Backpacks

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.

This carry-on combines the airport friendliness of a roller bag with the everyday utility of a backpack. Its straps stow away when not in use, and its wheels have a fabric cover to protect your clothes when wearing it as a pack. Has a quick access padded laptop compartment too.

Summer is almost over, and that means it’s time to head back to school. Keep your laptop, battery pack, cables, notebooks, and your other go-to gear organized and at the ready with one of Everyday Carry’s picks for the best school backpacks of the year.

Colfax Design Works‘ rugged and capacious duffle/backpack combo weighs just a little over 1 lb., and is weatherproof and puncture-resistant. It has multiple lashing points on the outside, four grab handles, and carry straps that can be turned into backpack straps.

Mission Workshop’s bag is a proper workhorse for anyone who carries photography equipment. It’s got dedicated, padded spaces for a camera, lenses, a laptop, and other gear, and is compatible with Arkiv accessories. Pre-order by 8/29/18, and save $80 with code INTEGER.

Klein Tools’ Tradesman Pro Tool Master Backpack lets you carry and organize numerous tools in a convenient and portable package. It has 48 pockets, including ones in a removable caddy with a carrying handle and a d-ring and metal hook for hanging.

Most workout backpacks are just for your gym clothes, but the Pakama IS the gym. This large, water-resistant rolltop bag comes pre-loaded with 10 pieces of portable fitness gear so you can work out anywhere. A companion smartphone app offers up 500+ exercises.

Peak Design’s 45L Travel Backpack is a one-size-fits-all bag. It has stowable straps and handles on the top, side and even on the back. You can also open its main compartment from the front, top, side and back. It’s also waterproof and has anti-pick pocket zippers.

Wolffepack’s backpacks look like normal bags. But they actually have a clever system where the straps are connected to the rest of the bag by a cord. Pulling the lock lets you swing the bag around to the front. A second pull returns the bag to its normal position.

Despite its name, Six Pack Fitness‘ Expedition Backpack isn’t just for outdoorsmen. Its spacious insulated compartment and included meal containers makes it perfect for gym goers and fitness buffs. It also has enough space for your other items, including your laptop.

GeekOn!’s Board Game Backpack has an expandable main compartment that makes it easy to load board games, even several at once. It’s also padded and waterproof and has a laptop compartment. GeekOn! also offers optional elastic bands for board game boxes.

Rehydrate the on the trail and on other outdoor adventures with one of these easy to wear packs. They come with a cushioned bite valve, side pockets, and reflective trim keep you safe and comfortable while forging ahead. Available in 1.5L, 2L, and 3L sizes in The Awesomer Shop.

Keep your belongings organized and separated with this smartly-designed travel pack. It offers specific compartments for your your hanging garments, a big laptop, dirty clothes, and much more. Save $19 now in The Awesomer Shop.

If you’re always traveling with different amounts or types of gear, you need a truly versatile backpack. Rolltop bags keep your stuff dry, offer easy access, and expandable space. Our friends at Everyday Carry picked eight great packs that take advantage of a rolltop design.

adidas teamed up with renowned Japanese bag maker Porter-Yoshida & Co. to create a three-way briefcase, a two-way boston bag and a variant of the Campus shoes. The Campus’ upper is made of leather and textile with Porter branding. Drops 5/3/18.

Nike’s slick backpack features a trapezoidal silhouette that makes it look like it dropped in from the prop department of a sci-fi movie. It’s got front webbing for clipping on items, a large top-loading compartment, side zip sections, and a padded 15″ laptop sleeve.

Mission Workshop’s weatherproof rolltop pack offers a huge 22-liter main compartment which can be expanded or collapsed. It’s got room for clothes, and pockets for a laptop, iPad, phone, power chargers, keys, sunglasses, and a water bottle, and comes with a lifetime warranty.

BetterBack’s Super Straps is a pair of backpack add-ons that attach to your bag’s straps. When you pull them tight, they distribute the weight away from your neck and shoulders and closer to your spine, making it seem almost half as heavy.

Tronnovate’s Swift is a backpack with a unique zigzag zipper system. The arrangement of the zipper’s chain lets you open only the top or bottom half of the bag. It also makes it easy to open the bag fully. The Swift is also lightweight and water-resistant.

Aer’s Work is a collection of minimalist bags designed to keep gadgets and other daily essentials protected from the elements. From the cable kit to the large backpack, the bags have a simple all-black water-resistant finish and thoughtfully-designed interior pockets.

The Nomad is a 20L backpack with a built-in hammock. It uses an intuitive system of straps and Velcro patches to guide you in unfolding and folding the hammock back with the rest of the bag. It’s made of Cordura 1000 nylon and nylon mesh.

A rugged soft cooler. The Trooper LT 30 has 2″ wide padded carrying straps that let you haul it as a shoulder bag or as a backpack. Its exterior is resistant to puncturing, water, chemicals and UV light. It also has a pair of mounts for accessories such as the included bottle opener.

The latest in the Danish rain gear maker’s line of waterproof bags. The Scout Bag bears Rain’s trademark minimalist design and matte waterproof fabric. It has a laptop compartment, adjustable straps, and a handle with snap buttons. Available in four colors.

Black Ember’s new Citadel pack consists of two matte black bags: one minimal and one modular. Both have a 25L capacity and are IPX-06 waterproof. They have an easy-access top compartment, tuck away shoulder straps, secret back pocket and more.

Subtech Sports’ 45-liter Pro Drybag is still lightweight, waterproof, airtight and floats on water thanks to its detachable airbag. But it now has detachable straps, waist belt and sternum straps. There’s also a 100-liter variant, and a waterproof tote bag with no airbag.