Best edc backpack on Reddit
171 reviews from r/ManyBaggers, r/backpacks, r/EDC and 5 more subreddits
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#1
Aer
4.3
(22)
"AER City Pack in XPAC! You won’t look back."
"I love my Aer City Pack Pro."
"Check out Aer They have some great backpacks."
"Aer City Pack Pro"
"Seconding Aer."
"It’s basically ruined all other backpacks for me because it’s so good."
"The Aer Pro Pack 20L seems to tick all these boxes."
"Aer city pack is 14L, my preferred go to edc."
"I vote for the aer city pack. It seems like a strictly urban work pack."
"Aer tech pack."
#2
Able Carry
4.5
(13)
"Able carry"
"The new Able carry max EDC might suit your needs"
"I rock a able carry thirteen for my urban light EDC!"
"Able Carry Daily Plus. I got a black one in January and have used it every day since."
"Able Carry Daily Plus is very sleek imo."
"Hits all your boxes, and it's very aesthetically pleasing."
"I have and enjoy both very much but I have to go with Able Carry for your list."
"Something like the Able Carry Max EDC would match your requirements."
"How about Able Carry thirteen, with their rain cover too for the additional security from rain?"
"I rock a able carry thirteen for my urban light EDC!"
#3
Osprey
4.5
(13)
"Osprey nebula?"
"Osprey is consistent and great."
"Ive used the osprey daylite plus everyday for about two years."
"The best, full stop."
"I find my Osprey Daylite Plus does the trick brilliantly."
"Osprey Nebula bby"
"Check out the Osprey Radial. I've been using it as my EDC for a few days and very happy with it."
"I have this exact bag, works well for a laptop/tablet + water bottle + jacket + umbrella + others."
"Osprey Daylite Plus"
"I like the Osprey Nebula. 32l bit compressed down smaller."
#4
Tom Bihn
4.5
(11)
"The organization of the bag is the best I’ve found."
"It's a feature rich backpack with plenty of organization."
"The Tom Bihn Brain Bag is made for that."
"A little pricey but absolutely worth it"
"The synik 22 is an amazing bag of org heaven."
"Tom Bihn synapse 19."
"If you don't mind the price and the aesthetics maybe look into the Tom Bihn Synik 22?"
"I would toss out the option for the Synapse 19 to save a little money."
"I love the Tom Bihn Synik 22. Separate laptop compartment, plenty of space in the main compartment."
"Have you looked at the Tom Bihn Brain Bag?"
#5
Evergoods
4.7
(10)
"CPL16 by evergoods OR CTB20"
"I am currently using the EVERGOODS CPL16 and it is by far the best bag that I have used."
"I picked up an evergoods chz22 and cpl24 recently and love the chz."
"Evergoods plc20 is my go to."
"This is my EDC bag and I love it."
"I never fully take off my backpack when I need to grab something out of it."
"Evergoods Chz 22 or 26 fits a 17 laptop. Very good build quality."
"Evergoods CPL or CHZ."
"Evergoods PLC20. It is so clean and carries office essentials very well."
"FYI, i own an evergoods cpl24 version 1 and able carry daily."
#6
Vertx
4.4
(10)
"Vertex hands down. I've been using my sling for 4 years."
"Vertx Ardennes"
"Vertx"
"I love my Vertx Gamut for office and non-office applications."
"Had a Vertx pack for 2 years that meets all of these requirements."
"Maybe you can find a Vertx Ready Pack?"
"Vertx ready pack."
"Vertx has some pretty cool bags that would work great for you."
"I have a couple vertx bags I have the gamut and 2 smaller ones."
"I'm a fan of Vertx for my more tool heavy organization."
#7
Peak Design
4.5
(6)
"Here’s a vote for the Peak Design. Super comfortable, built like a tank."
"I love my everyday backpack from Peak Design, it is my favorite backpack."
"I've liked the everyday backpack I've had for the last 5 years or so."
"You can consider the Peak Design everyday sling! It's a camera bag mainly, but it works as an everyday bag too!"
"Has she considered Peak Design?"
"Lots of people recommend Peak Design's Everyday backpack."
#8
Timbuk2
4.5
(6)
"Timbuk2 has some 18L laptop backpacks, at least 1 or 2 of which can be customized in all sorts of colors."
"Timbuk2 Never Check - hands down the best."
"I’m a big fan of Timbuk2 bags."
"Timbuk2."
"If it worked well before, it should continue to be good."
"Check out Timbuk2 Never Check as well."
#9
Mystery Ranch
4.5
(6)
"Mystery ranch Blitz has been great for me so far."
"Mystery ranch Blitz has been great for me so far."
"I own the mystery ranch bag... top quality- probably the toughest bag that i have ever owned."
"Have some more to add: Mystery Ranch: District 24, Urban Assault 24, the Rip Ruck 24."
"If you want some great organization the MW VX Rhake is great."
"MW Spar perhaps?"
#10
Fjallraven
4.4
(5)
"I have the Fjallraven Kanken No 2 Laptop 15 in ‘Dark Olive’ and it sounds like it would fit your needs!"
"It's spacious, has lots of organization."
"Maybe try Fjallraven’s Raven 28 backpack?"
"Fjallraven Kanken for one that can turn into a tote of sorts."
"A Fjallraven Kanken. They come in multiple styles and colours."
#11
Bellroy
4.3
(4)
"I’ll never get tired of recommending the Bellroy Classic backpack."
"I personally use a bellroy classic plus in black... I’ve done countless boardroom meetings where no one would bat an eye at my bag."
"Bellroy Classic backpack. Should fit your reqs."
"I have been eyeing the updated classic backpack from Bellroy."
#12
Fjällräven
5.0
(3)
"Fjällräven Raven 20 / Aer go pack 2 / Décathlon NH 100 20l."
"I swear by my Fjallraven Raven 20 but it also comes in a larger size."
"This is my favorite backpack right now and I think it looks cool."
#13
5.11
5.0
(3)
"I use a 5.11 Rush 12 and I love it."
"5.11 rush12"
"The bag has held up great through multiple overnight camping trips."
#14
Topo Designs
4.7
(3)
"I’ve been using a topo designs light pack for quite a while and really like it!"
"I love the Topo Designs light pack in mineral blue/peppercorn."
"Topo Designs has great stuff - the Day, Standard, or Core Pack are good general."
#15
Thule
4.7
(3)
"Thule Paramount 27L Backpack (love this thing)"
"I work in a corporate environment and use a Thule Subterra 30. Love the bag."
"Thule 34 subterra? Subterra 30?"
#16
Briggs and Riley
5.0
(2)
"I decided to order this one in Navy: https://www.briggs-riley.com/shop/collections/kinzie-street/kinzie-street-medium-backpack-zk260."
"Check out Briggs and Riley’s backpacks. They’re definitely corporate looking but really well built."
#17
Recycled Firefighter
4.5
(2)
"This bag is awesome [Recycled Firefighter](https://recycledfirefighter.com) I’ve been carrying it for over a year now."
"Recycled Firefighter backpacks - 12 hour, 24 hour."
#18
City Pack Pro
4.5
(2)
"I’m in Japan on a 20 day trip right now with the City Pack Pro."
"I have a City Pack Pro and love it."
#19
Boundary Supply
4.5
(2)
"Take a look at the Boundary Errant Pack, it has space for all of your tech accessories."
"The top opening is a little weird at first but I got used to it, the clamshell opening is great."
#20
Maxpedition
4.5
(2)
"Anything from Maxpedition..5 years of 365 use and not a single frayed thread."
"Check out Maxpediton and 5.11"
#21
Black Ember
4.0
(2)
"Look at Black Ember"
"What about Black Ember?"
#22
The North Face
4.0
(2)
"I've been saying this a bunch on this sub but I recommend the north face recon."
"I recommend the north face recon. Really good side mesh pockets."
#23
Moment
4.0
(2)
"- Moment Everything Backpack 17l"
"Moment Backpacks might be up your alley."
#24
Vertex
3.5
(2)
"Vertex gamut 2.0 or rush 24"
"Vertex gamut 2.0 or rush 24."
#25
Goruck
5.0
(1)
"I'd recommend goruck overall."
#26
Modern Dayfarer
5.0
(1)
"Modern dayfarer, evergoods cpl, able carry daily plus / max,"
#27
Alpha One Niner
5.0
(1)
"Alpha One Niner Evade 1.0x"
#28
Alpaka
5.0
(1)
"Alpaka metro 12l"
#29
Breakwater Supply
5.0
(1)
"Breakwater Supply for a truly waterproof pack."
#30
The Ridge
5.0
(1)
"I'm really into the Commuter Backpack from The Ridge right now, its style and organization are quite similar to Aer."
#31
CPL
5.0
(1)
"I just received my V3 CPL24 regular orientation and having tried/owned the V1 and V2 or the CPL24 this pack is AMAZING!!!"
#32
GoRuck
5.0
(1)
"I have a GoRuck1 and love it. Built like a tank."
#33
Solo NY
4.0
(1)
"I have the Flight Pack and the Travel Pack in X-Pac."
#34
Troubadour
4.0
(1)
"Now there is at least a couple of new contenders; the are tech pack and the troubadour explorer."
#35
Wandrd
4.0
(1)
"I was down to the wandrd prvk when I ran into your list and now there is at least a couple of new contenders."
#36
Swiss Gear
4.0
(1)
"You might like my Swiss Gear setup."
#37
CTOMS
4.0
(1)
"If you're looking for a dedicated medical pouch the Frontline by CTOMS is the way to go."
#38
Inside Line Equipment
4.0
(1)
"Inside Line Equipment Race Day. Has the front elastic pocket and side pockets."
#39
Datsusara
4.0
(1)
"Datsusara makes good rucksacks/backpacks."
#40
Everki
4.0
(1)
"Check out the Everki Concept Premium."
#41
AMP
4.0
(1)
"I find the 12 to be the perfect size and being able to add attachments on the outside is brilliant."
#42
Waterfield
4.0
(1)
"I really dig the professional look of several of their items."
#43
Are
4.0
(1)
"Now there is at least a couple of new contenders; the are tech pack and the troubadour explorer."
#44
Matador
4.0
(1)
"Matador veast 18 or freefly imo."
#45
Rains
4.0
(1)
"They have synthetic options that would be."
#46
Remote EQ
4.0
(1)
"The Alpha 31 should work. It compressed down pretty well."
#47
Pentagon
4.0
(1)
"I use Pentagon's Natal 2.0 reborn. Tactical and Greyman at the same time. Waterproof."
#48
Kelly
4.0
(1)
"Kelly redwing (comes in 2 sizes, I have the 51L) also check or Tasmanian tiger I have their 37L."
#49
Heimplanet
4.0
(1)
"It's slightly bigger than you specified, but it ticks all the other boxes, especially the separate tech compartment."
#50
Millican
4.0
(1)
"Millican Smith rolltop 25L in rust?"
#51
CiloGear
4.0
(1)
"CiloGear commuter, Hill people gear junction, Or something from mountain hardwear (j tree"
#52
LEVEL8
4.0
(1)
"I like LEVEL8 backpack.."
#53
Vanquest
4.0
(1)
"Vanquest Addax 18"
#54
Raven
4.0
(1)
"Raven 28"
#55
ctactical.vn
4.0
(1)
"I just picked up a 15L bag from ctactical.vn. It’s similar to the Goruck, and came with a rain cover."
#56
Sortabase
4.0
(1)
"Here's a croudsourced database of options, filtered for the smaller volume range you mentioned (10-20L)..."
#57
Doughnut
4.0
(1)
"Maybe the Doughnut backpacks? I haven't tried them but I've heard good things."
#58
Swissgear
4.0
(1)
"Swissgear makes super nice simplistic designs for office backpacks."
#59
North Face
4.0
(1)
"The north face jester 27 l backpack for women."
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