Best laptop backpack on Reddit

150 reviews from r/backpacks, r/ManyBaggers, r/BuyItForLife and 12 more subreddits

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Osprey

4.7

(12)

"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."

"I bought an osprey backpack that's actually meant for bike commuting. It's called the radial."

"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."

"Fits my 16” m1pro perfectly."

"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."

Timbuk2

4.5

(8)

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

"My favorite's Timbuk2. excellent packs."

"I've been EDC'ing and traveling with a Timbuk2 Parkside since 2019 and have had zero issues with it."

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

"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."

North Face

4.1

(8)

"I have this 35L north face one and it is roomy and easy to pack."

"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."

Aer

4.7

(6)

"Aer Go Pack 2"

"I love this one: https://aersf.com/collections/backpacks/products/city-pack?country=US"

"Aer Day pack 2."

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

"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."

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."

The North Face

4.0

(6)

"North face Borealis/Recon or Osprey Nebula."

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

"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"

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."

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."

AER

4.3

(4)

"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

(4)

"Peak design day owl fjallraven topo"

"Peak design."

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

#11

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."

#12

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."

#13

Everki

4.3

(3)

"Everki would be perfect, very professional."

"Everki Not sure about waterproofing though."

"Everki."

#14

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)."

#15

Samsonite

4.3

(3)

"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."

#16

Tom Bihn

4.3

(3)

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

"Tom Bihn Synapse 25 with a cache. Not cheap. But I’ve had the Tom Bihn 19 for years and it’s great."

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

#17

Swiss Gear

5.0

(2)

"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!"

#18

Briggs and Riley

5.0

(2)

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

"Briggs and Reilly."

#19

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."

#20

Sfbags

4.5

(2)

"Tons of different designs and tough as hell."

"Sfbags.com."

#21

Waterfield

4.5

(2)

"Waterfield - SFbags.com."

"I recommend most bags from waterfield."

#22

Black Ember

4.5

(2)

"Black Ember Citadel"

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

#23

Able Carry

4.5

(2)

"I picked up a new able carry pack over xmas, it's great."

"Also good are the DSPTCH Ridgepack Dyneema and the Black Ember Shadow."

#24

Thule

4.5

(2)

"Thule Subterra 23"

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

#25

Osprey Daylite Tote

4.0

(2)

"I also recommend the Osprey Daylite Tote."

"Look at the osprey daylite tote."

#26

Arktype Design

4.0

(2)

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

#27

Swissgear

3.5

(2)

"Consider Swissgear they have always had good warranty."

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

#28

Evergoods CHZ22

5.0

(1)

"The CHZ22 is amazing - works as EDC."

#29

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."

#30

Osprey Daylite 26+6

5.0

(1)

"I loooove my Osprey 26+6 Daylite."

#31

Chrome

5.0

(1)

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

#32

Able Carry Max

5.0

(1)

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

#33

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/)"

#34

L.L. Bean

5.0

(1)

"Https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/124379?page=turbo-transit-pack-40"

#35

TUMI

5.0

(1)

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

#36

Tom Bihn Brain Bag

5.0

(1)

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

#37

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."

#38

Von Baer

5.0

(1)

"They have dedicated laptop compartments and are made of premium leather."

#39

Tigernu

5.0

(1)

"My favorite feature is actually external charging function."

#40

Chantria

5.0

(1)

"Sulit na sulit. Well cushioned yung laptop pocket kaya secure ang laptop."

#41

Jansport

5.0

(1)

"I really like the Jansport x I Love Ugly Platform Backpack. Not sure if they still make it but it's the first bag that I've been able to fit everything I need into it."

#42

Brenthaven

5.0

(1)

"Can't beat the Brenthaven Trek. I've had 2 over the years and they've been protecting my MacBook Pros for more than a decade."

#43

Day Owl

5.0

(1)

"I have the day owl slim pro backpack and love it."

#44

Nomatic

5.0

(1)

"It’s expandable (can hold several days of clothing), tons of pockets."

#45

Remote Projects

5.0

(1)

"The backpack from Remote Projects feels like it will outlive the human race."

#46

lttstore.com

5.0

(1)

"Most comfortable and durable backpack I’ve ever owned."

#47

Craft Cadence

5.0

(1)

"I have the 30 litre, but there’s a 21 litre if you don’t need or want something that big."

#48

Evergoods CTB 20/26

4.0

(1)

"Evergoods CTB 20 or 26."

#49

AON Evade 1.5

4.0

(1)

"AON Evade 1.5"

#50

Nomadic Travel Pack

4.0

(1)

"Nomadic—either the backpack or travel pack. Good prices at Costco next."

#51

Quechua NH Escape 500 32L

4.0

(1)

"Check out the Decathlon Quechua NH Escape 500 32L backpack."

#52

Amazon

4.0

(1)

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

#53

Nordace Backpack

4.0

(1)

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

#54

Moment

4.0

(1)

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

#55

LLBean

4.0

(1)

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

#56

Scorpion Exo

4.0

(1)

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

#57

Alpaka

4.0

(1)

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

#58

Feeldom

4.0

(1)

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

#59

Anello

4.0

(1)

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

#60

Targus

4.0

(1)

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

#61

VetoProPac

4.0

(1)

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

#62

Cote et Ciel

4.0

(1)

"Look at any bag by Cote et Ceil… very classy and modern."

#63

Vaucluse Gear

4.0

(1)

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

#64

Pakt

4.0

(1)

"Oooh. i'm eyeing this one."

#65

STM

4.0

(1)

"If you’re not carrying a ton of stuff, I recommend STM bags, super light weight and functional."

#66

Arctic Hunter

4.0

(1)

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

#67

Lululemon

4.0

(1)

"My lululemon backpack is extremely comfortable and my last lasted me 15 years."

#68

Baggex

4.0

(1)

"It's not a big brand."

#69

Incase

4.0

(1)

"Incase is reliable and convenient side access pockets."

#70

AT

4.0

(1)

"I have AT bag. Very good quality."

#71

Stuart and Lau

4.0

(1)

"I ordered a Crosby Backpack from Stuart and Lau over Black Friday."

#72

Osprey Tropos

3.0

(1)

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

#73

Sandqvist

3.0

(1)

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

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