Awesome Backpacks

The Black Ember Forge 30 converts between backpack, briefcase, and shoulder bag. It expands from 20L to 30L and includes ergonomic straps, a laptop/tablet sleeve, Fidlock magnetic hardware, theft-resistant zippers, and a luggage strap. Built with weatherproof EmberTex nylon, Aquaguard zippers, and aluminum hardware. Shoulder strap sold separately.

The VAULT3 is an incredibly versatile backpack for everyday carry. The bag has three main sections: a quick-access compartment, a main core for its modules, and an expandable bay. Available modules include elastic grids, zipper packs, padded dividers, a tech pack, a Dopp kit, and more. Mix and match to make it your own, then change it up for different days.

Japanese bag maker Murase Kabanko and leather expert Noriki Okada created this jaw-dropping backpack by layering leather and brass rivet embellishments to emulate the look of tosei-gusoku samurai armor. Stitched oni demons on its sides send a further message not to mess with its wearer. Each bag is handmade, and there’s a 6-month wait for delivery.

The Shasta 23L is Monti’s flagship cooler backpack, offering 55-hour ice retention while weighing just 17.2 oz. It holds up to 23 cans or 5 wine bottles, includes backpack straps, and packs into its own stuff sack. Made from ripstop nylon with waterproof zippers. It’s also available in a smaller 14L size and as a tote bag.

Carrying a fire pit to your campsite can be a pain. The Packfire solves that problem by stowing an entire wood-burning fire pit in a hardshell backpack. Its walls fold for easy travel and set up in seconds atop a steel base. Plus, its walls are designed to reduce smoke and concentrate heat. Sign up now before the Kickstarter launch for the lowest price.

Welcome to the real world of The Matrix, as designed by Troubadour, an awesome maker of stylish, sustainably-made bags that multi-task for work and weekends. The Matrix excels as a tactical tech organizer. The zippered front pocket is built-in tech command center to store gear with files, elastic loops, and magnetic compartments.

Inside Line Equipment’s slick black backpack has room for all your everyday gear, including a waterproof roll-top compartment and sleeves for a 16″ MacBook and a tablet. It’s made from durable (and shiny!) X-PAC UX10 fabric with water-resistant YKK zippers. Thick padding in its back and shoulder straps provide all-day comfort.

The substantial and structured GRID bag from Ekster switches quickly between backpack and duffel modes. It has a capacious, ripstop-lined main area with dual sections, elastic mesh pockets, and a 13″ padded laptop compartment. It’s water-resistant and has a waterproof and RFID-blocking outer pocket for phones or other small items.

The boxy BRP UrbanHaul is a rugged, water-resistant pack with 2000 cubic inches of storage. Made from durable XPAC material, it features dual water bottle pockets, a MOLLE panel, and a bright orange interior for visibility. With YKK zippers and a sternum strap, it’s ready for urban settings and outdoor adventures. Comes in orange, grey, green, or black.

This backpack from WaterField is a model of efficiency. It’s compact and slim, while providing plenty of space. It has padded sleeves for both a 16″ MacBook Pro and a 13″ iPad, along with deep side pockets, two zippered front pockets, and an interior security pocket. Available in X-Pac canvas or waxed canvas, both with full-grain leather and YKK zippers.

This folding chair gives you a place to sit when camping, hiking, fishing, or waiting in long lines. Under its seat is a cooler bag that holds snacks and drinks, along with pockets for a water bottle and small accessories. The chair holds up to 331 lb. and can be carried backpack style. It folds up to just 1.2″ thick when not in use.

Forget cheap drugstore first aid kits. Be prepared for anything with this military-grade pack, which comes packed with useful emergency medical items, from bandages and splints to a stethoscope, scalpel, blood pressure cuff, burn dressings, and much more.

This ginormous backpack from Plei Design has enough room to carry all your board gaming supplies. It has a large, expandable main compartment that can hold multiple game boxes and has plenty of pockets for dice, cards, and game pieces. And if carrying seven games isn’t enough, it includes a bonus bag with space for three more games.

Korin’s HubPack X backpack is designed to be the perfect weekend travel bag. It has a spacious main compartment with plenty of room for your clothes, laptop, and other gear and is built to stand up to whatever the world dishes out. It’s made from a cut-resistant fabric and has a built-in TSA-compliant lock and retractable steel cable to secure its contents.

Alpaka’s Metro Cross Body bag is right-sized for your everyday essentials. The asymmetric bag comes in left- or right-shoulder versions, offering easy access to its main compartment and mesh accessory pouch for lefties or righties. The bag has a padded sleeve for an 11″ tablet or laptop, a side phone pocket, and an expandable water bottle pocket.

This ultra-lightweight bag from Ultix transforms from a backpack to a sling and folds up small enough to toss in your suitcase or pocket as a spare when traveling. Inside, you’ll find pockets and dividers for keeping items organized. Its exterior waterproof pocket is perfect for stashing wet swim trunks.