has a waxed canvas which does a really good job for me."
#63
Mountain Hardwear
4.0
(1)
"Very popular with my clients. Carries weight well."
#64
Mountain Equipment
4.0
(1)
"Mountain equipment tupilak 20l!"
#65
Zpacks
4.0
(1)
"[https://zpacks.com/products/bagger-ultra-25l-backpack](https://zpacks.com/products/bagger-ultra-25l-backpack)"
#66
Vceoa
4.0
(1)
"I just use cat carriers like this."
#67
Rains
4.0
(1)
#68
Lo & Sons
4.0
(1)
"Very convenient."
#69
eBags
4.0
(1)
"I was going to recommend an ebags mother lode."
#70
Alps Mountaineering
4.0
(1)
"I always take it on bike tours."
#71
Filson
4.0
(1)
"Worked great."
#72
Eastport
4.0
(1)
"I got an Eastport brand to use as a diaper bag."
#73
Eddie Bauer
4.0
(1)
"Is a good option for $20."
#74
Arc'teryx
4.0
(1)
"Arc'teryx Norvan 14 also looks nice, though I've only tried it in the store."
#75
Outdoor Vitals
4.0
(1)
"Outdoor Vitals has a nice fast pack."
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