When it comes to gear of any type, everyday carry or otherwise, the bag category is one of the most ubiquitous. After all, most humans need a means of transporting items from one place to another. And there's no denying the usefulness of a traditional backpack therein. In fact, backpacks are probably one of the most commonly toiletry bags pieces of EDC gear, second perhaps only to wallets. No matter your lifestyle, preferences, desires, and budget — there's a perfect backpack out there somewhere for you. It's bad news in the sense that the sheer number of options can be exceedingly overwhelming, to the point that you might not know where to cheap handbags on sale.

GORUCK GR1: Toughest Pack: In spite of the fact that the GORUCK GR1 has been around for a while, it continues to be one of the best backpacks ever imagined — regardless of the purpose. And our list of the best everyday carry backpacks simply would not be complete without acknowledging this outstanding carry solution. Along with its military-inspired Gobanneybag and construction, including MOLLE webbing and a ballistic nylon exterior, this backpack also has a signature bombproof (literally) laptop sleeve, a removable frame sheet, plenty of organization, and more.

BELLROY CLASSIC BACKPACK: Best Student Pack: For a refined spin on the classic book bag, you absolutely cannot go wrong with the Bellroy Classic Backpack. It features a middle-of-the-road 20L cheap women backpack sale— perfect for the average collection of work gear — alongside other impressive additions like a recycled polyester weave construction (go sustainability), a laptop pocket, a soft-lined, water-resistant top pocket, and a built-in key leash for quick access while on the go.

AER CITY PACK: Best Minimalist Pack: San Francisco-based baggage specialist Aer is known for its characteristically minimalist backpacks, but the brand outdid even itself with the launch of the City Pack. While it's a touch sling bag for men than some of our other options at just 14L, it's packed to the gills with organizational provisions.

BLACK EMBER CITADEL R2: Best Weatherproof Pack: These days, most backpacks are built with at least some degree of weather resistance; it's pretty much expected at this point. Never content to sit preschool backpack the pack, however, Black Ember designed the Citadel R2 to be IPX6 waterproof, pairing a unique RF-welded construction with some YKK AquaGuard zippers and Microhex 800D three-layer membrane fabric.

PEAK DESIGN EVERYDAY BACKPACK: Best Photography Pack: Peak Design's Everyday Backpack has roped in numerous accolades in its time, including a Carryology award for the Best wholesale fashion handbags Backpack — which is certainly something genuine everyday carry enthusiasts will find appealing. Of course, you could also use it for anything else, including travel, office tech — really, the list is too long to fit here.