Best laptop backpack on Reddit

164 reviews from r/BuyItForLife, r/backpacks, r/ManyBaggers and 15 more subreddits

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Osprey

4.6

(11)

"I’ve got an Osprey Nebula 32 that I’m very happy with."

"I have the Osprey Tropos which is similar but I’m guessing a bit larger."

"Just go for Osprey Nebula if 32L is enough for you."

"Idk that it gets much better than osprey."

"Going strong for 8 years so far."

"I have purchased 2 osprey bags. One of them has been all over the world."

"Osprey bags"

"In your budget I would search for Osprey, Deuter or Gregory."

"I've just bought an Osprey Nebula for when I have to travel for a few days."

"I have an Osprey backpack which holds my laptop and iPad."

Aer

4.5

(8)

"Aer Travel Pack 3"

"Aer Go Pack 2"

"Aer Day pack 2."

"The Aer Go Pack 2 is 20L and absolutely fantastic (despite being a "packable" bag)."

"Check out Aer backpacks like https://aersf.com/collections/backpacks/products/tech-pack-3-x-pac?country=US"

"Something like the Aer Travel Pack 3 Small: 19 X 13 X 7.5"

"It seems to be very well liked for that purpose, and it is on my shortlist."

"Aer has two slim backpacks and there’s also Minaal."

Timbuk2

4.4

(8)

"Ive been using a Timbuk 2 Authority backpack for many years. Still looks new."

"My favorite's Timbuk2. excellent packs."

"I absolutely adore my timbuk2 backpack that I got as a hand me down."

"I went from a shoulder bag to a Timbuktu and have been very happy."

"I got a large laptop messenger bag ~12 years ago that I used regularly."

"I was riding with a Timbuk2 Classic Messenger, size large, for a long time."

"Timbuk2. Good balance of practical, durable, affordable."

"My Timbuk2 backpack works well for my larger gaming laptop."

The North Face

4.0

(7)

"North face Borealis/Recon or Osprey Nebula."

"Keep an eye open for sales, usually back to school season has some good deals."

"Look at north face"

"I personally have a TNF Surge and like it quite a bit - it seems like it would fit the bill for you."

"My North Faces have taken a beating."

"North Face Borealis has really good laptop protection."

"I tried a TNF Surge for a little while last summer"

Bellroy

4.3

(6)

"Check out bellroy backpacks."

"Checkout the brand Bellroy."

"Look up, the bellroy backpacks, they are excellent."

"Bellroy the newer bags, the top needs to zip!"

"Bellroy is generally considered solid and is designed by folks who really care about packs."

"The Bellroy strap slip issue keeps me away from their backpacks currently."

North Face

4.0

(6)

"The recon is a fantastic EDC bag. had mine about 10 years now."

"I can vouche for them, get black though because it will get dirty over the years."

"Look at northface, patagonia, timbuk2, tomtoc"

"Budget friendly ish. Northface router"

"It does fit. It's fine if you only."

Samsonite

4.6

(5)

"Samsonite."

"I have a Samsonite technology backpack from officeworks. It’s fabric, slim, lightweight but also fits so much stuff."

"I’d go with a Samsonite. Had mine for years for work now."

"I’d go with a Samsonite. Had mine for years for work now and it still looks great."

"Looking into this myself so no experience yet."

Mystery Ranch

4.6

(5)

"The adjustable harness on their larger framed bags are able to handle anything."

"The wonderful thing about Blitz 35 is the organisation, carrying comfort"

"Mystery ranch bags carry weight really well."

"The 2 Day Assault Pack in small would be good but it's not super light"

"Mystery Ranch is good, Sierra store has some of them on the cheap."

AER

4.4

(5)

"I think the Aer City Pack Pro fits your requirements pretty well!"

"If its for EDC and office stuff - I would go for the AER."

"Check out Aer City Pack or City Pack Pro."

"I like my aer."

"Have you checked out any of the bags from AER?"

#10

Peak Design

4.0

(5)

"Peak design day owl fjallraven topo"

"Peak design."

"The 30L Peak Design fits all of your criteria except maybe the comfortable straps."

"Peak design."

"I'd look at Peak Design or Mission Workshop for tech organization."

#11

Arctic Hunter

4.8

(4)

"Consider arctic hunter in your choices"

"Arctichunter"

"Try mo etong Artic Hunter 1,149 siya pero nakaflash sale now."

"Try arctic hunter :))) Meron official store sa shopee and lazada."

#12

Unknown Backpack

4.3

(4)

"Super great investment siya! water repellent talaga siya."

"Here's a database of options that are 20L or under and will fit your laptop."

"Here's a database of options that some of us here made."

"Minimalist & Spacious: Small laptop backpack provide you an unexpectedly large storage."

#13

Everki

4.0

(4)

"Everki would be perfect, very professional."

"Everki Not sure about waterproofing though."

"Everki."

"Just keep up on the water repellent coating (it’s not waterproof) not many backpacks are."

#14

LEVEL8

3.8

(4)

"A laptop always needs a good laptop backpack to carry for its safety purpose."

"I have LEVEL8 backpack."

"You may try from LEVEL8."

#15

Tumi

5.0

(3)

"It’s an excellent bag and worth the investment."

"Got a Tumi backpack for work, pricey but super durable."

"Tumi."

#16

Tom Bihn

4.7

(3)

"Expensive but I can lift up the bag from the zipper without having second thoughts."

"Without a doubt, Tom Bihn. Made in the u.s.a. and the zippers are BURLY!"

"I can’t yet speak from personal experience however r/buyitforlife raves about Tom Bihn brand."

#17

Ogio

4.7

(3)

"Ogio seems to be worth it. 180 bucks and mine has lasted 5-6 years and looks brand new"

"Ogio! Lifetime warranty, very comfy, look decent, tons of space."

"OGIO is a good brand."

#18

Tigernu

4.7

(3)

"Check this backpack from TIGERNU"

"My favorite feature is actually external charging function."

"Tigernu!!! was looking for the same kind of bag din before and i ended up buying one with this brand."

#19

Swiss Gear

4.7

(3)

"My kid has a Swiss gear backpack that would fit all your criteria. Large and pockets galore."

"Bought more than 15 years and still looks new!"

"I've had an old Swiss Gear for years. Can't speak to current Swiss Gear / Wenger quality, but don't appear to be much different."

#20

Evergoods

4.3

(3)

"Mukama stock Evergoods bags and a few other makes which are also worth a look."

"Evergoods"

"I’m an evergoods, able carry, tom bihn person (for now)."

#21

Swissgear

4.0

(3)

"It is well padded and the straps are the most comfortable I've tried."

"Consider Swissgear they have always had good warranty."

"I’ve used the Swissgear laptop backpacks. They have a good design overall."

#22

Briggs and Riley

5.0

(2)

"I love the Briggs and Riley backpacks. Solid and with lifetime guarantee."

"Briggs and Reilly."

#23

Black Ember

4.5

(2)

"Black Ember Citadel"

"I’m also from Europe and eyeing on either a Black Ember Citadel."

#24

Sfbags

4.5

(2)

"Tons of different designs and tough as hell."

"Sfbags.com."

#25

Waterfield

4.5

(2)

"Waterfield - SFbags.com."

"I recommend most bags from waterfield."

#26

GoRuck

4.5

(2)

"I’ve been using a Goruck GR1 for over a decade."

"Love my goruck gr1, but for that budget you aren’t going to get all the features you are asking for and I’d look at jansport instead."

#27

Osprey Daylite Tote

4.0

(2)

"I also recommend the Osprey Daylite Tote."

"Look at the osprey daylite tote."

#28

Arktype Design

4.0

(2)

"Arktype Design Dashpack, fairly small and made in USA."

#29

Troubadour

5.0

(1)

"I think that the Troubadour Apex Backpack 3.0 would be perfect. It’s waterproof and roomy enough to hold your laptop."

#30

Pacsafe

5.0

(1)

"I love my pacsafe one. Added bonus of feeling secure on commute."

#31

Mountainsmith

5.0

(1)

"Highly well constructed and excellent materials."

#32

Orla Kiely

5.0

(1)

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

#33

RoadGods

5.0

(1)

"RoadGods Ghost"

#34

GR1

5.0

(1)

"Carried 3 laptops in it before, and its going strong, purchased in 2014, over 150 flights with it and numerous trips to the office or as EDC."

#35

Manfrotto Essential Camera and Laptop Backpack

5.0

(1)

"[https://www.manfrotto.com/ie-en/essential-camera-and-laptop-backpack-for-dslr-csc-mb-bp-e/](https://www.manfrotto.com/ie-en/essential-camera-and-laptop-backpack-for-dslr-csc-mb-bp-e/)"

#36

Peak Design Travel Backpack 30-45L

5.0

(1)

"Peak Design 30L or 30-45L Travel backpacks. I think they may have all the features you need."

#37

Tom Bihn Brain Bag

5.0

(1)

"Tom Bihn Brain Bag will easily carry 17” laptops x 2!"

#38

Able Carry Max

5.0

(1)

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

#39

Osprey Daylite 26+6

5.0

(1)

"I loooove my Osprey 26+6 Daylite."

#40

Evergoods CHZ22

5.0

(1)

"The CHZ22 is amazing - works as EDC."

#41

Patagonia

5.0

(1)

"They are huge and I used mine daily for the last 10 years."

#42

Knomo

5.0

(1)

"Knomo London. I’ve had mine for years and it’s still in perfect condition."

#43

Leacat

5.0

(1)

"Leacat and menspe ang best option for me"

#44

Menspe

5.0

(1)

"Try checking this from Menspe"

#45

Decathlon

5.0

(1)

"This has been a surprise win for me - Decathlon bags are lightweight, distribute weight well, have dedicated drinks/umbrella holders, and can pack a lot in."

#46

Mission Workshop

5.0

(1)

"Check out Mission Workshop backpacks. Still using my messenger bag from them through all four seasons for 10 years."

#47

L.L. Bean

5.0

(1)

"Https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/83531?page=super-deluxe-book-pack"

#48

TUMI

5.0

(1)

"Is super cute & sleek at the same time."

#49

Chrome

5.0

(1)

"Chrome bags are so over engineered they are beauty in themselves."

#50

Baggu

5.0

(1)

"Baggu sport rucksack!!"

#51

U Elements

5.0

(1)

"I’d recommend U Elements backpack. Good quality siya at maraming compartments."

#52

Nordsce

4.0

(1)

"I have the nordsce Siena and it’s held up well over a few years."

#53

Linus Tech Tips

4.0

(1)

"Makes a really nice bag"

#54

Able Carry

4.0

(1)

"X pack is waterproof but you'll almost always have to get a rain cover if you want full waterproofability."

#55

Mark Ryden

4.0

(1)

"Mark Ryden has some lockable backpacks"

#56

Nordace Backpack

4.0

(1)

"Nordace backpack is what came to my mind, excluding glasses holder."

#57

VetoProPac

4.0

(1)

"Trademen seem to talk highly about them, but I’ve never used one myself."

#58

Vaucluse Gear

4.0

(1)

"You should check out the Ultralight Backpack Ventilation Frame from Vaucluse Gear."

#59

KAPTEN & SON

4.0

(1)

"Have a look at KAPTEN & SON"

#60

Scheel

4.0

(1)

"I have this backpack I got from scheel for like $100 a while back. It’s intended purpose is to carry guns and ammo... But actually it works really good for carrying all my things while I ride my bmx bike around the city."

#61

Dragonfly

4.0

(1)

"Dragonfly."

#62

ProViz

4.0

(1)

"I was wearing a ProViz reflect 360 backpack, got hit from behind by a Z4."

#63

Amazon

4.0

(1)

"You should also get a hard-shell case for it if you're planning on taking to school or work."

#64

Anello

4.0

(1)

"Https://www.te-koop.ca/products/anello-cross-bottle-backpack-regular-black"

#65

Pakt

4.0

(1)

"Oooh. i'm eyeing this one."

#66

Targus

4.0

(1)

"It has plenty of space for the laptop as well as multiple extra zip pockets."

#67

Moment

4.0

(1)

"If you want a separate laptop access then. Moment MTW or Everything."

#68

LLBean

4.0

(1)

"Mine is a Ledge pack, which has been discontinued."

#69

Scorpion Exo

4.0

(1)

"I think it's a Scorpion Exo jacket."

#70

Thule

4.0

(1)

"I just ordered the Thule Enroute and will give it a shot."

#71

Alpaka

4.0

(1)

"I used alpaka elements backpack I really liked it."

#72

Feeldom

4.0

(1)

"I've enjoyed Feeldom City Block ones. They're square and designed for people using wheelchairs."

#73

Strandbags

4.0

(1)

"I got one from strandbags (strand I think they rebranded to) in 2020 for a uni friendly back pack."

#74

Osprey Tropos

3.0

(1)

"Would say it's not comfortable if you have to carry more than 10 kg."

#75

Sandqvist

3.0

(1)

"It looks really nice and is more convenient with the metal hook"

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