A roundup of the best business travel backpacks for every budget

Packing for business travel, when compared to a holiday, is a horse of a different colour. Your backpack needs to hold your laptop and professional items as well as have room for some clothing (and maybe, if you’re fortunate, items for play). Plus, appearance and having a professional look counts a little more when you’re away on business.

Whether you're looking for something sleek and stylish or functional and budget-friendly, there's a business travel backpack out there to meet your needs. Here's a roundup of the best options for every budget, style, and function.

Budget Friendly Business Travel Backpack

Lululemon Everywhere Backpack 22L

Features:

• Spacious, front zippered pocket
• Side pockets for quick access to water bottle and small items
• Interior padded pocket fits a 16" laptop
• Water repellent fabric (a great bonus for a business travel backpack in a wet or foggy climate)

Price: $78

L.L. Bean Comfort Carry laptop Pack 28L

Features:

• Extra-durable 1000-denier nylon bottom
• Built-in organizer panel with multiple zippered pockets
• Structured, padded back panel and comfortable straps with mesh for improved air flow
• Adjustable sternum strap and tuck-away waist belt help stabilize heavy loads
• Main compartment with padded laptop sleeve; accommodates most laptops up to 14"

Price: $98

Middle of the Road Business Travel Backpack

Herschel Little America Backpack

Features:

• Padded and fleece lined floating sleeve fits a 15"/16" laptop
• Carry comfortably with adjustable EVA-padded shoulder straps
• Compatible with a sternum strap for added support
• Back entry zipper offers easy access
• Dual water bottle pockets expand to fit different sizes

Price: $150

Osprey Ozone Laptop Backpack

Features:

• Travel Sentry Luggage ID
• Laptop sleeve fits up to 16" laptop
• Organizer with key clip
• Padded electronics/glasses pocket
• AirScape® backpanel
• TSID luggage identification tag (a must have in a business travel backpack)
• Hidden Cash Stash pocket

Price: $170

High End Business Travel Backpack

Patagonia Black Hole MLC 45L

Features:

• Extremely Durable, Weather-Resistant, 100% Recycled Fabric
• Versatile, Padded Laptop Pocket that fits most 15” laptops with room for documents and cords; laptop carrier zips open and lies flat for easy TSA compliance
• Three Carrying Options allow the bag to be used as a backpack, a shoulder bag or a duffel, and all straps tuck away when not in use; external lash points add the ability to accommodate more gear
• Hip Belt/Shoulder Strap
• Attaches to Rolling Luggage

Price: $239

Bellroy Venture Travel Backpack 26L 

Features:

• 16” padded laptop sleeve with document slip
• Hidden RFID protected passport pocket (a perfect accoutrement for a business travel backpack)
• Luggage pass-through
• Fitted shoulder straps with adjustable sternum strap
• Large water bottle pocket with zip closure
• Discreet side pocket with key hook
• Hidden, detachable 15L ultralight tote for overflow
• Internal Apple AirTag slip pocket

Price: $439

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