Awesome Backpacks

A no-nonsense backpack for the modern outdoorsman. The Lecht is a 20L bag made of waterproof waxed cotton canvas. It has a zipped  pouch and two side pockets outside, and a laptop compartment and pocket array on the inside. Available in five colors.

Black Ember’s latest bag has magnetic locks for adding optional packing cubes and DSLR pouches. You can also add compression straps and external pouches. The adjustable shoulder and sternum straps, frame sheet and mesh back panel will keep you cool and comfy.

There’s nothing worse than being caught out in an unexpected downpour, then getting to your destination to find all the stuff in your backpack is wet. Worry no more when you choose any of the awesome weatherproof packs over on Everyday Carry’s latest shopping list.

State Bicycle Co.’s backpack is decked out in sprinkle-covered donuts, just like the one Homer snarfs down. The weatherproof Cordura bag offers an expandable roll-top, a reflective front panel, and pockets for a water bottle, a bicycle U-lock, and a padded one for a laptop.

Mike Judge’s heavy metal doofuses grace Doc Marten’s signature Pascal 8-eye boot. One pair has a white and black colorway, while the other one is in blue and black. A leather backpack and a t-shirt round out the collection.

Mochibrand’s latest drawstring backpack is for outdoor enthusiasts. The Action DB Pro is made of DWR fabric, has five separate compartments and rolls up into a palm-sized form for storage. It also has an optional action camera strap, drinking tube clip and more.

Inspired by military packs, but with modern touches like magnetic snaps, a laptop compartment, and padded interior dividers. Holds a DLSR w/ 3 to 5 lenses, and converts to a travel pack. Made from waterproof fabric with leather accents. In charcoal, black, or green.

An elegant and versatile bag which quickly transforms between backpack, briefcase, and messenger. It’s got compartments for gadgets and gear, and an expandable main section that can hold clothing and even camera gear. Available in leather or canvas/leather combos.

The perfect carry-on for road warriors, combining suitcase and backpack. Its main clamshell compartment is ideal for clothes, a ventilated space keeps shoes or dirty laundry separate, while pockets are there for gadgets, laptop, water bottle, and other gear.

A versatile everyday bag for work and leisure. It holds a 15″ Macbook Pro, gadgets and gear, has a water bottle pocket, and hide-away straps for your skate deck, a pocket for your action camera, and they throw in a smartphone stand for watching videos.

The CoPilot is a modular version of Henty’s patented bag-within-a-bag combo. Choose from two garment bags – messenger or backpack – and four inner bags: a single pocket tube, a dry bag, a messenger bag, or a backpack. It comes in black, navy or camo.

The DeWalt DGC530 is the perfect pack for carrying tools, with 20 internal pockets, and three more outside. It has a built-in dock for a DeWalt 20V MAX lithium ion battery, dual USB ports, and flat pockets for charging gadgets on the go.

Topo Designs’ 61.4L duffel bag has padded base and side panels so your belongings won’t stick out while you’re carrying the bag. It has stowable backpack straps, a removable shoulder strap and multiple external and internal pockets for organization.

Everyday Carry provides a guide to the best backpacks to transport your laptop, pens, paper, books, batteries, water bottles, tools, and other gear. From minimal packs like the Topo Designs Y-Pack to rugged military designs like the 5.11 Rush 12, they’ve got you covered.

Taiwan-based Fyber Forma has a line of minimalist backpacks made of Tyvek and nylon. The COS is made of a single layer of Tyvek, while the APO is larger and is made of two layers of heavy Tyvek. Both are water-repellent and have a faux leather bottom.

The Powerup Backpack can charge up to three devices at once, including a laptop, thanks to its removable 22400mAh battery. Its guide loops and rubber-lined slots secure charging cables neatly. It comes with two microUSB cables and an HP laptop charging cable.

Showers Pass’ rugged, waterproof bags not only offer tons of organized storage, their Transit and Utility backpacks also come with four grommet mountable LED beacon lights and reflective trim for safety, and a removable waist strap that converts to a hip pack.

A day pack for explorers. The SHADO Pack has a dedicated EDC compartment, padded laptop compartment, bladder tube ports, bladder clips, external cinch cord, straps and belt with PALS webbing, padded back and hip wings and an optional gear trap.

Subtech Sports’ Pro Drybag is a backpack that’s airtight, waterproof up to 164ft, and shockproof thanks to its detachable and inflatable inner airbag.  Its zipper opens diagonally to allow easy access to the main compartment.

Waterfield’s big backpack offers plentiful space for overnights, with padded compartments for a 15″ laptop, a 13″ tablet, a zippered main section for gear and clothes, external compartments for travel documents, and side pouches for bottles. In waxed canvas or nylon with leather accents.

The water-resistant Sport Field Bag has a ventilated compartment for wet items and is large enough to fit a basketball. It also has a padded 15″ laptop compartment, a hidden pocket for small items, ventilated back panel and straps and a rain fly.

Designer label Oliver Cabell aims to make premium quality fashions for prices that are much more reasonable than fancy brands who mark up items as much as 12x. Their clean-lined Logan backpack is crafted in Italy from cotton canvas and leather and holds up to a 13″ laptop.

Spacious, comfortable and stylish laundry bags. Available in 115L or 55L capacities, ChipmunkBags are made of durable nylon and seatbelt webbing and have a zippered pocket for small items. The large ChipmunkBag also has padded straps and a divider.