13 ULTIMATE work backpacks for 2025 (& where to get them)

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00:00 - Intro
0:35 - Bellroy Tokyo Totepack Compact
1:38 - Nomatic Navigator Lite 15L
2:35 - Harber London Classic Rucksack
3:49 - Evergoods PLC 20L
4:49 - Wandrd Duo Daypack
5:47 - Alpha One Niner Whitley Backpack
6:46 - Black Ember Forge
7:49 - Minaal Daily 3.0 Bag
8:55 - Modern Dayfarer V2 Backpack
9:51 - Aer City Pack pro
11:09 - SYMPL Weekender Backpack 25L
12:27 - Mous Extreme Commuter Backpack
13:45 - Boundary Supply Errant Pro

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Below are the 13 best Work backpacks you should definitely check out. The list is arranged from smallest to largest and you'll find the SafetyWing Travel Rating for each pack by watching our full review!

🎒 1 - Bellroy Tokyo Totepack Compact - Quirky and urban work pack

🎒 2 - Nomatic Navigator Lite 15L - Businessy, professional, and feature-heavy work EDC

🎒 3 - Harber London Classic Rucksack
✍🏼 Chic, professional, and sophisticated work EDC

🎒 4 - Evergoods PLC 20L
✍🏼 Impressively durable work EDC

🎒 5 - Wandrd Duo Daypack
✍🏼 Adventurous/professional work pack, perfect for photographers *DISCLAIMER: The WANDRD Duo is now discontinued, check out the WANDRD PRVKE instead! They are both great weather resistant bags for photographers.

🎒 6 - Alpha One Niner Whitley Backpack
✍🏼 Tactical and designer work pack

🎒 7 - Black Ember Forge
✍🏼 Dark, urban, mysterious, and feature-heavy work pack

🎒 8 - Minaal Daily 3.0 Bag
✍🏼 Sleek and streamlined workpack

🎒 9 - Modern Dayfarer V2 Backpack
✍🏼 Urban work/gym pack

🎒 10 - Aer City Pack Pro
✍🏼 Urban EDC for work, awesome AER-sthetic and comfort

🎒 11 - SYMPL Weekender Backpack 25L
✍🏼 Professional work/travel pack

🎒 12 - Mous Extreme Commuter Backpack
✍🏼 Businessy work/travel pack for gear (New to the backpack industry)

🎒 13 - Boundary Supply Errant Pro
✍🏼 Well-designed and durable work/travel pack

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[jackjack_jk]

after watching your 13 best picks for this year, I'm now more excited what your bag will be by then

[JohnDoe-qjmu]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

00:00 🎒 Video introduces 13 top work everyday carry backpacks for 2023, each with an in-depth review.
00:14 🤝 Sponsored by Safety Wing Insurance, tailored for digital nomads and remote workers.
00:28 🌆 Bellroy Tokyo Tote Pack Compact: 14L, colorful urban design, $185, fits up to 13" laptop, 3.5/5 travel rating.
01:37 💼 Nomatic Navigator Light: 15L (expandable to 21L), $180, fits up to 16" laptop, 4/5 travel rating.
02:33 🖐️ Harbor London Classic Rucksack: Handmade, 17.4L, $400, fits 13-16" laptops, 3.5/5 travel rating.
03:54 🌱 Evergoods Panel Loader Classic: 20L, $180, fits up to 17" laptop, 3/5 travel rating.
04:46 🏞️ Wander Duo: 20L, $234, specialized for outdoorsy photographers, 4/5 travel rating.
05:58 🌑 Alpha One-Niner Whitley: 20L, $190, fits up to 16" MacBook Pro, 3.5/5 travel rating.
06:52 🔳 Black Ember Forge: 20L (expandable to 30L), $270, fits up to 15" laptop, 5/5 travel rating.
07:49 ⚙️ Menaul Daily Bag 3.0: 21L, $290, highly secure laptop storage, 5/5 travel rating.
09:01 🏋️‍♂️ Modern Dayfarer Backpack: 24L, $200, gym-oriented, fits up to 16" laptop.
09:15 🎒 Features 840D ballistic nylon exterior, ventilated shoe compartment, ideal for gym/work life with lots of side access.
09:43 🥈 Air City Pack Pro is introduced, notable for urban everyday carry; 24 liters, four colors, and priced at $210.
10:24 💻 Half Moon laptop sleeve fits 16-inch laptops; made with 1680D ballistic nylon, clamshell opening, and comfortable design.
11:06 🌊 Simple Weekender Backpack: 25 liters, designed for work-play balance; weather-resistant, eco-friendly materials, priced at $200 with a lifetime warranty.
12:31 📱 Mouse 25 Liter Backpack: New player from the phone casemarket; tech-focused, heavy-duty, and priced at $250.
13:39 🌐 Boundary Supply Errant Pro: 25 liters expandable to 30, caters to creatives; versatile with modular ecosystem, priced from $340.
15:05 ✈️ Shoutout to Safety Wing for travel insurance designed for digital nomads and remote workers; user-friendly and responsive customer service.
15:33 🎥 The host is "pack fluid" meaning his favorite backpack is constantly changing; no specific all-time favorite mentioned.

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[jonuiuc]

Nice, what timing. My job just issued me a big honker Thinkpad and it's just a smidge too large for my alpaka tech brief 16. Time for a new daily bag.

[FRANHER]

I'd like to see more 17" laptop backpacks next time, i'm having a really tough time looking for a decent waterproof backpack for my laptop... still a pretty awesome list!

[RyaniVice]

I loved the format of this video very well done!

[matcha_whirlpool]

Im from Hong Kong and what a great surprise to see you are based in Hong Kong!

[cionheart]

I still rock the V1 of the Dayfarer for over 5 years in a row, everyday on the commute, in the gym, still looks like new. Awesome bag.

[aerotrunk]

After watching these 13 choices, I can't wait for the final output of your brand. All the best, Aaron!

[ChrisW]

Yes! All vids rock, but this is one of my favourites. Sad to see you forgot the "does it fit a sixpack 0.5 litres beer on the way home from work?" component, though! :D :D

Looks wise, I think the Modern Dayfarer looks so good for work, as does the Aer! Pity they're going to be wiped off the list by the Fyro bags in the future.

Cheers, Chris

[Fnantier]

Have you ever considered to review any Waterfield backpacks? I've never tried one but from a looks point of view, I find them to be incredibly visually appealing and well designed!

[andrebynoe]

Is there a bag that you would recommend for everyday office work and for a few days business trip?

[fishingdinner]

Lots of great options! Esp on the weather resistant side. Thank you!

[goshick]

Thanks, man. This video is something I wanted.

[ephraimtj]

Hey aaron, can you do a review on the wenger mx eco light and professional?

[superVelen]

Just wanna say I love all the EDC reviews that are coming out of your channel. I recently saw PIONEER carry good dropped some bag packs and Panda specifically looks really great but haven’t been able to find any review anywhere. Would love to see it on your channel

[jeddevoyte]

Thanks for this Aaron. I got my eye on the Mous backpack. Looks so Awesome! Can't wait for the full review. After watching this video, I'm excited to see your backpack, Aaron.

[shanecavette]

Hello Aaron, do you have a store in Hong Kong? Going to be here for another week and i can’t find any Aer products sold here. I really want to try out the flight pack vs the tech sling for day to day business in Hong Kong. Would you happen to be selling any old Aer bags?
Thanks,
-Shane

[ato]

Great video, was looking for exactly this. Re: Bellroy Tokyo Totepack Compact, isn't all your video footage of the regular 20L and not the 14L Compact? This was brought up in the full review vid.

[wizerdjuice]

Any of the have a separate shoulder strap? 3 way/ hybrid/ convertible

[Hydraty]

Hey Aaron,

First off thanks for your work, following it closely what you're doing is so helpful and well made, so cheers for that !

Had a quick one for you as I think I haven't stumbled upon this type of video yet : but do you have recommendations for backpacks that could withstands some harsher conditions (e.g mountains, skiing...) and still be fit for daily use ?