Best travel backpack on Reddit
141 reviews from r/backpacks, r/ManyBaggers, r/onebag and 11 more subreddits
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#1
Osprey
4.5
(24)
"The Farpoint/Fairview is also compact enough for carry-on."
"I love my Osprey Stratos 34."
"Osprey."
"I have traveled with what you describe using an Osprey Talon."
"Osprey farpoint / Fairview."
"Have you checked out the Osprey collection? They are lightweight as far as packs go..."
"Osprey 26+6? This would put you at 32L and it notably a friendly bag with budget airlines."
"Anything Osprey."
"Can’t go wrong with an Osprey in my opinion."
"I have the osprey lite 36L and I love it!"
#2
AER
4.3
(11)
"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."
"The aer travel backpack."
"The AER City Pack Pro comes in X-Pac and is 18” tall."
"I'd go with the Tortuga or the AER."
"A little more expensive but the Aer Fit Pack is worth a look."
#3
Mystery Ranch
4.7
(7)
"Mystery Ranch if you don't need ultra light."
"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."
"I've found the mystery ranch 2DAP to be super comfortable as a fellow short, fat guy."
"Check out Mystery Ranch."
"Check out Mystery Ranch."
#4
Evergoods
4.1
(7)
"Two of the most frequently recommended brands here are Aer and Evergoods."
"I would maybe look at the Evergoods CTB26 or Aer Travel Pack 3 small."
"Have you looked at Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L?"
"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
Gregory
4.5
(6)
"Amazing travel backpack and my daughter has even used it for camping."
"Gregory Border series is fantastic and often overlooked!"
"I was going to suggest the Gregory plus size line, fully adjustable back and hip pads."
"I would suggest a Gregory or REI branded small backpack."
"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."
#6
Cotopaxi
4.8
(4)
"I recently bought the Cotopaxi Allpa 35 and it’s pretty great."
"I would suggest Cotopaxi Allpa line of travel backpacks."
"Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack. They’re incredibly functional."
"I've used it for years and really liked it."
#7
Tom Bihn
4.8
(4)
"I would suggest the Synik 22 or Synapse 19."
"I would suggest the Synik 22 or Synapse 19."
"I've been using my tom bihn shadow guide 23 as my main travel onebag."
"Maybe a Tom Bihn Synapse/Synik?"
#8
Thule
4.3
(4)
"I really like the Thule Subterranean 34L as it has plenty of organisation."
"I've taken a few trips with it and it has all the basic features I want."
"I also have the Thule 40L... It's a great bag with the right amount of organization for me."
"It's a great bag. I love how it's laid out."
#9
Tortuga
4.0
(4)
"Makes really good bags."
"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?"
#10
Deuter
4.0
(4)
"Deuter!"
"Deuter Giga is a solid choice for a school backpack."
"I would also look at Eagle Creek & Gregory and, perhaps most importantly as you are in Europe, Deuter."
"I handled a Deuter Transalpine today and this seemed like a terrific bag."
#11
Peak Design
3.8
(4)
"Peak Design."
"If you want to stick with Peak Design, they make a 45L travel backpack."
"Peak design."
"I’ve heard peak design bags not being that comfortable."
#12
The North Face
3.8
(4)
"Teenagers seem to like a TNF Base Camp."
"I’d look at Patagonia, Cotopaxi, North Face Travel Backpack."
"If travel na heavy I use my North Face."
"The North Face base camp duffle extra small is 31 litres."
#13
Aer
4.3
(3)
"I have the Aer TP3S.. it’s great and would recommend."
"Aer Tp3 small, although it might be on the larger size it is very versatile."
"I second the vote for the Aer Travel Pack 3 small, but it comes in at $230."
#14
Eagle Creek
4.0
(3)
"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."
#15
Able Carry
3.3
(3)
"Also consider the Able Carry Max (30L)!"
"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."
#16
Timbuk2
4.5
(2)
"I have two that I use for travel, Timbuk2 as my heavy abuse backpack (lasted 7 yrs so far)..."
"Timbuk2"
#17
Nomatic
4.5
(2)
"Check out Nomatic, Aer, or Bellroy bags."
"Nomatic"
#18
Samsonite
4.5
(2)
"Love it. It’s our overnight bag wherever we go."
"Samsonite backpacks, my dad uses a really nice one although it’s pricey."
#19
Patagonia
4.5
(2)
"...a patagonia blackhole 32 for when I need bag to go out and about with."
"I’ve had great success using it as a carry on item."
#20
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."
#21
Tumi
4.0
(2)
"Had my Tumi back pack for over a decade now."
"I use Tumi for my travel. Works fine."
#22
Topo Designs
4.0
(2)
"Just to throw in a mention for the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L and 40L."
"I like the topo designs stuff myself and have 5 things from that brand."
#23
eBags
4.0
(2)
"It has served me well through many domestic and international trips."
"Ebags mother lode backpack. It has nicely padded shoulder straps that are easily adjustable."
#24
Chrome
5.0
(1)
"10 years, 41 countries, 200+ cities and looks like it can easily go another 10++ years."
#25
Mokobara
5.0
(1)
"My mom swears by the backpacks from mokobara."
#26
Knack
5.0
(1)
"I believe the Knack pack is what you are looking for."
#27
Condor
5.0
(1)
"Condor Urban Go Pack. It fits all of your needs."
#28
LOVEVOOK
5.0
(1)
"...I found good reviews for the LOVEVOOK Travel Backpack 40L size and the general consensus is that it fits as a personal item."
#29
Gura Gear
5.0
(1)
"Gitzo Century Traveler or Gura Gear Kiboko City."
#30
Tenba
5.0
(1)
"* Tenba Fulton 16L or Tenba DNA 16."
#31
Gitzo
5.0
(1)
"Gitzo Century Traveler or Gura Gear Kiboko City."
#32
NorthFace
5.0
(1)
"...and NorthFace Base Camp Voyager which is a duffel/backpack I use for longer trips."
#33
Highland Tactical
5.0
(1)
"I have put my Highland Tactical backpack through all kinds of abuse. It’s held up great."
#34
pacsafe
5.0
(1)
"My go-to brand is pacsafe hahahaha. Super worth it and may peace of mind ka."
#35
No Name
4.0
(1)
"Tbh I use a no name brand personal item sized backpack from Amazon."
#36
Coach
4.0
(1)
"I searched for almost 24 months for this bag."
#37
Shimoda
4.0
(1)
"Shimoda explore series."
#38
Cabin Zero
4.0
(1)
"Ryanair: Cabin Zero Classic or Tech 28."
#39
Tropos
4.0
(1)
"Just bought tropos 32 and i carry an Asus 17"."
#40
Elberlestock
4.0
(1)
"Most of their packs are geared for hunting but there's some that would fill your purpose, and theyre basically bomb proof."
#41
Knomo
4.0
(1)
"Check out Knomo bags! They have a lot of little pockets and organization."
#42
Mat and Nat
4.0
(1)
"I like Mat and Nat backpacks."
#43
OGIO
4.0
(1)
"With that much stuff, I would go with a OGIO Renegade."
#44
Wandrd
4.0
(1)
"Something like the Wandrd PRVKE could work."
#45
REI
4.0
(1)
"The REI ruckpack is an affordable shout."
#46
Burton
4.0
(1)
"The Burton Kilo looks ideal. Laptop and a tablet sleeve."
#47
Lo and Sons
4.0
(1)
"I use my Lo and Sons backpack."
#48
Herschel
4.0
(1)
"Ako personally I switch between my Herschel pag mga local overnight overnight lang"
#49
Wexley
4.0
(1)
"The Nanaimo 32L GymWork Backpack has a separate shoe compartment."
#50
Bellroy
4.0
(1)
"I'm trying to move to the Bellroy Ready Pack 26L and have done an overnight with it for work."
#51
Topo
4.0
(1)
"I really love my 40L Topo global travel bag."
#52
Mous
4.0
(1)
"Last year I stumbled across Mous backpacks."
#53
Karrimor
4.0
(1)
"Was reasonably comfortable and bigger at 45L."
#54
GORUCK
4.0
(1)
"Sounds like the GORUCK 26L GR2 in Dyneema would be perfect for you."
#55
ULA
4.0
(1)
"I would get a ULA Camino."
#56
Boundary Supply
4.0
(1)
"I mainly use a Boundary Supply Arris pack with the Fanny pack/sling thing."
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