Backpacks

This backpack not only provides a place for your everyday essentials, it has an insulated cooler pocket inside, which can keep food and drinks chilled. It’s made from water-repellant snow canvas, has a padded laptop sleeve for 15″ laptops, easy-access accessory pockets, and two water bottle pockets.

This officially-licensed backpack is inspired by the design of NASA astronauts’ classic orange flight suits, complete with mission patches. It’s got room for a 15-inch laptop inside, as well as multiple exterior pockets, and a roll top for maximum packing efficiency.

Keep all your gear organized and quickly accessible with one of Everyday Carry’s 10 picks for the best laptop bags for heading back to school this year. Whether you prefer a backpack or messenger-style bag, they’ve got some great options to choose from, from slim and minimal packs to ones with lots of compartments.

Hazard4’s military-style backpack is perfect for carrying all your photo gear. It’s got room for up to a 16″ laptop, has padded, adjustable organizers for a camera and lenses, and accessory pouches. It smooth outer shell won’t flap while riding a motorcycle, and has mounting points for tie-downs and other add-ons.

Colfax Design Works‘ Project TOAD Dry Bag is waterproof and submersible to under 3ft of water for 30 minutes, thanks to its seam sealing construction and air tight zippers. It also has a buoyancy valve that can inflate or deflate the bag. It has a 40L capacity. Available in black or camo.

This large-capacity pack can carry up to 30 cans and 8 small ice packs in its main compartment. It’s insulated with high-density foam, has a leak-proof liner, and its outside is water repellant. The bag has a large front zipper pocket, a top zipper pocket, and side mesh pockets.

Adv3nture’s backpack hides an insulated and waterproof cooler compartment in its base. The small pack can carry up to six cans, while the large pack can carry up to eight cans. It also has a paracord storage, a laptop compartment, a phone holder and a sunglasses case.

5.11 versatile and capable pack offers an interchangeable gear module on its back, letting you switch between expanded extra storage compartments or a unique Hexgrid, a webbing which can hold items horizontall, vertically, or diagonally. Available in 25L, 32L, and 40L sizes.

A versatile and well-structured everyday backpack, KeySmart’s Urban 21 bag is made for comfort, keeping your items neat, organized, and dry inside. It’s got a ton of pockets, including RFID-blocking, hard-shell, and and padded compartments. Save 22% in The Awesomer Shop.

Moleskine’s Silver Edition backpack was inspired by the packs that come with astronauts’ spacesuits. The exterior and interior are made from a textured and luminous silver plastic that creases with age. Limited to 300 units.

Black Ember’s WPRT backpacks are made of IP6X-rated waterproof textile in matte black. Both the minimal and the modular bags have a 30L capacity and are compatible with Black Ember’s optional straps, while the modular bag can be fitted with pouches.

If you’re willing to be gentle with your backpack in exchange for a minimal style, check out Todd Snyder’s luxurious take on Eastpak’s Padded Sleek’r backpack. The entire bag is made of grey suede leather. It has room for up to a 15″ laptop.

Icon 1000’s Slingbag combines the benefits of a backpack and a messenger bag. It has only one strap, so it’s easy to swing the bag to the front and get to your stuff. But its strap and Fidlock closure also ensure a snug and secure fit. It also comes with a tool roll.

Mammut’s unique backpack is primarily designed for ski touring. But this 14-liter bag is also great for anyone looking for a light bag with easy access compartments. It has large hip pockets and its main compartment can also be accessed from the back.

This oversized pack is just the thing for carrying board games to parties. It has an extendable main compartment for games, pockets for accessories, a notepad slot, two drink holders, and can be expanded with elastic box bands, a dice case, and other add-ons.

The perfect backpack for picnicking and day hikes, the Daytripper offers a duo of separated, leak-resistant cooler compartments, a removable divider for bottles, and includes a bamboo cutting board with cheese knives and a corkscrew. Also available as a tote.

The Rino Ready Companion is a waterproof and fire-resistant backpack with over 40 emergency supplies for two people. That includes a tent, gas masks, a multitool, various light sources and a first aid kit. You can also get just the bag and its pouches.

Japan has done it again. If you’re looking for a backpack that will easily break your back, check out the Backpacker’s Closet. This bag is so large it’s better to think of it as a beanbag in the form of a backpack. Believe it or not, it’s sold out.

Venque’s versatile briefcase is made from waterproof, dustproof, and abrasion-resistant fabric. It can also be carried as a messenger bag or a backpack. It fits up to a 17″ laptop and has luggage style packing and waterproof toiletry pockets.

Nike and PlayStation’s PS x PG backpack matches the gray colorway of the original console and Paul George’s new PG 2.5 signature shoes. It features the PlayStation buttons on the top and the PS logo on the side.

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.

Matador’s upgrade to its packable waterproof backpack, the FreeRain24 2.0 weighs a mere 6.6oz and packs into the palm of your hand. It has a siliconized waterproof coating, internally sealed seams and adjustable, weight-distributing shoulder straps.

Opposethis‘ minimally-styled backpack has a sleek V-shape design that makes both the contents at the top and the bottom easier to reach. It has a dedicated laptop compartment that fits up to 15″ laptops and is made of waterproof nylon. There’s also a 13″ version.

Standley’s LeanBag is the world’s first backpack that you can lean on. It has an aluminum frame that provides ample support for your back, and a rollout sitting pad to protect your butt from dirt. It’s dirt- and water-resistant and has lots of compartments to organize your belongings.

Bagsmart’s Xpedition backpack uses modules that attach to an X-shaped frame using Fidlock magnetic snaps. This not only keeps your items compartmentalized, it also distributes weight evenly, reducing strain when carrying the bag. You can choose from three module sets.

A simply gorgeous open-top backpack with a structured look and easy access to everyday items. It’s got plentiful storage and with an internal laptop pocket and mesh accessory pocket. It looks best in full-grain leather, but it’s also available in nylon/leather or Cordura.

Roka built the Transition Pack to be the ultimate everyday backpack. It has three zippered interior compartments separated by removable Velcro walls, a dedicated laptop sleeve, and a wet/dry bag. It fully unzips flat for easy access to its interior.

Nauset Goods’ backpack is an all-in-one adventure kit that’s designed for folks who don’t want to carry a bunch of camping gear. The waterproof bag comes with four chairs, two tables, two blankets, and two hammocks, all packable and can fit inside the bag.

Loctote improves on its one-of-a-kind anti-theft drawstring backpack. The Flak Sack II features an improved fabric that has the highest rating for slash, tear and abrasion resistance. Its locking strap is steel-reinforced, and its straps are also resistant to cutting as well.

Lightning Packs’ Hoverglide Backpacks separate the bag from the straps – and thus your body – with an elastic coupling. This allows the bag to stay suspended as you move, reducing the impact force and stress on your joints. Available in four models.