Travel backpacks

Best Travel Backpacks for Long Trips

Find the perfect pack for your extended adventures

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Choosing the right backpack for long-term travel is crucial. You need something that's comfortable to carry, fits airline carry-on restrictions, and has enough organization to keep your life in order. These backpacks have been tested by thousands of travelers and consistently rank as the best for extended trips.

Travel backpack

Osprey Farpoint 40

$150-180

Long-term travelers

Carry-on sized, comfortable suspension system, and excellent organization. Perfect for long-term travel.

Key Features:

  • Carry-on compliant
  • Comfortable
  • Durable
  • Good organization
Patagonia backpack

Patagonia Black Hole 32L

$129

Adventure travelers

Weather-resistant, lightweight, and sustainably made. Great for adventure travelers.

Key Features:

  • Weather-resistant
  • Lightweight
  • Sustainable
  • Durable
Nomatic backpack

Nomatic Travel Pack

$299

Business travelers

Premium organization with tech compartments, expandable design, and sleek appearance.

Key Features:

  • Excellent organization
  • Tech-friendly
  • Expandable
  • Professional look
REI backpack

REI Co-op Ruckpack 40

$149

Multi-purpose travelers

Versatile, comfortable, and great value. Works for both travel and hiking.

Key Features:

  • Versatile
  • Comfortable
  • Good value
  • Durable