Best travel backpack on Reddit
162 reviews from r/onebag, r/ManyBaggers, r/backpacks and 10 more subreddits
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#1
Osprey
4.4
(24)
"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."
"Osprey."
"Osprey farpoint / Fairview."
"Have you checked out the Osprey collection? They are lightweight as far as packs go..."
"Anything Osprey."
"Can’t go wrong with an Osprey in my opinion."
"I have the osprey lite 36L and I love it!"
"Just so comfortable and well made."
#2
AER
4.3
(13)
"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 primarily use the AER TP 3 for business travel and I bring 3 full sets of clothes."
"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."
#3
Evergoods
4.4
(10)
"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."
"Thanks for the suggestions folks ended up getting him a second hand Evergoods CPL 24."
"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."
#4
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."
#5
Aer
4.0
(7)
"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"
"At 35L, I believe you can’t go wrong with Aer."
"AER bags should work and fit that laptop."
#6
Mystery Ranch
4.7
(6)
"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."
"Check out Mystery Ranch."
"Check out Mystery Ranch."
#7
Cabin Zero
4.3
(6)
"Mine has been literally around the world with me."
"Cabin Zero or Decathlon"
"Cabin zero at that budget"
"Cabin zero"
"I got the Cabin Zero 36L military one for a recent trip."
"Ryanair: Cabin Zero Classic or Tech 28."
#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
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."
#10
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."
#11
Nomatic
4.7
(3)
"Nomatic Travel Pack 20-30l"
"Check out Nomatic, Aer, or Bellroy bags."
"Nomatic"
#12
Alpaka
4.7
(3)
"Alpaka Elements Pro is clean like your Hero and has a hidden pocket and dual outer water bottle/umbrella pockets."
"Best options for organizing, many pockets everywhere, molle system in main compartment."
"Two that come to mind would be the Alpaka Elements Pro."
#13
Patagonia
4.0
(3)
"Patagonia Black Hole 32 for 7kg limits."
"For that scenario I like the Patagonia Black Hole 32."
"I think is pretty solid."
#14
Thule
4.0
(3)
"Thule Aion (if more capacity is needed) or the Thule Subterra Hybrid 2."
"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
Deuter
4.0
(3)
"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."
#16
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."
#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
Goruck
5.0
(2)
"Goruck GR2 or GR3"
"It's a travel bag that can easily handle what you listed and it's beyond durable and tough."
#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
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."
#22
Jansport
4.5
(2)
"Or Jansport bags, both of thee brands subok nang matibay."
"Can’t really go wrong with a Jansport."
#23
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."
#24
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."
#25
Tumi
4.0
(2)
"Had my Tumi back pack for over a decade now."
"I use Tumi for my travel. Works fine."
#26
ULA
4.0
(2)
"The ULA dragonfly might suit you, it’s lighter than the Aer TP3."
"Ula dragonfly."
#27
BagSmart
4.0
(2)
"BagSmart and Chantria are both okay brands."
"Pero kung meron niyang BagSmart na 38L, yun na lang."
#28
Sympl
4.0
(2)
"Check out the Sympl Travel or Weekender backpack."
"Sympl Weekender"
#29
Troubadour
5.0
(1)
"The Troubadour Apex Backpack 3.0 is my go-to backpack for travel."
#30
MAH
5.0
(1)
"I can also recommend MAH Tour Series Backpack."
#31
Vertx
5.0
(1)
"Vertx gamut (very comfortable)"
#32
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."
#33
Northern Ultralight
5.0
(1)
"I use an ultralight hiking pack, the roll top style."
#34
Tadgear
5.0
(1)
"I've had my fastpack V3 for almost 15 years and it's gone with me to multiple international trips."
#35
Vancropack
5.0
(1)
"It’s very comfortable, has very good padding in the back, doesn’t hurt to carry no matter how heavy."
#36
Hawk
5.0
(1)
"Support local and get Hawk bags instead."
#37
Highland Tactical
5.0
(1)
"OMG it has so much space! Due to all those pockets I can put all my toiletries."
#38
Forclaz
4.0
(1)
"I just picked up the Forclaz 40l travel 500 on sale online at decathlon for $99."
#39
Chrome Industries
4.0
(1)
"Have a look at the 14 L Chrome Industries Ruckas backpack."
#40
Pioneer
4.0
(1)
"Its big enough for a 3-5 trip."
#41
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."
#42
Puma
4.0
(1)
"Or from Puma cinonsider ko alsooo."
#43
Bellroy
4.0
(1)
"I'm trying to move to the Bellroy Ready Pack 26L and have done an overnight with it for work."
#44
Wexley
4.0
(1)
"The Nanaimo 32L GymWork Backpack has a separate shoe compartment."
#45
REI
4.0
(1)
"The REI Trail 40 is nice too - has a frame and waist belt and compression straps."
#46
Targus
4.0
(1)
"Targus CitiSmart - laptop backpack."
#47
Knomo
4.0
(1)
"Check out Knomo bags! They have a lot of little pockets and organization."
#48
Everki
4.0
(1)
"Everki Onyx - Premium travel-friendly laptop backpack."
#49
Decathlon
4.0
(1)
"Found it to be really helpful that it could be reduced in size."
#50
Stubble&Co
4.0
(1)
"This bag ticks all my boxes."
#51
Samsonite
4.0
(1)
"Samsonite Pro Standard - laptop backpack."
#52
Coach
4.0
(1)
"I searched for almost 24 months for this bag."
#53
No Name
4.0
(1)
"Tbh I use a no name brand personal item sized backpack from Amazon."
#54
Shimoda
4.0
(1)
"Shimoda explore series."
#55
Tropos
4.0
(1)
"Just bought tropos 32 and i carry an Asus 17"."
#56
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."
#57
North Face
4.0
(1)
"I just bought a North Face base camp voyager 35 L."
#58
Mat and Nat
4.0
(1)
"I like Mat and Nat backpacks."
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