The buyer question · week of Nov 2 – 8

Best Laptop Backpacks Ranking

Picked by AI, checked by people.

The weekly chart ?

The top 20 products brands right now.

Product chart

Current race ?

This week ?

Timbuk2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe holds #1.

#1 in 9 of the last 13 weeks

2 debuts2 backbiggest climb 114 out

All 23 moves ↓

Tap a card for each AI’s place and the monthly check.

#ProductPlace by weekLast weekWeeks in top 20Top-20 weeks
  1. #1same place as last weekAuthority Laptop Backpack DeluxeTimbuk2Also #1 Luggage & Bags · #1 Travel Bags & Backpacks · +1Last week #1 · 13 weeks in top 20Monthly check: People disagree: AI #1 · people #8 of 9

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#7
    2. Claude#21
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#1

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #1 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • People disagree: people’s order#8people’s order, of 9 checked · AI #1 ?
    • Score read from review videos4.2/5read from 5 videos · Aug 2026 ? 123

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Timbuk2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe Review (2 Weeks of Use)YouTube: Pack Hacker Reviews · 119K views · Aug 2021

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Timbuk2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe
  2. #2same place as last weekCity Pack Pro 2AERMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #5 Travel Bags & Backpacks · #8 Luggage & BagsLast week #2 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#1
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #2 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.81,912 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    Evidence
    Check evidence
    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Aer City Pack Pro 2 Review (Biggest bag drop of the year 😮)YouTube: Nomads Nation · 228K views · Aug 2025

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for AER City Pack Pro 2
  3. #3same place as last weekNebula 32OSPREYAlso #2 Luggage & Bags · #2 Travel Bags & Backpacks · +1Last week #3 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#4
    2. Claude#3
    3. Gemini#8
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#20

    named by 4/6

    The card’s #3 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.791 ratings · Oct 2026

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Nebula 32 — Everyday Commute— Product TourYouTube: Osprey Packs · 97.9K views · Aug 2022

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for OSPREY Nebula 32
  4. #4same place as last weekClassic Backpack PlusBellroyAlso #9 Best Backpacks for College Students · #12 Travel Bags & Backpacks · +1Last week #4 · 13 weeks in top 20Monthly check: People disagree: AI #4 · people #9 of 9

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#1
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #4 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • People disagree: people’s order#9people’s order, of 9 checked · AI #4 ?
    • Score read from review videos4.0/5read from 4 videos · Aug 2026 ? 123
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    Evidence
    Check evidence
    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube ?

    What's In My EDC/College Bag Ep. 3 - Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus ReviewYouTube: EXCESSORIZE ME. · 844K views · Aug 2018

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus
  5. #5up 6 places since last weekBorealis BackpackThe North FaceAlso #7 Best Backpacks for College Students · #8 Travel Bags & Backpacks · +1Last week #11 · 2 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#11
    2. Claude#26
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#8

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #5 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Score read from review videos4.3/5read from 2 videos · Oct 2026 ? 12
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    Evidence
    Check evidence
    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube ?

    The North Face Borealis Backpack Review (2 Weeks of Use)YouTube: Pack Hacker Reviews · 277K views · Sep 2020

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for The North Face Borealis Backpack
  6. #6up 1 place since last weekDuffel Pack 3AERnot checkedLast week #7 · 4 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#5

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #6 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Watch · YouTube ?

    The Ultimate Gym & Work Backpack - The Aer Duffel Pack 3YouTube: Rushfaster · 46.5K views · Aug 2021
    Search Google for AER Duffel Pack 3
  7. #7up 2 places since last weekApex Backpack 4.0Troubadournot checkedLast week #9 · 7 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Mode#1
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#2

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #7 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Checking out the Troubadour Apex Backpack 4.0 EPX Edition!YouTube: George Poulos · 882 views · Aug 2026
    Search Google for Troubadour Apex Backpack 4.0
  8. #8same place as last weekPro Standard BackpackSamsoniteLast week #8 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#4
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #8 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.466 ratings · Oct 2026
    Search Google for Samsonite Pro Standard Backpack
  9. #9up 8 places since last weekEveryday Backpack V2 (20L/30L)Peak Designnot checkedLast week #17 · 2 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#1
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #9 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Peak Design Everyday Backpack V2 (20L/30L)
  10. #10up 2 places since last weekSynik 30Tom BihnMonthly check: Passes the checkLast week #12 · 12 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#2
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#12
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #10 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.91,253 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    Evidence
    Check evidence
    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Tom Bihn Synik 30 Review | Innovative One Bag Travel Backpack (New & Updated Synapse 25)YouTube: Pack Hacker · 76.2K views · Aug 2019
    Search Google for Tom Bihn Synik 30
  11. #11up 11 places since last weekThe ReNew Transit BackpackEverlaneDebutBiggest climbnot checkedLast week #22 · 1 week in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#19
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#4

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #11 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Everlane The ReNew Transit Backpack
  12. #12up 8 places since last weekRäven 28FjällrävenAlso #6 Best Backpacks for College Students · #13 Travel Bags & Backpacks · +1Last week #20 · 2 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#10
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#13

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #12 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating5.077 ratings · Oct 2026

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Fjällräven Räven 28
  13. #13up 5 places since last weekTransit Workpack Pro 28LBellroynot checkedLast week #18 · 2 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#6
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #13 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L
  14. #14down 8 places since last weekParamount Daypack Lite 20LThulenot checkedLast week #6 · 4 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#21

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #14 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Thule Paramount Daypack Lite 20L
  15. #15down 10 places since last weekEveryday Backpack v3Peak Designnot checkedLast week #5 · 4 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 0/6

    The card’s #15 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Peak Design Everyday Backpack v3
  16. #16same place as last weekSubterra 2 Backpack 27LThuleLast week #16 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#8
    2. Claude#4
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #16 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.8137 ratings · Oct 2026
    Search Google for Thule Subterra 2 Backpack 27L
  17. #17down 4 places since last weekCarry All Backpack 20LJulynot checkedLast week #13 · 2 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#6

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #17 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for July Carry All Backpack 20L
  18. #18up 8 places since last weekCivic Panel Loader 24LEvergoodsRe-entrynot checkedLast week #26 · 4 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#9
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #18 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24L
  19. #19up 10 places since last weekDaylite PlusOSPREYDebutnot checkedLast week #29 · 1 week in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#2
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #19 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for OSPREY Daylite Plus
  20. #20up 1 place since last weekEveryday Backpack 30L V2Peak DesignRe-entrynot checkedLast week #21 · 2 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 0/6

    The card’s #20 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Peak Design Everyday Backpack 30L V2

Dropped out of the top 20 ?

Show places 21–100Hide places 21–100
  1. #21Alpha Bravo Navigation BackpackTumi · last wk #27 0 wks in top 20
  2. #22Subterra 2 Backpack 21LThule · last wk #24 0 wks in top 20
  3. #23Aptitude Backpack 24LThule · last wk #65 0 wks in top 20
  4. #24Navigator Backpack 20LNomatic · last wk #45 0 wks in top 20
  5. #25Refugio Daypack 30LPatagonia · last wk #40 9 wks in top 20
  6. #26Matein Travel Laptop BackpackMatein · last wk #10 4 wks in top 20
  7. #27Little America BackpackHerschel · last wk #15 4 wks in top 20
  8. #28Crossover 2 30LThule · last wk #28 3 wks in top 20
  9. #29Civic Panel Loader 24L (CPL24)Evergoods · last wk #30 0 wks in top 20
  10. #30City Pack Pro 2 24LAER · last wk #31 0 wks in top 20
  11. #31Pro Slim BackpackSamsonite · last wk #49 0 wks in top 20
  12. #32Recon BackpackThe North Face · last wk #48 0 wks in top 20
  13. #33Everyday Backpack 20LPeak Design · last wk #25 0 wks in top 20
  14. #34Refugio Daypack 26LPatagonia · last wk #23 1 wk in top 20
  15. #351900 ScanSmart Laptop BackpackSwissgear · last wk #37 0 wks in top 20
  16. #36Setout Laptop BackpackTortuga · last wk #56 0 wks in top 20
  17. #37Everyday Backpack 30L 2026Peak Design · last wk #88 0 wks in top 20
  18. #38Everyday Backpack 22Llululemon · last wk #58 0 wks in top 20
  19. #39Everyday Backpack 30L ZipPeak Design · last wk #79 3 wks in top 20
  20. #40Allpa 28L Travel PackCotopaxi · last wk #14 3 wks in top 20
  21. #41Router Backpack (2026)The North Face · last wk #19 1 wk in top 20
  22. #42Icon BackpackIncase · last wk #39 3 wks in top 20
  23. #43Alpha Bravo Nellis BackpackTumi · last wk #36 0 wks in top 20
  24. #44Authority Laptop BackpackTimbuk2 · last wk #89 0 wks in top 20
  25. #45Surge BackpackThe North Face · last wk #41 0 wks in top 20
  26. #46A.R.C. DaypackIncase · last wk #35 0 wks in top 20
  27. #47Paramount 27L Laptop BackpackThule · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  28. #48Classic Backpack Plus 2nd EditionBellroy · last wk #91 0 wks in top 20
  29. #49Everyday Backpack Zip 20LPeak Design · last wk #42 10 wks in top 20
  30. #50City Pack ProAER · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  31. #51Räven 20Fjällräven · last wk #97 0 wks in top 20
  32. #52Nebula 32 2025OSPREY · last wk #44 0 wks in top 20
  33. #53Authority Laptop Backpack 2026Timbuk2 · last wk #55 1 wk in top 20
  34. #54Kaslo Daypack TechHerschel · last wk #46 0 wks in top 20
  35. #55Day Pack 3AER · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  36. #56Travel Pack 20L/30LNomatic · last wk #53 0 wks in top 20
  37. #57ICON Backpack with WoolenexIncase · last wk #75 0 wks in top 20
  38. #58Rhune 25Gregory · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  39. #59Catalyst 26Mystery · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  40. #60Little America ProHerschel · last wk #59 0 wks in top 20
  41. #61Fjallraven Raven 28Fjallraven · last wk #34 0 wks in top 20
  42. #62City Pack Pro 24L 2026AER · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  43. #63Daily PlusAble · last wk #57 2 wks in top 20
  44. #64ProximaOSPREY · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  45. #65Griffith Park BackpackCase Logic · last wk #61 0 wks in top 20
  46. #66Everyday Backpack V2 30LPeak Design · last wk #62 0 wks in top 20
  47. #67The Authority Pack DeluxeTimbuk2 · last wk #66 0 wks in top 20
  48. #68Apex Backpack 4.0 22LTroubadour · last wk #64 0 wks in top 20
  49. #693 Way 27 2026Mystery · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  50. #70Little America v2Herschel · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  51. #712769 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack Black | Polyester | Anti-Slip | Universal | 11 in Laptop | China | SolidSwissgear · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  52. #72Daylite Plus BackpackOSPREY · last wk #67 0 wks in top 20
  53. #73Transit Backpack 30L Gen 3Bellroy · last wk #68 0 wks in top 20
  54. #74Synik 22Tom Bihn · last wk #69 0 wks in top 20
  55. #75Apex Compact Backpack 4.0Troubadour · last wk #70 0 wks in top 20
  56. #76The Everyday BackpackStubble & Co · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  57. #7721L Classic BackpackCarhartt · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  58. #78Apex BackpackTroubadour · last wk #72 0 wks in top 20
  59. #79City Pack Pro 2 X-Pac 24LAER · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  60. #80City Pack Pro 2 20LAER · last wk #76 0 wks in top 20
  61. #81CitySmart Advanced BackpackTargus · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  62. #82Subterra Backpack 25LThule · last wk #78 0 wks in top 20
  63. #83Parsec 26OSPREY · last wk #81 0 wks in top 20
  64. #84The North Face BorealisThe North Face · last wk #84 0 wks in top 20
  65. #85Division Laptop Backpack DeluxeTimbuk2 · last wk #83 0 wks in top 20
  66. #86Black Hole Pack 32L 2026Patagonia · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  67. #87Everyday Backpack v2Peak Design · last wk — 2 wks in top 20
  68. #88ReNew Transit BackpackEverlane · last wk #32 2 wks in top 20
  69. #89@Work Medium Cargo BackpackBriggs & Riley · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  70. #90MSN BagRains · last wk #51 0 wks in top 20
  71. #91Borealis 2026The North Face · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  72. #92Everyday Backpack 20L ZipPeak Design · last wk #92 0 wks in top 20
  73. #93Kånken Laptop 15Fjällräven · last wk #93 0 wks in top 20
  74. #94Synapse 25Tom Bihn · last wk #33 0 wks in top 20
  75. #95Transit Backpack 30LBellroy · last wk #94 0 wks in top 20
  76. #96Everyday Backpack 30LPeak Design · last wk #47 0 wks in top 20
  77. #97Nebula 32 2026OSPREY · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  78. #98Travel Pack 30LNomatic · last wk #99 0 wks in top 20
  79. #99Refugio Day Pack 30LPatagonia · last wk #98 0 wks in top 20
  80. #100Refugio Daypack 26L 2025Patagonia · last wk #100 0 wks in top 20

Brand chart

Current race ?

This week ?

Timbuk2 holds #1.

#1 in 8 of the last 13 weeks

All 20 moves ↓

Tap a card for its products here, its price tier and other charts.

#BrandPlace by weekLast weekWeeks in top 20Top-20 weeks
  1. #1same place as last weekTimbuk2Models here: #1 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe · #44 Authority Laptop Backpack · +3Last week #1 · 13 weeks in top 20

    Timbuk2 products here ?

    5 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #1 Authority Laptop Backpack DeluxePeople disagree
    2. #44 Authority Laptop Backpackbelow the top 20
    3. #53 Authority Laptop Backpack 2026below the top 20
    4. #67 The Authority Pack Deluxebelow the top 20
    5. #85 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxebelow the top 20

    Where Timbuk2 is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Timbuk2 laptop backpacks
  2. #2same place as last weekPeak DesignModels here: #9 Everyday Backpack V2 (20L/30L) · #15 Everyday Backpack v3 · +9Last week #2 · 13 weeks in top 20

    Peak Design products here ?

    11 products in the top 100 · 3 in the top 20

    1. #9 Everyday Backpack V2 (20L/30L)not checked
    2. #15 Everyday Backpack v3not checked
    3. #20 Everyday Backpack 30L V2not checked
    4. #33 Everyday Backpack 20Lbelow the top 20
    5. #37 Everyday Backpack 30L 2026below the top 20

    Where Peak Design is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Peak Design laptop backpacks
  3. #3same place as last weekAERModels here: #2 City Pack Pro 2 · #6 Duffel Pack 3 · +6Last week #3 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AER products here ?

    8 products in the top 100 · 2 in the top 20

    1. #2 City Pack Pro 2Passes the check: buyers 4.8★
    2. #6 Duffel Pack 3not checked
    3. #30 City Pack Pro 2 24Lbelow the top 20
    4. #50 City Pack Probelow the top 20
    5. #55 Day Pack 3below the top 20

    Where AER is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for AER laptop backpacks
  4. #4same place as last weekOSPREYModels here: #3 Nebula 32 · #19 Daylite Plus · +5Last week #4 · 13 weeks in top 20

    OSPREY products here ?

    7 products in the top 100 · 2 in the top 20

    1. #3 Nebula 32Buyers’ rating 4.7 · 91 ratings · Oct 2026
    2. #19 Daylite Plusnot checked
    3. #52 Nebula 32 2025below the top 20
    4. #64 Proximabelow the top 20
    5. #72 Daylite Plus Backpackbelow the top 20

    Where OSPREY is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for OSPREY laptop backpacks
  5. #5up 1 place since last weekThuleModels here: #14 Paramount Daypack Lite 20L · #16 Subterra 2 Backpack 27L · +5Last week #6 · 13 weeks in top 20

    Thule products here ?

    7 products in the top 100 · 2 in the top 20

    1. #14 Paramount Daypack Lite 20Lnot checked
    2. #16 Subterra 2 Backpack 27LBuyers’ rating 4.8 · 137 ratings · Oct 2026
    3. #22 Subterra 2 Backpack 21Lbelow the top 20
    4. #23 Aptitude Backpack 24Lbelow the top 20
    5. #28 Crossover 2 30Lbelow the top 20

    Where Thule is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Thule laptop backpacks
  6. #6down 1 place since last weekBellroyModels here: #4 Classic Backpack Plus · #13 Transit Workpack Pro 28L · +3Last week #5 · 13 weeks in top 20

    Bellroy products here ?

    5 products in the top 100 · 2 in the top 20

    1. #4 Classic Backpack PlusPeople disagree
    2. #13 Transit Workpack Pro 28Lnot checked
    3. #48 Classic Backpack Plus 2nd Editionbelow the top 20
    4. #73 Transit Backpack 30L Gen 3below the top 20
    5. #95 Transit Backpack 30Lbelow the top 20

    Where Bellroy is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Bellroy laptop backpacks
  7. #7same place as last weekPatagoniaModels here: #25 Refugio Daypack 30L · #34 Refugio Daypack 26L · +3Last week #7 · 13 weeks in top 20

    Patagonia products here ?

    5 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #25 Refugio Daypack 30Lbelow the top 20
    2. #34 Refugio Daypack 26Lbelow the top 20
    3. #86 Black Hole Pack 32L 2026below the top 20
    4. #99 Refugio Day Pack 30Lbelow the top 20
    5. #100 Refugio Daypack 26L 2025below the top 20

    Where Patagonia is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Patagonia laptop backpacks
  8. #8same place as last weekThe North FaceModels here: #5 Borealis Backpack · #32 Recon Backpack · +4Last week #8 · 13 weeks in top 20

    The North Face products here ?

    6 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #5 Borealis BackpackScore read from review videos: 4.3/5 from video
    2. #32 Recon Backpackbelow the top 20
    3. #41 Router Backpack (2026)below the top 20
    4. #45 Surge Backpackbelow the top 20
    5. #84 The North Face Borealisbelow the top 20

    Where The North Face is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for The North Face laptop backpacks
  9. #9same place as last weekSamsoniteModels here: #8 Pro Standard Backpack · #31 Pro Slim BackpackLast week #9 · 13 weeks in top 20

    Samsonite products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #8 Pro Standard BackpackBuyers’ rating 4.4 · 66 ratings · Oct 2026
    2. #31 Pro Slim Backpackbelow the top 20

    Where Samsonite is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Samsonite laptop backpacks
  10. #10same place as last weekHerschelModels here: #27 Little America Backpack · #54 Kaslo Daypack Tech · +2Last week #10 · 13 weeks in top 20

    Herschel products here ?

    4 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #27 Little America Backpackbelow the top 20
    2. #54 Kaslo Daypack Techbelow the top 20
    3. #60 Little America Probelow the top 20
    4. #70 Little America v2below the top 20

    Where Herschel is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Herschel laptop backpacks
  11. #11up 1 place since last weekIncaseModels here: #42 Icon Backpack · #46 A.R.C. Daypack · +1Last week #12 · 13 weeks in top 20

    Incase products here ?

    3 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #42 Icon Backpackbelow the top 20
    2. #46 A.R.C. Daypackbelow the top 20
    3. #57 ICON Backpack with Woolenexbelow the top 20
    Search Google for Incase laptop backpacks
  12. #12down 1 place since last weekNomaticModels here: #24 Navigator Backpack 20L · #56 Travel Pack 20L/30L · +1Last week #11 · 13 weeks in top 20

    Nomatic products here ?

    3 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #24 Navigator Backpack 20Lbelow the top 20
    2. #56 Travel Pack 20L/30Lbelow the top 20
    3. #98 Travel Pack 30Lbelow the top 20

    Where Nomatic is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Nomatic laptop backpacks
  13. #13up 2 places since last weekTroubadourModels here: #7 Apex Backpack 4.0 · #68 Apex Backpack 4.0 22L · +2Last week #15 · 11 weeks in top 20

    Troubadour products here ?

    4 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #7 Apex Backpack 4.0not checked
    2. #68 Apex Backpack 4.0 22Lbelow the top 20
    3. #75 Apex Compact Backpack 4.0below the top 20
    4. #78 Apex Backpackbelow the top 20
    Search Google for Troubadour laptop backpacks
  14. #14down 1 place since last weekTom BihnModels here: #10 Synik 30 · #74 Synik 22 · +1Last week #13 · 13 weeks in top 20

    Tom Bihn products here ?

    3 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #10 Synik 30Passes the check: buyers 4.9★
    2. #74 Synik 22below the top 20
    3. #94 Synapse 25below the top 20

    Where Tom Bihn is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Tom Bihn laptop backpacks
  15. #15up 1 place since last weekFjällrävenModels here: #12 Räven 28 · #51 Räven 20 · +1Last week #16 · 9 weeks in top 20

    Fjällräven products here ?

    3 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #12 Räven 28Buyers’ rating 5.0 · 77 ratings · Oct 2026
    2. #51 Räven 20below the top 20
    3. #93 Kånken Laptop 15below the top 20

    Where Fjällräven is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Fjällräven laptop backpacks
  16. #16down 2 places since last weekBriggs & RileyModels here: #89 @Work Medium Cargo BackpackLast week #14 · 13 weeks in top 20

    Briggs & Riley products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #89 @Work Medium Cargo Backpackbelow the top 20

    Where Briggs & Riley is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Briggs & Riley laptop backpacks
  17. #17up 2 places since last weekEverlaneModels here: #11 The ReNew Transit Backpack · #88 ReNew Transit BackpackLast week #19 · 6 weeks in top 20

    Everlane products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #11 The ReNew Transit Backpacknot checked
    2. #88 ReNew Transit Backpackbelow the top 20

    Where Everlane is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Everlane laptop backpacks
  18. #18same place as last weekEvergoodsModels here: #18 Civic Panel Loader 24L · #29 Civic Panel Loader 24L (CPL24)Last week #18 · 13 weeks in top 20

    Evergoods products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #18 Civic Panel Loader 24Lnot checked
    2. #29 Civic Panel Loader 24L (CPL24)below the top 20
    Search Google for Evergoods laptop backpacks
  19. #19down 2 places since last weekTumiModels here: #21 Alpha Bravo Navigation Backpack · #43 Alpha Bravo Nellis BackpackLast week #17 · 5 weeks in top 20

    Tumi products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #21 Alpha Bravo Navigation Backpackbelow the top 20
    2. #43 Alpha Bravo Nellis Backpackbelow the top 20

    Where Tumi is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Tumi laptop backpacks
  20. #20same place as last weekMysteryModels here: #59 Catalyst 26 · #69 3 Way 27 2026Last week #20 · 2 weeks in top 20

    Mystery products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #59 Catalyst 26below the top 20
    2. #69 3 Way 27 2026below the top 20

    Where Mystery is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Mystery laptop backpacks
Show places 21–100Hide places 21–100
  1. #21Targuslast wk #21 8 wks in top 20
  2. #22Swissgearlast wk #26 8 wks in top 20
  3. #23WANDRDlast wk #24 0 wks in top 20
  4. #24Julylast wk #29 0 wks in top 20
  5. #25Lenovolast wk #23 4 wks in top 20
  6. #26Mateinlast wk #22 1 wk in top 20
  7. #27Ablelast wk #27 7 wks in top 20
  8. #28Knomolast wk #34 0 wks in top 20
  9. #29Cotopaxilast wk #25 1 wk in top 20
  10. #30lululemonlast wk #36 0 wks in top 20
  11. #31Tortugalast wk #30 0 wks in top 20
  12. #32Fjallravenlast wk #28 2 wks in top 20
  13. #33Chrome Industrieslast wk #37 0 wks in top 20
  14. #34Delllast wk #32 0 wks in top 20
  15. #35Victorinoxlast wk #33 0 wks in top 20
  16. #36Rainslast wk #35 0 wks in top 20
  17. #37Boundary Supplylast wk #40 0 wks in top 20
  18. #38GoRucklast wk #45 0 wks in top 20
  19. #39Gregorylast wk #53 0 wks in top 20
  20. #40JanSportlast wk #31 0 wks in top 20
  21. #41Case Logiclast wk #42 0 wks in top 20
  22. #42Razerlast wk #43 0 wks in top 20
  23. #43Arc'teryxlast wk #44 0 wks in top 20
  24. #44Carharttlast wk #85 0 wks in top 20
  25. #45Stubble & Colast wk #83 1 wk in top 20
  26. #46Everkilast wk #38 0 wks in top 20
  27. #47Topolast wk #49 0 wks in top 20
  28. #48Monoslast wk #69 0 wks in top 20
  29. #49Tomtoclast wk #56 0 wks in top 20
  30. #50Moshilast wk #65 0 wks in top 20
  31. #51Wengerlast wk #54 0 wks in top 20
  32. #52Awaylast wk #58 0 wks in top 20
  33. #53Pacsafelast wk #55 0 wks in top 20
  34. #54Mosisolast wk #57 0 wks in top 20
  35. #55Nomadiqlast wk #59 0 wks in top 20
  36. #56Dagne Doverlast wk #52 0 wks in top 20
  37. #57Missionlast wk #88 0 wks in top 20
  38. #58Sololast wk #41 0 wks in top 20
  39. #59HPlast wk #50 0 wks in top 20
  40. #60Kensingtonlast wk #62 0 wks in top 20
  41. #61Brigs & Strattonlast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  42. #62Alpakalast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  43. #63eBagslast wk #39 0 wks in top 20
  44. #64Cabaialast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  45. #65Portlandlast wk #48 0 wks in top 20
  46. #66Mark Rydenlast wk #68 0 wks in top 20
  47. #67Deuterlast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  48. #68Eagle Creeklast wk #66 0 wks in top 20
  49. #69Mammutlast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  50. #70North Borealislast wk #70 0 wks in top 20
  51. #71Dakinelast wk #90 0 wks in top 20
  52. #72Louis Vuittonlast wk #71 0 wks in top 20
  53. #73Nordacelast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  54. #74Matadorlast wk #72 0 wks in top 20
  55. #75Calpaklast wk #46 0 wks in top 20
  56. #76WaterFieldlast wk #64 0 wks in top 20
  57. #77Helly Hansenlast wk #80 0 wks in top 20
  58. #78Burtonlast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  59. #79Datsusaralast wk #73 0 wks in top 20
  60. #80Kenneth Colelast wk #74 0 wks in top 20
  61. #81OGIOlast wk #75 0 wks in top 20
  62. #82ASUSlast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  63. #83Dblast wk #76 0 wks in top 20
  64. #84Moleskinelast wk #94 0 wks in top 20
  65. #85Ortlieblast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  66. #86Vaudelast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  67. #87L.L.Beanlast wk #84 0 wks in top 20
  68. #88Under Armourlast wk #86 0 wks in top 20
  69. #89SANDMARClast wk #91 0 wks in top 20
  70. #90Cabeaulast wk #77 0 wks in top 20
  71. #91Cielelast wk #92 0 wks in top 20
  72. #92Black Emberlast wk #51 0 wks in top 20
  73. #93Bagsmartlast wk #60 0 wks in top 20
  74. #94Swissdigitallast wk #67 0 wks in top 20
  75. #95Cote & Ciellast wk #78 0 wks in top 20
  76. #96Lo & Sonslast wk #82 0 wks in top 20
  77. #97Tzowlalast wk #96 0 wks in top 20
  78. #98Mancrolast wk #97 0 wks in top 20
  79. #99Gravellast wk #79 0 wks in top 20
  80. #100Hynes Eaglelast wk #100 0 wks in top 20

The monthly check covers products; a brand is marked “Passes the check” only when its products here pass. See the product check → ?

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10, in its own answer this week. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named this week.well above the other AIs well below not named this week ?
Place on this chartProductChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe721, well below the others1, well above the others3/6
#2City Pack Pro 211/6
#3Nebula 3243, well above the others820, well below the others4/6
#4Classic Backpack Plus11/6
#5Borealis Backpack1126, well below the others8, well above the others3/6
#6Duffel Pack 351/6
#7Apex Backpack 4.0122/6
#8Pro Standard Backpack41/6
#9Everyday Backpack V2 (20L/30L)11/6
#10Synik 302, well above the others12, well below the others2/6

Further down: Grok’s #1 City Pack Pro 24L 2026 (#62 on this chart)

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10 brands and each AI’s own #1: where it put the brand’s highest-placed product this week. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named this week.well above the other AIs well below not named this week ?
Place on this chartBrandChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1Timbuk2721, well below the others581, well above the others5/6
#2Peak Design3127, well below the others17, well below the others5/6
#3AER183135/6
#4OSPREY428, well below the others2420, well below the others6/6
#5Thule8471275/6
#6Bellroy66164/6
#7Patagonia5, well above the others27, well below the others102, well above the others16, well below the others5/6
#8The North Face1125, well below the others3, well above the others84/6
#9Samsonite19, well below the others154, well above the others27, well below the others145/6
#10Herschel212311144/6
Each AI’s #1 further down this chart
#13Troubadour, AI Mode’s #116123/6

The monthly check · October 2026 ?

Where people disagree with AI.

The check has not reached most of this chart’s top 20 yet.

  1. Timbuk2 Authority Laptop Backpack DeluxePeople disagreeAI saysIts order1stof 9 checked · #1 in the chartPeople sayTheir order8thof 9 checked · by video reviewsVideo reviews4.2/55 videos123
  2. Bellroy Classic Backpack PlusPeople disagreeAI saysIts order4thof 9 checked · #4 in the chartPeople sayTheir order9thof 9 checked · by video reviewsVideo reviews4.0/54 videos123
  3. AER City Pack Pro 2Passes the checkAI saysChart place#2named by 1 of 6People sayBuyers4.8/51,912 ratings
  4. Tom Bihn Synik 30Passes the checkAI saysChart place#10named by 2 of 6People sayBuyers4.9/51,253 ratings

See all checked products in the chart ↓ ?

Reviews by people · YouTube and TikTok ?

The reviews behind the chart.

24 review videos · one shown per product

4 more reviewsFewer reviews

The data behind this chart ?

What this ranking stands on.

From the AI panel 96 AI answers over 16 weeks from 6 assistants

From people

  • Buyer ratings12,103
  • Review videos51
  • Owner threads59
  • Press outlets3
  • Recall checks21

Before you buy

Questions buyers ask.

  • Who is #1 for “Best Laptop Backpacks”, and for how long?

    Timbuk2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe is the #1 product this week, and has been #1 for 9 of the last 13 weeks. Timbuk2 is the #1 brand, #1 for 8 of those weeks.

  • What changed on this chart in the last four weeks?

    12 of the top 20 products were not in the top 20 four weeks ago. The #1 then was Timbuk2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe, and it is still #1. Among brands, 2 new names joined the top 20.

  • Do buyers, reviewers, owners and the press agree with the AI?

    In the October 2026 check, 0 of the top 20 fail it, and people place 2 much lower than the AI does.

Data as of November 2 ?

Embed this chart

Paste this HTML into your page to show the top 10 products of this chart. The frame always shows the current chart, so it changes every week.

See the widget

Chart changes, by email.

New #1s, debuts and the picks that fail the check, from every chart. We will write only when there is news.