Best travel backpack on Reddit
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#1
Osprey
4.6
(32)
"The Farpoint/Fairview is also compact enough for carry-on."
"I love my Osprey Stratos 34."
"Take a look at osprey tempest 20 (this is specifically women’s fit)."
"Osprey transporter 44L carry-on."
"Osprey."
"I have traveled with what you describe using an Osprey Talon."
"Osprey farpoint / Fairview."
"Popular bag comparison spreadsheet from /u/-Nepherim"
"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."
#2
AER
4.3
(9)
"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."
"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."
"The aer travel bag is quiet heavy as well."
#3
Mystery Ranch
4.8
(8)
"Take a look at the Mystery Ranch Scree."
"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
The North Face
4.2
(6)
"Right now I am using a The North Face router model and loving it."
"Super durable, and doesn’t look bulky."
"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."
#7
Cotopaxi
4.6
(5)
"I would suggest Cotopaxi Allpa line of travel backpacks."
"I love it. I can pack for 3ish weeks with that size."
"Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack. They’re incredibly functional."
"It’s the perfect backpack for short trips."
"I've used it for years and really liked it."
#8
Thule
4.4
(5)
"[thule paramount 27L], love this bag and great for travel."
"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
Patagonia
4.4
(5)
"When I travel more than 24h, I take my Patagonia Black Hole (28L) and it's awesome."
"...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."
"I think is pretty solid."
"Go with Patagonia."
#10
Tortuga
4.2
(5)
"Makes really good bags."
"Has a reputation for a good harness."
"Others to consider would be Tortuga Travel Backpack, which has good volume at 40 L."
"Might be one to consider."
"Have you seen the Tortuga backpack with the height adjustable back panel?"
#11
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?"
#12
Peak Design
4.5
(4)
"Great bag with lots of versatility."
"Very happy with it so far."
"Peak Design."
"If you want to stick with Peak Design, they make a 45L travel backpack."
#13
REI
4.5
(4)
"Should meet your criteria."
"It's the best backpack that has ever existed."
"The REI ruckpack is an affordable shout."
"I found their Ruckpack 40 extremely comfortable."
#14
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."
#15
GoRuck
4.7
(3)
"GoRuck GR1."
"They're extremely comfortable, will fit a 16' Mac book and have lots of space."
"Check out the Goruck M23."
#16
Tumi
4.3
(3)
"I have had a Tumi ballistic nylon backpack for 7 years now."
"Had my Tumi back pack for over a decade now."
"I use Tumi for my travel. Works fine."
#17
Timbuk2
4.5
(2)
"I have two that I use for travel, Timbuk2 as my heavy abuse backpack (lasted 7 yrs so far)..."
"Timbuk2"
#18
Nomatic
4.5
(2)
"Check out Nomatic, Aer, or Bellroy bags."
"Nomatic"
#19
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."
#20
Aer
4.5
(2)
"I have the Aer TP3S.. it’s great and would recommend."
"AER bags should work and fit that laptop."
#21
Fjallraven
4.5
(2)
"Fjallraven backpacks are amazing."
"In that price range I'll add the Fjallraven Skule."
#22
Cabin Zero
4.0
(2)
"I got the Cabin Zero 36L military one for a recent trip."
"Ryanair: Cabin Zero Classic or Tech 28."
#23
Eagle Creek
4.0
(2)
"It’s on sale at Backcountry.com too."
"I would also look at Eagle Creek & Gregory and, perhaps most importantly as you are in Europe, Deuter."
#24
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."
#25
Chrome
5.0
(1)
"10 years, 41 countries, 200+ cities and looks like it can easily go another 10++ years."
#26
Mokobara
5.0
(1)
"My mom swears by the backpacks from mokobara."
#27
Knack
5.0
(1)
"I believe the Knack pack is what you are looking for."
#28
Condor
5.0
(1)
"Condor Urban Go Pack. It fits all of your needs."
#29
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."
#30
Gura Gear
5.0
(1)
"Gitzo Century Traveler or Gura Gear Kiboko City."
#31
Tenba
5.0
(1)
"* Tenba Fulton 16L or Tenba DNA 16."
#32
Gitzo
5.0
(1)
"Gitzo Century Traveler or Gura Gear Kiboko City."
#33
NorthFace
5.0
(1)
"...and NorthFace Base Camp Voyager which is a duffel/backpack I use for longer trips."
#34
Highland Tactical
5.0
(1)
"I have put my Highland Tactical backpack through all kinds of abuse. It’s held up great."
#35
pacsafe
5.0
(1)
"My go-to brand is pacsafe hahahaha. Super worth it and may peace of mind ka."
#36
Everlane
5.0
(1)
"My Everlane backpack is perfect whenever I want something durable and sporty."
#37
Baboon to the Moon
5.0
(1)
"They are on sale frequently, they're very durable and have what feels like a 'waterproof' shell."
#38
Matador
5.0
(1)
"The bag that has surprised me the most -- maybe ever -- was the recent collaboration Matador × Carryology EDX Lite."
#39
LL Bean
5.0
(1)
"LL Bean Continental Rucksack. Had it for 2 years and it’s been a super versatile bag."
#40
Tobiq
5.0
(1)
"Are my personal recommendations."
#41
Venque
5.0
(1)
"Try venque amsterdam carbon, been using it for years."
#42
Cayote
5.0
(1)
"This is why I invest in the 30L Cayote travel backpack!"
#43
5.11
5.0
(1)
"5.11 I have used and abused mine for over a decade now."
#44
Victorinox
5.0
(1)
"Victorinox. Guaranteed for life."
#45
Dagne Dover
5.0
(1)
"I love the Dagne Dover backpack."
#46
LTT
4.0
(1)
"It was used by someone who works in underground coal mines for a year."
#47
No Name
4.0
(1)
"Tbh I use a no name brand personal item sized backpack from Amazon."
#48
Coach
4.0
(1)
"I searched for almost 24 months for this bag."
#49
Shimoda
4.0
(1)
"Shimoda explore series."
#50
Tropos
4.0
(1)
"Just bought tropos 32 and i carry an Asus 17"."
#51
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."
#52
Knomo
4.0
(1)
"Check out Knomo bags! They have a lot of little pockets and organization."
#53
Mat and Nat
4.0
(1)
"I like Mat and Nat backpacks."
#54
Burton
4.0
(1)
"The Burton Kilo looks ideal. Laptop and a tablet sleeve."
#55
Lo and Sons
4.0
(1)
"I use my Lo and Sons backpack."
#56
Topo Designs
4.0
(1)
"I like the topo designs stuff myself and have 5 things from that brand."
#57
Herschel
4.0
(1)
"Ako personally I switch between my Herschel pag mga local overnight overnight lang"
#58
Karrimor
4.0
(1)
"Was reasonably comfortable and bigger at 45L."
#59
Able Carry
4.0
(1)
"Also consider the Able Carry Max (30L)!"
#60
GORUCK
4.0
(1)
"Sounds like the GORUCK 26L GR2 in Dyneema would be perfect for you."
#61
ULA
4.0
(1)
"I would get a ULA Camino."
#62
Boundary Supply
4.0
(1)
"I mainly use a Boundary Supply Arris pack with the Fanny pack/sling thing."
#63
Gossamer Gear
4.0
(1)
"I carry a somewhat similar load in a 23l gossamer gear vagabond."
#64
OGIO
4.0
(1)
"With that much stuff, I would go with a OGIO Renegade."
#65
Wandrd
4.0
(1)
"Something like the Wandrd PRVKE could work."
#66
Topo
4.0
(1)
"I really love my 40L Topo global travel bag."
#67
Mous
4.0
(1)
"Last year I stumbled across Mous backpacks."
#68
Alpaka
4.0
(1)
"Two that come to mind would be the Alpaka Elements Pro."
#69
Ekster
4.0
(1)
"It's been great so far."
#70
Camelbak
4.0
(1)
"Camelbak atp 26."
#71
Minaal
4.0
(1)
"I wound up really enjoying the Minaal 3.0."
#72
Jansport
4.0
(1)
"Can’t really go wrong with a Jansport."
#73
Trash Bags
4.0
(1)
"Trash bags, guaranteed to be fixed for life."
#74
Code of Bell
4.0
(1)
"Code of Bell: youthful urban vibes."
#75
Briggs & Riley
4.0
(1)
"Check out Briggs & Riley."
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