Edc Backpack reviews from Reddit

"I have used the Evergoods MPL 22 and love it. Both for EDC and travel, Light weight and great external pockets."

"I almost always reach for my MPL22. It’s a super easy bag to get in and out of, easy to throw on and off into the car, etc."

"I love my MPL 22. It’s my bag I take everywhere."

"CPL16 by evergoods OR CTB20"

"I mostly rotate between my CPL24 and GR1."

"Evergoods CPL24 is the best bag I have ever owned."

"Evergoods CPL24..enough said..its pretty consistent.."

"EG is definitely a step above Aer. Just look at the stitching and how much more sturdy they are."

"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."

"The Aer TP3S and Able Carry Max have excellent harnesses. You can’t go wrong with either."

"AER City Pack in XPAC! You won’t look back."

"I second anyone who said the Aer City Pack Pro."

"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 go pack 2 maybe?"

"Osprey nebula?"

"I love the Osprey Daylite Plus. Comfortable, big enough to hold everything I need for a day, light and durable."

"Osprey daylite plus, lightweight, not too big but enough space for things."

"Second the Osprey 26+6. Just used it for a 2 week trip through Europe."

"Both Osprey and Patagonia offer products with lifetime warranties and are widely available at competitive prices."

"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"

"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."

"Seconding the Able Carry Daily Plus!"

"Able Carry Daily Plus, imo"

"My favorite brand re: this is Able Carry, who knocks it out of the park with interior water bottle storage on a few of their backpacks. For EDC, the Able Carry Daily Plus is an absolutely incredible backpack, one of my all time favorites."

"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."

"Love my Tom bihn great organization top quality construction and depending on the material choices can be nice a light weight."

"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."

"It's highly regarded as one of the Mount Rushmore of backpacks."

"Tom Bihn synapse 19."

"Tom Bihn Synapse."

"Able Carry Daily Plus, Tom Bihn Synik / Synapse, and the Yeti Crossroads are all worth looking at."

"I’ll always recommend looking at peak design"

"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."

"It’s 27L normally but unzips to 33L so they split the difference for the name."

"I've liked the everyday backpack I've had for the last 5 years or so."

"Currently the peakdesign backpack zip is winning to be honest"

"Has she considered Peak Design?"

"Lots of people recommend Peak Design's Everyday backpack."

"The Peak Design Travel 30L might work, though the front pocket may be lacking."

"I don’t really care for the Peak Design backpack, which surprised me, because I tend to like PD’s products generally."

"In general Bellroy has the best-constructed laptop sleeves I've seen on the market."

"I got the 28l and love it."

"I’ll never get tired of recommending the Bellroy Classic backpack."

"My bellroy transit workpack is perfect if you do all your notetaking digitally its got a huge compartment for clothes and such which can easily fit a jacket."

"Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus. It fits your devices, has a sleek design, and is durable."

"Bellroy transit workpack"

"Is the Bellroy Transit Backpack one you would recommend?"

"I feel like either the Evergoods CPL28 or the Bellroy Transit Backpack would check your boxes."

"Bellroy Classic backpack. Should fit your reqs."

"I have been eyeing the updated classic backpack from Bellroy."

"Love my Mystery Ranch 2 Day Assault Pack though it might be bulkier than you want."

"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."

"Mystery Ranch slaps!"

"Mystery Ranch Mission duffel. It's a duffel you can also wear as a backpack."

"I like my Mystery Ranch 2DAP mostly because it fits so well."

"I’d take a look at mystery ranch. Something with the adjustable harness."

"Look at Mystery Ranch brand."

"Vertex hands down. I've been using my sling for 4 years."

"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."

"Fjallraven Raven 28 or skule 28"

"It's made of their third main material called BERGSHELL that is unbelievably soft and water resistant. It also strikes a good balance between space and organization."

"It's spacious, has lots of organization."

"Organization is amazing and you find a pocket for everything. It's made of Fjallraven's G-1000 material which is natural and feels much nicer/softer."

"Would be good to but it's less tech or laptop-oriented."

"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."

"Fjallraven Ulvo 30 backpack."

"Goruck gr1. Simple, durable, and super comfortable."

"I mostly rotate between my CPL24 and GR1."

"Love my goruck m23"

"Goruck GR1 is the gold standard in this area."

"I'd recommend goruck overall."

"Most of them fit average size laptops."

"Goruck M23 21L, super underrated bag IMO."

"Aer CPP kinda unmatched imo"

"It looks professional, it’s not floppy, it has an external water bottle holder."

"Aer Flight Pack 3 would be perfect."

"It's perfect."

"For myself, the AER Flight Pack 3 in cordura currently."

"Settled on the AER CPP: Plenty of org, but not too much."

"Timbuk2 Never Check - hands down the best."

"I’m a big fan of Timbuk2 bags."

"Timbuk2 foundry backpack"

"Timbuk2."

"If it worked well before, it should continue to be good."

"Check out Timbuk2 Never Check as well."

"The 511 Rush 12 has been my fav for a while now for travel and dad edc. Storage is variable, bag is sturdy and reliable, straps are very comfortable even fully loaded."

"I use a 5.11 Rush 12 and I love it."

"The bag has held up great through multiple overnight camping trips."

"LA Police Gear has their own budget line of the 5.11 tactical series of packs, but I don't think any are in the $50 range."

"Alpaka is great, I like bellroy too."

"Alpaka Elements Pro (mojave) It's my preferred short travel/edc. The Alpaka Metro pro looks to fat for to me. I have two Metros and love their slim factor."

"I enjoy my Alpaka Metro backpack."

"Yeah may be more than you need. It's self standing and has good storage pockets. Also check out the black ember."

"The black ember is nice, just not self standing if that matters. They have a 20L coming out, not sure if it's launched."

"Look at Black Ember"

"What about Black Ember?"

"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."

"I’ve been using this as my EDC for many months, and it’s been very comfortable and dependable."

"I’ve been happy with it so far."

"I think I'm leaning toward the Troubadour Apex at the moment."

"Eberlestock switchblade. Bomb proof. Two versions without molle. Added bonus, hidden CCW pocket."

"I love my Eberleestock Switchblade, but I have it setup more for a car commuter bag than EDC."

"My next brand to try is Eberlestock. I think I’ll give their Switchblade a try."

"Vanquest Addax 18 and 25. They also have a great admin front pocket. The interior bucket is velcro - great for EDC. Nice laptop section next to the straps."

"Vanquest Trident 32"

"Vanquest Addax"

"Priced fairly, works great. Plenty of room and the expandable straps on the bottom are nice. Really comfortable running around in airports and hikes."

"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."

"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."

"I've been using the 21L prvke for a few years now. I use it as a travel bag and as a camera bag."

"WNDRD PRVKE 31"

"Waterfield designs makes really elegant tech bags. I like the pro executive laptop backpack (25.5l)."

"Waterfield designs makes really elegant tech bags. I like the tech folio backpack (19l)."

"Money no object, remote equipment alpha 31. I have long torso, and the hip belt is actually on my hip for a 31L bag. The alpha 31 harness system is chef’s kiss."

"Good all round bag that compresses and expands."

"Anything from Maxpedition..5 years of 365 use and not a single frayed thread."

"Check out Maxpediton and 5.11"

"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."

"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."

"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."

"I have the Skule and it's fantastic"

"The Skule Top is very comfortable and actually very spacious, I'd say it can fit more like 30L than 26L."

"CTactical CT21 v3. I own a lot of bags and from a practical use standpoint this is my new favorite."

"The CT21 has a decent amount of organization: Two internal water bottle pockets (one on each side), A vertical tablet / laptop slot inside the main compartment, two pockets covering the panel on the front of the main compartment"

"EPX400 or VX42 GREENROOM136 Rainmaker."

"Take a look at greenroom136 rainmaker or northseeker. both can be fully customized as "wildcard" builds."

"The Urban Assault line is now discontinued, it was replaced in 2023? by the Catalyst line. You're really looking for the Catalyst 22 - same as the UA21 but with water bottle pockets."

"Cool. Try the Catalyst. The hip belt is also removable on the smaller Coulees."

"UA21 sucks. It has no ample organization for small items. it looks good outside, but when u use it, it aint good."

"For me, the best EDC has been Patagonia Refugio: quite light, small and versatile."

"Patagonia Refugio is really nice for the size of 28l."

"The Day Owl has an interesting design where the bottle pocket uses internal space (keeping the bag sleek), but it’s accessed from its own external zip. This makes it convenient to get to without opening the main bag and also keeps any leaks isolated pretty well within the neoprene (?) bottle pocket."

"Day Owl backpacks have interior water bottle pockets."

"Vertex gamut 2.0 or rush 24"

"Vertex gamut 2.0 or rush 24."

"Check out Almond Oak on kickstarter right now for $100. Looks like an absolute killer for the price."

"Wolfpak is another good backpack edc"

"Stubble and co 20l every day pack pretty good"

"If you like Mystery Ranch check out the District 24. Available at the Sierra Trading Post for $99."

"Thule Aion"

"Tad Gear Axiom."

"Triple Aught Design Axiom 24"

"The Piquadro backpacks design and the peak design backpack's usefulness make for the ideal pairing."

"Gotta have a suitcase style opening backpack Like the alps engineering canyon but smaller"

"Brown Buffalo Conceal 21L"

"Able Carry Daily Plus, Tom Bihn Synik / Synapse, and the Yeti Crossroads are all worth looking at."

"Another to consider is the DSPTCH Daypack. It’s been years since I’ve owned one but at least at the time they had at least one internal water bottle pocket."

"Love my kuhl eskape 25. The only things that aren’t my favorite are the zipper pulls which I replaced and the sternum “clip”"

"Some of the Wenger/Swiss-Tech options work perfectly."