THE BEST Backpacks

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.

Chrome’s boxy black daypack is fully waterproof, with a lightweight, 100% welded construction. Its accessory straps on back are perfect for a bicycle “U” lock, and it has multiple accessory pockets, a top tote handle, and a padded laptop sleeve for up to a 13″ Macbook Pro.

Designed to give artists a way to carry their everyday supplies, Osuza’s innovative backpack opens up completely flat to provide quick, organized access to all of your gear. It’s got lots of loops and pockets for holding tools, brushes, and other loose items, and its top can open to tote long or oddly-shaped items.

Designed for carrying everyday essentials, Molla Space’s over-the-shoulder pack offers plenty of space for gadgets, sunglasses, chargers, headphones, and other gear. Its also got a padded compartment which is large enough for an iPad Mini or the biggest smartphones. Measures 7″w x 13″h x 3″d, and comes in grey, blue, or black.

Are you a road warrior? Constantly traveling from town to town for work trips? Then you need a good carry-on bag that can get you through the next couple of days. Everyday Carry offers their advice about some of the best backpacks, duffels, and other easy-to-travel-with bags out there.

Roark’s oversize backpack has a 55-liter capacity, making it ideal for longer outings. It’s got tie-down elastic straps, a dedicated laptop compartment, hidden passport pocket, and much more, and is made from water-repellent ripstop nylon. We especially appreciate the side handle for carrying in and out of tight airplane aisles.

This 30-liter capacity backpack is useful for everyday carry, but also is designed to keep everything inside dry, even in a torrential downpour. Its roll-top seal ensures water can’t get in, while its soft TPU construction repels water from every other direction.

Nixon’s daypack has a cavernous main compartment with a flat bottom for carrying all of your gear. There are interior slips for accessories, a padded 15″ laptop compartment, and a plush-lined pocket for glasses or watches. We love the variety of available styles from the Alpine Multicam to the ’90s-inspired patchwork color scheme.

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.

Motorcycle lifestyle brand Angry Lane created this versatile backpack to keep gear organized and safe from theft. The 15-liter pack features an embedded Pacsafe cable lock, an RFID-safe blocking pocket, MOLLE-compatible webbing, a foldable rain cover, and comes with a detachable zipper pouch for your passport, cards, and cash.

Serious photography calls for big cameras with large image sensors and lots of lenses. This extra large backpack offers padded storage for a DSLR or two mirrorless cameras, 6 to 8 lenses, 2 to 3 flashes, accessories, a 15.6″ laptop, and a tablet. It also offers multiple tripod carrying positions, and comes with a rain cover.

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.

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.

A sleek and modern everyday bag, featuring a clean and structured look outside, and a highly-organized interior. Its straps are designed for optimal ergonomics, and its insides offer padded, modular separators for cameras, lenses, and other gear.

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.