The Best Travel Backpacks for 2025

The long-awaited successor to the Minaal Carry-on 2.0 has finally landed and we re seriously excited about it. The new Unified Harness, built from the inside out, means the 3.0 is more comfortable to carry especially on longer journeys. The tech compartment now opens flat. And our new Picton fabric withstands the harshest elements whether you re dealing with rocks and rain in Colorado (it s 22% more resistant to tearing), or fluff and dust in your ancient Istanbul hotel (it's extra lint-resistant, too). Rugged new zippers and pull tabs also make it even easier to open/close, even when it s tightly packed. We ve made dozens of other improvements, too, which you can read about in detail here. Years of testing and thoughtful user feedback have contributed to a revamped design that makes getting from A to B easier, faster, and more enjoyable than ever before. Bundle it with the Daily 3.0 for special pricing and an even more flexible combo.

Redesigned and made with 100% recycled fabrics, the Cotopaxi Allpa 42 L travel pack is perfectly sized for long trips, with suitcase-style organization to keep all your gear in easy reach.

Osprey's Farpoint Travel Pack 40 is perfect for a weekend getaway in the city or the wilderness. The Light Wire frame suspension transfers the load from harness to hip belt. A mesh back panel improves ventilation and the mesh on the harness and hip belt reduces chafing under load. The entire suspension stows away under a zippered panel creating a sleek silhouette for transport. Unzip the lockable sliders to access the main compartment. Inside there's a mesh pocket for small items. Dual compression straps keep cargo from shifting during transit. Outside you'll find a zippered front panel slash pocket to keep you organized and sewn attachment points to lash on extra gear. No matter how much you choose to carry, dual compression straps stabilize the load. The padded top and side handles give you purchase when you need to toss the Farpoint 40 into the back of the bus. No matter where you go, the Farpoint is backed by Osprey's All Mighty .

Large Capacity & Organized: Dimensions: 20.47 x 13.39 x 9.06 inch. Depending on the packing methods and contents, the actual usable capacity ranges between 38-40L. This carry-on backpack provides ample space for all your travel essentials. It features a large main compartment with a separate laptop compartment, and several other pockets and compartments for organization

Convenient Storage: You can reach the main compartment from the quick access front pocket for easy reach of your travel essentials on the go, and the main compartment can also be unzipped like a suitcase for easy packing and unpacking; The tech compartment can accommodate up to 17" laptop and 13 inch iPad with accessories; Front pocket, top pocket and side pockets for easy access to glasses, documents and travel liquids, etc.

TSA Friendly & Flight Approved: The laptop compartment is friendly designed to be opened 90 -180 for security scanning, helps get through airport security checkpoints quick and easy; And the dimension meets the maximum size requirements by IATA flight, it's ideal for airplane traveling

Built to Last and Sustainable: Made of premium quality YKK zippers and durable recycled fabric that is 100% post-consumer material made from PET plastic bottles, which is sustainable and can also reduce energy consumption and pollution; Keep traveling with the best recycled fabric! The results might surprise you

Ultra-comfortable & Easy Carry: 3D padded back panel and contoured thick shoulder straps for superior ergonomic comfort. An adjustable chest buckle help transfer weight off your shoulders, keeping you relaxed and cozy all the time; Two handles, one on top and one on the side provide flexible carrying experience. A strap on the back for luggage pass-through for convenient carry

TRAVEL THE WORLD WITH ONE RUCK If you want to travel the world with one bag, it s a ruck, and it s GR2 . The GR2 offers all the pockets and organization, is carry-on compliant, and allows for hands-free travel because roll bags suck. Patterned after Special Forces medical rucks, GR2 is big, tough, and built to travel outside the airport. Special Forces operate in cities, mountains, jungles, and deserts worldwide, facing the most difficult challenges known to man. Since our founding, Green Berets have been judge and jury of GORUCK quality. We proudly overbuild every GR2 to Special Forces life or death quality standards so that we re confident it will keep up with you and your lifestyle. One ruck on your back with everything you need to do whatever you want. Backed by our Scars Lifetime Guarantee, aka the best guarantee on the market. Sale products are final sale and not eligible for returns, exchanges, or discounts, including GOVX. Features Quick access zipper pocket under the top handle Extra Padded Straps and top handle to carry heavier loads more comfortably YKK zippers with silent, glove friendly zipper pulls constructed from parachute 550 cord Primary Material: 1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel A removable, hard plastic frame sheet stabilizes the laptop compartment and allows you to carry more weight comfortably 2 Compartments: Inner compartment with 3 pockets and outer compartment with 3 pockets and a built-in field pocket 4 rows of external and internal MOLLE webbing let you customize GR2 how you want Includes adjustable and removable Training Sternum Strap Scars Lifetime Guarantee: The best on the market Specs + Materials Primary Material: 1000D Cordura Back Panel: 210D CORDURA Underneath Shoulder Straps: 210D CORDURA 26L Dimensions: 12.5"W x 18"H x 7.25"D 26L Weight: 3.9 LBS 34L Dimensions: 12.5"W x 20.5"H x 9"D 34L Weight: 4.1 LBS 40L Dimensions: 12.5"W x 22 H x 9 D 40L Weight: 4.5 LBS Laptop Compartment: 26L: 11.5"W x 16.5"H / 34L: 12"W x 18.5"H / 40L: 12"W x 19.5"H External Slant Pocket: 26L: 11"W x 9.5"H / 34L: 11"W x 11"H / 40L: 11"W x 11"H Internal Elastic Pocket: 26L: 12.5"W x 10"H / 34L: 12.5"W x 12"H / 40L: 12.5"W x 13"H Outer Compartment Mesh Pocket 1: 26L: 11"W x 9.5"H / 34L: 11"W x 11.5"H / 40L: 11.5"W x 14"H Outer Compartment Mesh Pocket 2: 26L: 10.5"W x 12.5"H / 34L: 11.5"W x 12.5"H / 40L: 12"W x 14"H Outer Compartment Cordura Pocket 1: 26L: 9"W x 5"H / 34L: 9"W x 5.5"H / 40L: 11"W x 12"H Outer Compartment Cordura Pocket 2: 26L: 10.75"W x 5.5"H / 34L: 10"W x 5.5"H / 40L: 12"W x 13.5"H

Perfectly suited to adapt between work and travel, the Thule Subterra 2 Hybrid travel bag can be carried as a slimmed-down briefcase or expanded into a backpack to fit whatever essentials you need.

The best-selling carry-on is back and better than ever, designed to help you enjoy the journey just as much as the destination. Carry-on friendly sizes For overnights, business travel, weekends, and week-long trips Packed with smart features for stress-free travel days Build your custom travel system with the 15L Everyday Bag, Clip-in pouches, and Packing Cube Set (sold separately)

The comfortable, maximum-sized carry on for trips of a week or more. Pack light, move fast, and skip baggage claim. The Travel Backpack Pro 40L packs like a suitcase and carries like a backpack. "Best backpack for single-bag travelers" Wirecutter

A versatile, durable, and beautiful carry-on travel backpack driven by a simple truth: no two trips are the same. Features top, side, front and rear acc...

The carry-on travel backpack that keeps you moving The Travel Pack 3 is a versatile carry-on backpack designed for traveling smart. It features a streamlined design and smart organization so you can skip the baggage carousel and stay on the go. Move Smarter .