The Best Urban Daypacks and Backpacks-2
Master-piece teamed up with illustrator and designer Tadaomi Shibuya for this collaborative pack which sports a distinct take on urban camouflage with straight lines. The eye-catching looks are complemented by a water-repellent and abrasion-resistant build featuring a hard-wearing combination of leather, polyester and Cordura fabric.
Tough and adaptable, this Sherpa backpack is made in Japan with CELSPUN nylon and leather detailing. The pack features a drawstring main compartment and interior sleeve for storing your tech or documents, while a choice of exterior pockets ensure frequently used items stay at the ready.
Ruggedly stylish, this Flight Pack is handcrafted in Italy with water-repellent Swedish M90 Camouflage fabric and vegetable-tanned leather. The pack offers front and side exterior pockets, as well as further interior pockets for storing a laptop and smaller items. And with its multifunctional design you can easily alternate between day-to-day use and overnight trips.
Stemming from a collaboration between adidas and Japanese fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto, the Y-3 Large Backpack combines a sleek athletic feel with everyday functionality. The pack includes a range of pockets for stashing smaller essentials, in a design that looks equally at home in work or workout environments.
Want low-key elegance to carry the essentials? The Kastrup Backpack provides a considered blend of fashion and function, with a sleek exterior, wide-opening main compartment for easy access, and sufficient organization to keep your tech and small items tidy without sacrificing the minimalist-chic style.
The revised Nomin Pack definitely falls within premium pack territory, but the superior construction will take a beating for years to come, while those uber-sleek aesthetics will draw more than their fair share of admiring glances. The weatherproof backpack provides two compartments and a selection of organization options to keep tech, documents, and small EDC or travel items in order.
Handmade in Berlin, the NXL Skidcat is a tough and weatherproof pack with a variety of useful features to make carrying easier. The bag stands upright for easy packing and unloading, and features a range of pockets including two removable inner pockets to tailor it to your needs. And with quick and easy magnetic Fidlock buckles access is simple too.
There's no denying it's pricey, but visvim's 20L backpack is a definite classic on the streetwear scene. This version features a durable and stylish combination of Cordura nylon and suede, brought together with careful Japanese craftsmanship. The pack includes an interior pocket and laptop sleeve, along with quick-access pockets to keep essentials close at hand.
Is this bag expensive? Yes. But do you get a lot for your hard-earned bucks? Heck yeah. Born from a collab between foot the coacher and Porter, this pack offers a great combination of urban tactical style, meticulous Japanese construction, and practical versatility to suit a range of carry needs. Front, side and hip belt pockets keep smaller items within easy reach, while the main compartment can be accessed from the top as well as through a side zipper.
Hailing from one of Japan's most respected carry brands, the Counter Shade Backpack delivers on multiple fronts, with dialed-in urban styling, solid craftsmanship and a versatile design that lends itself to EDC, travel and more. A mix of exterior pockets are on hand for frequently used gear, while an interior sleeve takes care of your tech on the move.
