The 10 Best Everyday Backpacks as of June 2026

How we ranked these everyday backpacks

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

Performance (35%) — how well each backpack does its core job.
Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

#	Everyday Backpacks	Score	Best for	Capacity	Approx price	Amazon links
1	Peak Design Everyday Backpack 30L	9.1	Best premium	30L	£270	View Price
2	Osprey Daylite Plus	8.7	Best value everyday	20L	£75	View Price
3	Samsonite Laptop Backpack	8.6	Best for commuters	20-25L	£90	View Price
4	The North Face Borealis	8.6	Best all-rounder	28L	£95	View Price
5	Fjällräven Kånken	8.5	Best casual/style	16L	£85	View Price
6	Eastpak Padded Pak'r	8.4	Best simple durable	24L	£45	View Price
7	Herschel Little America	8.3	Best style value	25L	£90	View Price
8	Berghaus 24/7 Backpack	8.2	Best budget outdoor-style	25L	£50	View Price
9	Kipling Backpack	8.2	Best lightweight casual	15-20L	£70	View Price
10	Amazon Basics Laptop Backpack	7.9	Best ultra-budget	25L	£25	View Price

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The full ranking

Best premium

Peak Design Everyday Backpack 30L

9.1Our number one pick.

Peak Design's Everyday Backpack is a beautifully made, versatile pack with clever side access, customisable dividers and weatherproof build, beloved by photographers and commuters. It is expensive, but the design and quality are superb.

Comfort: 9.0Organisation: 9.4Build: 9.2Value: 8.4

Pros

Brilliant organisation
Weatherproof build
Versatile dividers

Cons

Expensive
Heavier empty

Check price on Amazon≈ £270

Best value everyday

Osprey Daylite Plus

8.7A superb runner-up.

Osprey's Daylite Plus is a comfortable, well-organised everyday pack with a laptop sleeve, comfy straps and Osprey's lifetime guarantee, excellent value. It is smaller, but ideal for daily and light travel use.

Comfort: 8.8Organisation: 8.6Build: 9.0Value: 9.2

Pros

Comfortable straps
Laptop sleeve
Lifetime guarantee

Cons

Smaller capacity
Few external pockets

Check price on Amazon≈ £75

Best for commuters

Samsonite Laptop Backpack

8.6Rounds out our top three.

Samsonite's laptop backpacks offer padded laptop protection, smart organisation and comfortable, professional designs ideal for the office commute. They are business-focused rather than outdoorsy, but well-made and dependable.

Comfort: 8.6Organisation: 8.8Build: 8.8Value: 8.8

Pros

Good laptop protection
Smart organisation
Professional look

Cons

Business-focused
Less outdoorsy

Check price on Amazon≈ £90

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Best all-rounder

The North Face Borealis

8.6A standout in the upper half.

The North Face Borealis is a comfortable, hard-wearing all-rounder with a supportive back panel, laptop sleeve and plenty of pockets, great for study and commuting. It is a touch bulky, but supremely practical and durable.

Comfort: 8.8Organisation: 8.6Build: 8.8Value: 8.8

Pros

Comfortable back panel
Durable
Lots of pockets

Cons

Bulky
Sporty looks

Check price on Amazon≈ £95

Best casual/style

Fjällräven Kånken

8.5A well-rounded mid-table pick.

Fjällräven's Kånken is an iconic, simple and durable casual backpack with a boxy design, hard-wearing Vinylon fabric and timeless style, popular for school and city use. It lacks padded comfort for heavy loads, but is charming and tough.

Comfort: 8.2Organisation: 8.0Build: 8.8Value: 8.8

Pros

Iconic durable design
Hard-wearing fabric
Timeless style

Cons

Basic strap padding
Simple organisation

Check price on Amazon≈ £85

Best simple durable

Eastpak Padded Pak'r

8.4Great value in the middle of the pack.

Eastpak's Padded Pak'r is a simple, bombproof everyday backpack with a famous 30-year warranty and timeless design, brilliant value for school and casual use. It is basic on organisation, but tough and dependable.

Comfort: 8.2Organisation: 8.0Build: 8.8Value: 9.2

Pros

30-year warranty
Tough and simple
Great value

Cons

Basic organisation
Thin straps

Check price on Amazon≈ £45

Best style value

Herschel Little America

8.3A dependable pick if the price is right.

Herschel's Little America is a stylish mountaineering-inspired backpack with a magnetic strap closure and padded laptop sleeve, popular for its looks. The drawstring access is less convenient, but it is a fashionable, decent-quality pack.

Comfort: 8.2Organisation: 8.0Build: 8.4Value: 8.6

Pros

Stylish design
Padded laptop sleeve
Good build

Cons

Drawstring access fiddly
Style over function

Check price on Amazon≈ £90

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Best budget outdoor-style

Berghaus 24/7 Backpack

8.2Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

Berghaus's 24/7 backpack offers comfortable carrying, a laptop pocket and durable build at a budget price, a versatile commute-and-outdoors pack. It is plainer than premium packs, but practical and good value.

Comfort: 8.4Organisation: 8.2Build: 8.4Value: 9.0

Pros

Comfortable carry
Laptop pocket
Affordable

Cons

Plainer looks
Mid organisation

Check price on Amazon≈ £50

Best lightweight casual

Kipling Backpack

8.2A budget-friendly option worth a look.

Kipling's nylon backpacks are light, soft and practical with the brand's signature crinkle fabric and plenty of pockets, popular for everyday casual use. They are less structured, but light, roomy and well-made.

Comfort: 8.4Organisation: 8.4Build: 8.2Value: 8.6

Pros

Light and roomy
Lots of pockets
Soft and comfy

Cons

Unstructured
Limited laptop protection

Check price on Amazon≈ £70

Best ultra-budget

Amazon Basics Laptop Backpack

7.9Rounds out our top ten.

The Amazon Basics laptop backpack offers padded laptop storage and a roomy main compartment for very little, fine for budget commuting and study. It is basic and less durable, but covers the essentials cheaply.

Comfort: 7.8Organisation: 8.0Build: 7.8Value: 9.2

Pros

Cheap
Laptop compartment
Roomy

Cons

Basic build
Thin padding

Check price on Amazon≈ £25

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the everyday backpacks in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Peak Design Everyday Backpack 30L, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Osprey Daylite Plus and Samsonite Laptop Backpack are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best everyday backpacks without overthinking it, the Peak Design Everyday Backpack 30L is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £270

Our top picks at a glance

Peak Design Everyday Backpack 30L

Osprey Daylite Plus

Samsonite Laptop Backpack

How we ranked these everyday backpacks

At a glance: top 10 compared

The full ranking

Peak Design Everyday Backpack 30L

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Osprey Daylite Plus

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Samsonite Laptop Backpack

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The North Face Borealis

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Fjällräven Kånken

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Eastpak Padded Pak'r

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Herschel Little America

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Berghaus 24/7 Backpack

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Kipling Backpack

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Amazon Basics Laptop Backpack

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Frequently asked questions

The bottom line

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