BFL Small Men's Backpack

Submitted by Maximum-Student2749 t3_105rc3d in BuyItForLife

I'm looking for a durable backpack for my husband that is on the smaller side. He needs it to carry his laptop and other various electronics for work. Any suggestions on brands or actual backpacks would be great. Thanks!

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HobbesNJ t1_j3cg6gh wrote

The size may be dictated by the size of your husband's laptop. The bigger his laptop, the larger a backpack needed to carry it.

I'm a fan of Tom Bihn, and they have several options (the Synik 22 and Synapse 19 or 25) that are smaller backpacks. They can accommodate laptops up to certain sizes. I like a smaller backpack and use a Synik 22 which holds my 14" laptop and has great organization for carrying other things. Their quality is top-notch.

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Maximum-Student2749 OP t1_j3cgk9l wrote

Thank you so much! He carries small laptops around 12" so I think any backpack would work! Thank you for the Tim Bihn recommendation I'll check them out.

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HobbesNJ t1_j3chjz8 wrote

Tom Bihn has a loyal following (I've got multiple travel bags from them), but there are other options from other good manufacturers. You many want to also ask in the sub r/onebag for other suggestions as this topic is covered a lot there.

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Maximum-Student2749 OP t1_j3cjywo wrote

Fantastic thank you. In this quest for my husband I may also find something I like 🤣

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Maximum-Student2749 OP t1_j3ci7u6 wrote

These backpacks look so nice!! Thank you for suggesting them! I think he'd really like one of these.

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NoWayNotThisAgain t1_j3dakxq wrote

Osprey has a no questions lifetime guarantee. It truly is BIFL

here ya go

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Maximum-Student2749 OP t1_j3dc81l wrote

I was waiting for someone to mention osprey! I have one myself and love it, definitely considering this as an option for him. Thanks!

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Environmental-End691 t1_j3clkd9 wrote

5.11, Vanquest, LA Police gear, plus the others mentioned. Style depends on how else it may be used and big it needs to be. I've seen good sling bags that would work for a smaller notebook-style computer, too.

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Maximum-Student2749 OP t1_j3crlss wrote

Thank you! He takes his backpack everywhere due to his job (IT Infrastructure) so servers can go down any time. It gets a ton of daily use!

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Environmental-End691 t1_j3cu2q5 wrote

You're welcome. Vanquest and 5.11 both make lines that don't look tactical (ie the MOLLE webbing). But if he also uses a small set of tools (maybe to gain access to a server or unscrew a case), a smaller sling with a MOLLE tool pouch might do well also. As a size reference, I have a 5.11 Moab 6 sling and an I-pad Air 2 in a full case fits perfectly in the larger pocket with room for additional items.

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Maximum-Student2749 OP t1_j3dbonl wrote

Oh nice thank you. He also loves to carry around his knives and other survival gear stuff so I think he may like the more tactical gear look.

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Environmental-End691 t1_j3drsib wrote

Then I'd start with 5.11 - Moab 10 for a sling or AMP 10 for one that can be either backpack or a sling (they're on sale now & being discontinued soon).

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Maximum-Student2749 OP t1_j3n5164 wrote

Thanks! I'm looking at the AMP10 (don't think hed like a sling) is the clamshell opening annoying? I ask because I have one like this as a diaper bag but trying to wonder from a guys perspective. 🤣

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Environmental-End691 t1_j3nleoq wrote

I have 2 larger backpacks that open fully with that design, and it doesn't bother me at all. It makes things nice and open so I can see everything.

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SensibleBrownPants t1_j3e1yax wrote

I recommend you check out the backpacks from Aer. I purchased one of their slings recently (City Sling 2). It’s awesome and built like a tank. I remember an online reviewer describing it as “overbuilt”.

Their backpacks look cool too (particularly the Fit Pack 3) and I expect they’re similarly overbuilt. So check em out!

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BougieGun t1_j3g8w6p wrote

GoRuck Echo. It has a dedicated "bombproof" laptop compartment, some organization, and is just big enough to be functional for a daily bag.

I use a GR1 daily, but the Echo is great for times not as much stuff needs to come with.

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CoreyH213 t1_j3gc8z1 wrote

I have so many backpacks, I should just send you one. Reusing is better than buying

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ImaginaryCheetah t1_j3chakw wrote

does it need to be dressy ?

i've had a pelican S105 backpack for 10 years now, works as new... looks like the model i have isn't available anymore, but they have two options now. spendy!

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leadfoot70 t1_j3dt4pv wrote

Briggs & Riley

Very nice if your husband works in a more formal environment. Only downside is they are expensive.

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tinawadabb t1_j3cf10o wrote

Carhartt makes a laptop sized backpack. I bought a much larger one for camping/bug out after reading recommendations on this sub.

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