Best travel backpacks
We recommend bringing a backpack with you on most trips — they hold a lot, are great on a plane, and keep your hands free! But what are the best travel backpacks? Here we break down on favorite backpacks out there. They are all beautifully made and highly functional. Styles range from super fun and cute to chicly classic. 🎒 Features vary so look for one with features that will best suit your needs! And remember some are convertible and can be worn as a backpack or held as a tote or worn as a purse which is so cool!
The list includes backpacks in various price ranges, with an emphasis on durability, style, and function.
These are the best travel backpacks:
Senreve
The Maestra Bag by Senreve has been worn by some top fashion bloggers for good reason! This beautiful leather handbag is convertible so it can be worn multiple ways: as a tote, satchel, crossbody, or backpack. It is an awesome travel backpack to use as your carry-all tote on the plane and your day bag while on your trip!
8 interior compartments including a padded sleeve that can fit up to a 13” laptop, while the central compartment fits up to a 15” laptop
100% made in Italy
Luxurious micro-suede interior, resistant to stains
Doughnut
Doughnut backpacks are super adorable! Available in a wide variety of color combinations and some different styles and sizes, these are an excellent choice for casual wear. We like these features:
Ultralight
Water-repellent
Water bottle compartment
Real leather trimming
Interior pockets, including tablet or laptop sleeve
Not easily openable from behind, so helps protect from pick-pockets
Tumi
Tumi, the classic, high-quality luggage brand, has some fantastic backpacks for everyday and travel use! They are lightweight, durable, and they come in versatile black and navy hues and also some super fun brights!
Padded laptop and tablet compartment
Water-resistant water bottle pocket that can be used on the interior or exterior of the bag, offering extra space when needed
Leather detailing
Not easily openable from behind, so helps protect from pick-pockets
Bric’s
The high-quality, high-priced luggage brand, Bric’s, has very affordable backpacks! Bric’s has great, lightweight, simple backpacks that hold up well to any weather you may encounter.
Ultra lightweight
Water-resistant
Interior and exterior pockets
Laptop/tablet sleeve
Dagne dover
Dagne Dover makes some awesome bags, and their backpack is no exception! The neoprene backpack looks sporty and adds a fashionable element to your travel wardrobe or your everyday commute. There are plenty of compartments including those on the side for random items or a water bottle. The padded shoulder straps will make carrying heavier things a cinch too!
Quick-drying neoprene is perfect for short excursions like bike rides, a day on the slopes or a hike through nature
Interior and exterior pockets
Laptop sleeve
Neoprene luggage-handle sleeve
Not easily openable from behind, so helps protect from pick-pockets
ISM
Looking for a super sleek and simple backpack? ISM may be for you! With a perfected design, ISM offers their backpack in a small and large version. They give you the option for color of interior and hardware.
Highly versatile design
Exterior is full-grain leather and water-resistant nylon
Laptop compartment with 2 padded sleeves
Padded straps and back
Leather flap for phone charging
Fjallraven kanken
Fjallraven Kanken backpacks are so cute! Highly versatile and simple, they are lightweight with minimal pockets. This is an excellent bag to pack in a suitcase (since it packs down flat, taking up very little room). When you get to your destination, use it as your daily bag!
Hard-wearing, lightweight Vinylon F fabric that is able to withstand dirt and wetness
Spacious main compartment has a large opening with a zip, which makes it easy to pack and unpack
Can be carried as a backpack or a bag via convertible straps
Not easily openable from behind, so helps protect from pick-pockets
Nordace
Nordace specializes in backpacks with features that help make traveling a breeze. Their unique features include hidden pockets for a passport or cash and USB charging ports.
Nylon and microfiber leather
Water-resistant fabric
Laptop sleeve
Hidden pockets
Interior pockets
USB charging port
Luggage strap
Jon hart
Jon Hart does a simple, cute backpack great for travel, school or work. They offer one style of a “large backpack” in a wide range of colors. Monogramming is available.
Vinyl coated canvas with natural leather trim
Streamlined design with large interior pocket space
Lo & sons
Lo & Sons specializes in travel bags and accessories. They make an excellent versatile backpack that can also be held like a tote from the top handles (perfect for business occasions). We love their engineering of space and pockets!
Dedicated laptop sleeve makes it easy to access laptop when going through security
Water-resistant zippers to keep rain
Front pocket with perfect organization to keep pens, keys, and earbuds at the ready
Luggage sleeve
Easy-to-reach stash pocket to keep passport, phone, and money
Not easily openable from behind, so helps protect from pick-pockets
