The 5 Best Work Backpacks

Protecting the essential devices, gear, and accessories needed to do our jobs, work backpacks are arguably the most important type of backpack that you can own. With so many of us returning to office life, right now seems like the perfect time to take a deep dive, highlighting 5 of our favorite work backpacks on the market.

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Video Chapters:

00:00 Introduction
00:57 Aer Tech Pack 2
05:38 Bellroy Transit Workpack
08:52 Mission Workshop Rhake Backpack
12:12 Timbuk2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe
15:07 Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24L

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[ChoulLeong]

I have a Transit workpack and a transit backpack from Bellroy. The shoulder strap will loosen, and backpack gets lower and lower even as i walk and move my shoulder... I wasn't carrying a very heavy load and just 15inch laptop, afew textbooks, a 500ml water bottle and some small accessories, weight total of less than 4kg. Bellroy's shoulder straps have been a problem since I bought both my backpacks from them in October 2021. It's a major design and materials flaws and frustrating when using their bag on a daily basis. I hope viewers make sure that this problem is fixed before buying. Anyway, as of December 2022, Bellroy offers no solution to that.

[madzyadzy]

I’ve used the Bellroy transit workpack for about 6 months and love it. Only gripe is the straps. They have some proprietary plastic clasp that is meant to hold the straps in place but for me, they still slip as I walk to work.

[shahnazparveen]

I like all the black products. But it will be great if you change the background to light grey or grey. It’s difficult to see the details with the black background.

[AndSoWeLaughed]

A full size edc water bottle is different to a lot of people, might be more helpful to ease he volume. I’d never heard of mission workshop and whilst I think the bag is ugly, I like the function of those front pockets. I’m a tech pouch person but would definitely use those ones on the bag because they look really well made and thought out. Thanks for sharing!

[RandomWalker]

I am recommending black ember shadow 22 for work. And is completely waterproof like completely.

[microvizart]

8:28 what do you guys mean here? I'm pretty confient that all the zippers on Transit Workpack are PU coated hence waterproof. Am I understanding this wrongly?

[melissasarcon]

Please do a review of wheeled backpacks. Thank you!

[ashes]

Looks like you aren’t reviewing the new 2022 version of the CPL24 (the version says 2021 in the video). Not sure how that affects the review information on the sturdiness of the frame sheet or the sweatiness of the back panel (since that has been updated). I’d be curious to know if the new version would rate better here.

It seems specifically pertinent here given that this list is for 2022 and the new bag has been out for months and this was posted 6 days ago.

[RustyBrakes]

I know people are asking for lighter backgrounds still, but I did notice it's a good improvement from some other videos! just a touch lighter and it'll be perfect

[LucidButler]

What water bottle is that? Just before 14min into the video.

[branjobu]

The new Aer City Pack Pro is also a good contender! Would love to see you guys review it :)

[danlucente]

Why is the Rhake now $450+ ? 😢 any discounts available?

[calebcaleb]

i’m really looking for a good edc backpack with a lot of secret pockets/stash pockets any recommendations?

[boy]

What's name of the gray jacket the presenter is wearing?

[BrainFlipp]

Which is the EDC pouch that you are using in this video?

[frankcn]

This channel deserves more subs. Good work.

[tommypoopums]

This video is hard on both the eyes and ears. The lighting is dark and the audio muddy. You probably want to step back from the mic and talk louder and clearer, and mix the sound a bit brighter.

[sneakergearz]

The CPL24 you went over is the v3. Also, adding Alpha One Niner and their new Whitely is one of the best options out there right now. Awesome production value.

[MrMike-zbfr]

all these backpack designers never travel by subway or walk in crowded areas, all well designed that backpacks give too much unwanted access...

[lampexxl]

Some people say the Authority Pack Deluxe has a false bottom, just not a very good one. So how is it? I plan to use my MacBook Pro with a sleeve inside the compartment, so is it really something to worry about?