A backpack is a practical, hands-free way to carry all of your important belongings, which is why they are gaining popularity across a range of mediums, like daily commutes, sporting activities, and long-distance travel. But backpacks aren’t what they were when you were in grade school anymore. In fact, premium backpacks are designed to take on what life throws at you, while also adding a bit of style to your daily chores. With a slew of different materials, designs, and built-in functions, choosing a great backpack (that’s made right here at home) can be a tough chore. We weeded out all the total busts and made this list of the 15 best American made backpacks to give you a one up on the luggage game.
MIS Mesh Backpack
Filson Ballistic Nylon Daypack
Goruck GR1
Matador Beast28 Packable Technical Backpack
Topo Designs Men’s Rover Backpack
ULA Equipment OHM 2.0
The Wilder by Bradley Mountain
Topo Designs Core Pack
MIS Roll Up Backpack
Carhartt Elements 2.0 Loader Pack
The Radian by Mission Workshop
Defy Bucktown Backpack
Filson Ballistic Nylon Duffel Backpack
The Rhake by Mission Workshop
Killspencer Utility Special Ops