Best travel backpack on Reddit
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#1
Osprey
4.5
(33)
"The Osprey Farpoint 40 really stood out with its suitcase-style opening."
"It opens like a suitcase, which makes packing a breeze."
"It has a women’s specific load transferring harness with adjustable torso length."
"The Osprey Farpoint 40 is a solid choice for its durability."
"It’s a high quality, functional Carry on backpack I have used for years."
"I’ve been using it for 1 month in Southeast Asia, it’s been holding up great."
"I'd recommend the Osprey Fairview 55. It comes with a detachable daypack."
"I recommend the Osprey Fairview 55 that has a removable day pack."
"The Farpoint/Fairview is also compact enough for carry-on."
"It’s maximum overhead size for most airlines."
#2
AER
4.3
(12)
"Two of the most frequently recommended brands here are Aer and Evergoods."
"I’m starting year three with my Aer travel backpack."
"I’ve put a number of AER backpacks through the wringer."
"I love my aer fit pack."
"Aer City Pack Pro or their new Pro Pack line"
"I’ve almost settled on the Aer city pack pro."
"Is great for this."
"The aer travel backpack."
"Will take another look at the AER Travel Pack 3 small since that ticks a lot of boxes."
"The AER City Pack Pro comes in X-Pac and is 18” tall."
#3
Aer
4.4
(9)
"The Aer Travel Pack 3 and Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L are two of the best options."
"AER Travelpack 3."
"The Aer TP3 is indeed fabulous and is available from their store in London."
"I have used the Aer Go Pack 1 with an Apecase Cubeze."
"I love my Aer. It's a little heavier than some packs, but the organization and comfort are excellent."
"Aer Tp3 small, although it might be on the larger size it is very versatile."
"Aer Pro Pack 24 liters $199, Hershel Supply Kaslo"
"I second the vote for the Aer Travel Pack 3 small, but it comes in at $230."
"Aer travel pack 3 small"
#4
Evergoods
4.3
(9)
"You’d be extremely surprised with what you can fit into a CTB26."
"You’d be extremely surprised with what you can fit into a CTB26."
"Two of the most frequently recommended brands here are Aer and Evergoods."
"Evergoods CTB26."
"I would maybe look at the Evergoods CTB26 or Aer Travel Pack 3 small."
"Evergoods CTB26."
"Evergoods or tom bihn."
"I can recommend either the Aer or the Evergoods CTB26."
"This sort of crossover gear is where evergoods shines."
#5
Peak Design
4.1
(9)
"I’ve been out 10 days in multiple climates with a Peak Design Travel Backpack 45l."
"Great bag with lots of versatility."
"My short business trips are with the Peak Design Travel 30L."
"It feels super well constructed. I think it would hold up well for frequent travel."
"Peak Design."
"If you want to stick with Peak Design, they make a 45L travel backpack."
"Personally, I love my Peak Design Everyday Backpack."
"Peak design."
"I’ve heard peak design bags not being that comfortable."
#6
Mystery Ranch
4.7
(7)
"Mystery Ranch if you don't need ultra light."
"I carry a lot everyday... the adjustability of the harness."
"My Mystery Ranch 2 Day Assault Pack travels really well."
"Plenty tough and weatherproof."
"Mystery Ranch Catalyst 26. Super clean lines, plenty tough and weatherproof."
"Check out Mystery Ranch."
"Check out Mystery Ranch."
#7
Cabin Zero
4.4
(7)
"Cabin Zero!!"
"Mine has been literally around the world with me."
"Cabin Zero or Decathlon"
"It's a really good bag for the price."
"Cabin zero at that budget"
"Cabin zero"
"I got the Cabin Zero 36L military one for a recent trip."
#8
Tortuga
4.0
(6)
"Makes really good bags."
"Also the Tortuga expandable."
"Tortuga has changed their model offerings extensively."
"Others to consider would be Tortuga Travel Backpack, which has good volume at 40 L."
"Have you seen the Tortuga backpack with the height adjustable back panel?"
"Has anyone tried the Tortuga?"
#9
Patagonia
4.0
(5)
"Patagonia Black Hole 32 for 7kg limits."
"Patagonia Mini MLC."
"For that scenario I like the Patagonia Black Hole 32."
"There are many bags in the 30-35L category."
"I think is pretty solid."
#10
ULA
4.5
(4)
"This bag looks to have the size and reported comfort."
"It’s the roomiest. Super light and simple."
"The ULA dragonfly might suit you, it’s lighter than the Aer TP3."
"Ula dragonfly."
#11
Cotopaxi
4.3
(4)
"I recently bought the Cotopaxi Allpa 35 and it’s pretty great."
"I love my Cotopaxi Allpa 28L (new version with water bottle pocket)."
"It’s the perfect backpack for short trips."
"I've used it for years and really liked it."
#12
Decathlon
4.3
(4)
"I run a Decathlon Quechua NH500 32L - currently $64AUD on sale."
"A Decathlon hiking bag may be the best bet."
"Maybe give Decathlon a look"
"The larger version (32l) is very popular on here."
#13
Eagle Creek
4.0
(4)
"The Eagle Creek Tour 40 comes to mind as well as the Osprey Sojourn 46."
"It’s on sale at Backcountry.com too."
"I’ve also been looking at the Eagle Creek bc it’s so light!"
"I would also look at Eagle Creek & Gregory and, perhaps most importantly as you are in Europe, Deuter."
#14
Thule
4.3
(3)
"Maybe one of these could fit your needs: Thule Aion Travel Backpack"
"I've taken a few trips with it and it has all the basic features I want."
"It's a great bag. I love how it's laid out."
#15
The North Face
4.0
(3)
"This just dropped and the bag is normally $50 cheaper."
"I’d look at Patagonia, Cotopaxi, North Face Travel Backpack."
"The North Face base camp duffle extra small is 31 litres."
#16
Bellroy
4.0
(3)
"I'm trying to move to the Bellroy Ready Pack 26L and have done an overnight with it for work."
"You can get it for 30% off at the moment. $149ish for it is a great entry price."
"Brain bags are like, the Belroy Venture Ready."
#17
Able Carry
3.7
(3)
"Best all-a rounder. Comfy, sturdy and have good options for organizing."
"If you’re used to 45L PD, I would not suggest the Able Carry Max."
"I don't think the AC Max is bigger than PD Travel Backpack though."
#18
Salkan
5.0
(2)
"Try Salkan Minimum 35: comes in 35 & 45"
"It’s an awesome bag for the price."
#19
Chantria
4.5
(2)
"I vouch for chantria bag kasi ganyan din po gamit ko sa school."
"Yang Chantria mukhang mas malaki."
#20
Timbuk2
4.5
(2)
"I have two that I use for travel, Timbuk2 as my heavy abuse backpack (lasted 7 yrs so far)..."
"Timbuk2"
#21
Alpaka
4.5
(2)
"Alpaka Elements Pro is clean like your Hero and has a hidden pocket and dual outer water bottle/umbrella pockets."
"Two that come to mind would be the Alpaka Elements Pro."
#22
Jansport
4.5
(2)
"Or Jansport bags, both of thee brands subok nang matibay."
"Can’t really go wrong with a Jansport."
#23
GoRuck
4.5
(2)
"GoRuck GR1."
"I’m going for 4 days 3 nights in Central America and my go to will be my Goruck GR1 26l."
#24
Nomatic
4.5
(2)
"Check out Nomatic, Aer, or Bellroy bags."
"Nomatic"
#25
Tumi
4.0
(2)
"Had my Tumi back pack for over a decade now."
"I use Tumi for my travel. Works fine."
#26
Deuter
4.0
(2)
"Deuter!"
"I would also look at Eagle Creek & Gregory and, perhaps most importantly as you are in Europe, Deuter."
#27
LTT
4.0
(2)
"It was used by someone who works in underground coal mines for a year."
"LTT backpack fits the 17 inch just fine and I’ve used it as a carry on for travel."
#28
Gregory
4.0
(2)
"I would also look at Eagle Creek & Gregory and, perhaps most importantly as you are in Europe, Deuter."
"Gregory has a whole line of plus size backpacks."
#29
TomToc
4.0
(2)
"It has lots of good reviews and pretty cheap at $65."
"Maybe one of the TomToc models?"
#30
Highland Tactical
5.0
(1)
"OMG it has so much space! Due to all those pockets I can put all my toiletries."
#31
Goruck
5.0
(1)
"Goruck GR2 or GR3"
#32
Vertx
5.0
(1)
"Vertx gamut (very comfortable)"
#33
Troubadour
5.0
(1)
"The Troubadour Apex Backpack 3.0 is my go-to backpack for travel."
#34
Riut
5.0
(1)
"The Riut is now my only bag. It is way better if you just need a big container and don't want dozens of pockets."
#35
Northern Ultralight
5.0
(1)
"I use an ultralight hiking pack, the roll top style."
#36
Rab
5.0
(1)
"It fits the overhead compartment, is light, and was good for hikes as well."
#37
Raccini
5.0
(1)
"Quality but affordable. Yung backpack na binili ko before until now buhay ba, mag 10 years na ata."
#38
Tigernu
5.0
(1)
"I highly reco Tigernu. Eto expandable pa."
#39
Herschel
5.0
(1)
"Good for travelling and big space na sya."
#40
Topo
5.0
(1)
"The topo travel pack 30L is $103 on Amazon right now in select colors."
#41
Pakt
5.0
(1)
"Looks like the Pakt Travel Backpack ticks all of your boxes."
#42
Tom Bihn
5.0
(1)
"Tom Bihn Synik or Synapse. Comes in variety of sizes."
#43
8000 Kicks
5.0
(1)
"Check out 8000 kicks Kickstarter for their help travel bag."
#44
LowePro
4.0
(1)
"My favorites are LowePro Creator Box and the Tenba BYOB line."
#45
Errant Pro
4.0
(1)
"I am 5’6” and daily carry the Errant Pro."
#46
Puma
4.0
(1)
"Or from Puma cinonsider ko alsooo."
#47
Areolite
4.0
(1)
"Honestly a very good one bag for seven days in the sun or a long European weekend."
#48
Targus
4.0
(1)
"Targus CitiSmart - laptop backpack."
#49
Everki
4.0
(1)
"Everki Onyx - Premium travel-friendly laptop backpack."
#50
Samsonite
4.0
(1)
"Samsonite Pro Standard - laptop backpack."
#51
Sympl
4.0
(1)
"Check out the Sympl Travel or Weekender backpack."
#52
Ethnotek
4.0
(1)
"It also has lots of different compartments to keep you organized!"
#53
Heimplanet
4.0
(1)
"Fits everything required; but the hip belt is kinda useless."
#54
Wexley
4.0
(1)
"The Nanaimo 32L GymWork Backpack has a separate shoe compartment."
#55
Topo Designs
4.0
(1)
"Just to throw in a mention for the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L and 40L."
#56
Razer
4.0
(1)
"The first party Razer backpack might be another option that doesn’t have a tight fit and a ton of room."
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