Awesome Backpacks

This large-capacity cooler backpack holds up to 54 cans and ice. Its side pockets provide space for four bottles of wine or other spirits, and its front zippered pocket is ideal for utensils and other accessories. Its insulated main compartment keeps contents cool for up to 24 hours.

We love the bag collection for sophisticated city dwellers by Troubadour and London shirtmaker Thomas Pink, two British brands that exemplify quality materials and craftsmanship. Pink’s fastidious details — like matching shirt pouches — dress up four signature pieces: the Apex Backpack, Caboodle Tech Case, Embark Duffle, and Pathfinder Slim Briefcase.

Nixon’s 45L Escape can be carried over the shoulder like a duffel bag or worn as a backpack. It has a spacious main compartment, a zippered pocket on the inside of its lid, and exterior straps which can hold a skateboard. It’s made from a mix of polyester and recycled plastics, including some pulled from the ocean.

We know COOPH for its great photography tutorials, but they also make accessories and apparel for photographers. Their first backpack is built for versatility. It packs lots of interior pockets and modules like a solar-powered tablet sleeve and a camera cube that fits inside the main compartment or attaches outside. Made from 100% vegan materials.

Icemule’s waterproof cooler backpack has a 33-liter capacity – enough space for up to 24 cans plus ice to keep them cool. PolarLayer insulation foam helps keep ice solid for 24 hours or more, while a valve lets air in for increased insulating as well as buoyancy so it can float.

Engineered to be strong without the heft, Able Carry’s Daybreaker 2 does everything you could ask from a 20-ounce ultralight activity backpack. Made with durable ripstop nylon, it sports a full-length zip for easy access, an internal bottle pocket, and stretch divider made to fit bladders, and a comfy cushioned back panel.

This 30-liter capacity backpack is useful for everyday carry and 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.

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, as well as a D-ring and metal hook for easy hanging.

You never know what kind of goodies you’ll pick up while on vacation. The AuraOne lets you carry a spare backpack inside your suitcase or hanging from your first pack. The lightweight, waterproof bag expands from 21L to 28L and has a dozen pockets, including a back pocket that can hold a 13″ laptop or a water reservoir.

Matador’s weatherproof travel bag is big enough for several days’ clothing but small enough to fit in most airlines’ overhead bins. It converts between backpack and duffel, has a zippered divider system for organizing items, and a bottom section for shoes or dirty items. It’s also got an external access laptop pocket.

Chrome’s latest camera backpack is ready to carry and protect your photography gear in the field. Its side- and top-access main compartment has modular dividers for holding a large camera, lenses, or a drone. It’s got room for a 15″ laptop in its padded sleeve, and multiple pockets for organizing small accessories.

Thanks to its adjustable strap system, the Använda bag can be used as a backpack, messenger bag sling bag, or briefcase. It has a large main compartment, inside and outside pockets, and a laptop sleeve. It’s made with quality materials like leather, heavy-duty canvas, and YKK zippers. It’s also available in vegan leather.

Alpaka’s versatile 35L backpack manages to carry up to a week’s worth of clothes, along with your laptop, tablet, everyday gear, and more. It works its magic via a system of packing cubes, organizational pouches, and exterior straps. Its shell is made from weatherproof fabric sealed with waterproof YKK zippers.

Outdoor gear maker Hyperlite presents a series of essential pieces for safe and comfortable camping: the Unbound 40 – a 40-liter backpack, the Unbound 2P, a three-season tent, and the 20-Degree Quilt, a warm and cozy goose down quilt. Each item is designed to minimize weight and maximize protection from the elements.

The stylish Transfer 2-Way Tote is a zippered daily-carry bag that converts to a backpack with adjustable and removable shoulder straps. A spacious main compartment stores all the day’s essentials, and a padded, faux-fur interior cuddles a laptop up to 16 inches. Pockets hold everything from inks to drinks.

This clever beach lounger folds into a backpack in seconds. In backpack mode, it’ll hold up to 35 liters of your towels, swimsuits, suntan lotion, and hats. In sunbed mode, you get a reclining backrest, a padded mattress, a wind-resistant towel, and a sun canopy. It’s also got an insulated pocket for keeping drinks cool.

Whether you need to carry gear for work or play, the VaultPack is a great way to keep organized on the go. The two-part backpack has a soft outer shell and a waterproof inner bin which keeps gear in separate sections for quick access. Its exterior can be customized with modular pockets and loops for holding various small items.

This large duffel bag has a 40-liter capacity and features a large main compartment, a mesh pocket for separating delicates, and dual zippered storage pockets on the outside. Built-in backpack straps make it easy to carry when hiking. It comes in three vibrant color combinations as well as solid black for a more understated look.

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.

In 2017, Mattel wanted to get in on the Nintendo Switch craze and created a limited-edition backpack that made the handheld console no longer handheld. Ultimately, only three of the $980 backpacks were produced. Peter Knetter offers his take on this electric blue oddity that may or may not have actually existed.

This versatile windbreaker has the ability to transform into a backpack. In jacket mode, it’s got 14 pockets, including places to keep your phone, credit cards, earbuds, passport, eyeglasses, and even large items like a laptop or tablet. In addition to black, it comes in highly-reflective silver fabric for nighttime visibility.

Thanks to its waterproof, submersible construction, this roll-top backpack is ideal for waterfall hikes, riding the rapids, or even surfing. It’s made using sustainable materials, including recycled plastic bottles. It has an interior pocket that holds a 16″ laptop, two exterior zippered pockets, and two Molle strips on front.