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You never know when youll need an extra bag on your travels.

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In most cases, packable backpacks are used as secondary, just in case bags.

Below, see which packable backpacks came out on top.

It would benefit from a roomier water bottle holder.

Bellroy Lite Daypack

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The title of best overall packable backpack goes to none other than the Bellroy Lite Daypack.

The backpacks comfort and security were two other areas of importance for our team.

It was also lightweight and comfortable to wear.

A person places a cell phone into the Bellroy Lite Daypack

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With an 18-liter capacity, it runs a bit smaller than some of the other styles we tested.

The Osprey Ultralight Stuff Pack is an excellent choice for anyone who needs a grab-and-go, high-performance backpack.

Its a bulkier style and may require some effort to pack it into the internal pocket.

A person adjusts the straps on the Bellroy Lite Daypack

L.L.Bean is no stranger to well-made travel bags, and the Stowaway Day Pack is proof.

I love all the versatile features for commuting, traveling, or hiking.

It’s equipped for all types of adventures, which can be hard to come across in a backpack.

A person places the Bellroy Lite Daypack into a suitcase

Pack it as tightly as you want, too.

you could also pack it into an internal pocket for storage.

Theres no padding or dedicated laptop sleeve.

A person places travel items into the Bellroy Lite Daypack

Inclassic Tumi style, the sleek bag definitely falls into the chic category.

The impressive characteristics dont end at its looks, though.

Other features travelers will love include a luggage sleeve, adjustable backpack straps, and a front zip pocket.

A person puts on the Bellroy Lite Daypack

I admittedly own the Tumi just-in-case folding duffel and tote already and love them both.

While this is lightweight and fairly thin in material, it feels much more substantial than other folding backpacks.

It has a very obvious activewear look and might appear out of place in a city or workplace environment.

A person weighs the Bellroy Lite Daypack

Its key feature is its waterproof construction, which our teamtested in our labby spraying it with multiple showerheads.

Water beaded off the material, and when I reached inside, my hand wasn’t wet at all.

The fabric did an excellent job at repelling water, confirmsAnna Popp.

A person places headphones into the Bellroy Lite Daypack

We were also thoroughly impressed with the space in the main compartment.

Finally, the zippable roll-top closure is the true MVP of this backpack, helping to compress everything inside.

Lastly, you might easily pack it into its own pocket to make it as small as possible.

A person places the Bellroy Lite Daypack into an overhead compartment

Waterproof features include interior sealed seams, a roll top closure, PU-waterproofed Robic nylon, and sealing zippers.

Even the front exterior pocket has sealing zippers and is considered water-resistant.

The water bottle sleeve is located on the inside of the bag, which could potentially result in spillage.

A person places the Bellroy Lite Daypack under the seat in front of them

We loved that it has several pockets, including an easy-access front pocket and a lightly padded laptop sleeve.

“I love this as an everyday backpack,” T+L testing editorJackie Cuccosaid after six months of testing.

Even though it folds down easily, it still weighs nearly 3 pounds.

A person wears the Bellroy Lite Daypack

Some travel scenarios, like camping, require a heavy-duty, fit-it-all kind of packable backpack.

If thats what youre looking for, you need this Gregory Alpaca Duffel.

Furthermore, this convertible bag is outfitted with several features that keep organization and comfort top of mind.

A person holds up the Bellroy Lite Daypack

Matador ReFraction Packable Backpack: This backpack earned our nod of approval thanks to its spaciousness and packability.

More specifically, it could use a few interior pockets or pouches.

Ultimately, we preferred the other Matador option in our main list.

A person places a cell phone into the Bellroy Lite Daypack

portability, and functionality of the style.

We placed bags under airplane seats in overhead bins on our airplane set to see how portable they felt.

If you plan on traveling overnight or over longer distances with the backpack, opt for a structured style.

A person adjusts the straps on the Bellroy Lite Daypack

This will help keep the contents more organized.

These synthetic materials are more likely to stand up to regular use.

Theyre also typically smaller, more lightweight, and usually have fewer pockets and other organizational features.

A person places the Bellroy Lite Daypack into a suitcase

If its the former, youll need to confirm it can fit in the airplanes overhead compartment.

If its the latter, itll need to fit under the seat in front of you.

Check the size regulations of your airline and then compare against the products dimensions.

A person places travel items into the Bellroy Lite Daypack

A person puts on the Bellroy Lite Daypack

A person weighs the Bellroy Lite Daypack

A person places headphones into the Bellroy Lite Daypack

A person places the Bellroy Lite Daypack into an overhead compartment

A person places the Bellroy Lite Daypack under the seat in front of them

A person wears the Bellroy Lite Daypack

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Amazon Osprey Ultralight Stuff Pack

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A person holds up the Osprey Ultralight Collapsible Stuff Pack

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A person puts on the Osprey Ultralight Collapsible Stuff Pack

A person places the Osprey Ultralight Collapsible Stuff Pack into a backpack pocket

A person places a water bottle into the Osprey Ultralight Collapsible Stuff Pack in an overhead compartment

The Osprey Ultralight Collapsible Stuff Pack inside a suitcase

A person wears the Osprey Ultralight Collapsible Stuff Pack

A person places travel items into the Osprey Ultralight Collapsible Stuff Pack

A person wears the Osprey Ultralight Collapsible Stuff Pack

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A person wears the Osprey Ultralight Collapsible Stuff Pack

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A person puts on the Osprey Ultralight Collapsible Stuff Pack

A person places the Osprey Ultralight Collapsible Stuff Pack into a backpack pocket

A person places a water bottle into the Osprey Ultralight Collapsible Stuff Pack in an overhead compartment

The Osprey Ultralight Collapsible Stuff Pack inside a suitcase

A person wears the Osprey Ultralight Collapsible Stuff Pack

A person places travel items into the Osprey Ultralight Collapsible Stuff Pack

A person wears the Osprey Ultralight Collapsible Stuff Pack

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L.L.Bean Stowaway Day Pack

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A person places the L.L.Bean Stowaway Day Pack in the seat in front of them

A person tightens the straps on the front of the L.L.Bean Stowaway Day Pack

A person places the L.L.Bean Stowaway Day Pack into a backpack

The L.L.Bean Stowaway Day Pack on a white shelf

A person wears the L.L.Bean Stowaway Day Pack

A person places a laptop into the L.L.Bean Stowaway Day Pack

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A person zips up the L.L.Bean Stowaway Day Pack

A person places the L.L.Bean Stowaway Day Pack into a suitcase

A person wears the L.L.Bean Stowaway Day Pack

A person places travel items into the L.L.Bean Stowaway Day Pack

A person places the L.L.Bean Stowaway Day Pack into an overhead compartment

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A person places the L.L.Bean Stowaway Day Pack in the seat in front of them

A person tightens the straps on the front of the L.L.Bean Stowaway Day Pack

A person places the L.L.Bean Stowaway Day Pack into a backpack

The L.L.Bean Stowaway Day Pack on a white shelf

A person wears the L.L.Bean Stowaway Day Pack

A person places a laptop into the L.L.Bean Stowaway Day Pack

A person holds up the L.L.Bean Stowaway Day Pack

A person zips up the L.L.Bean Stowaway Day Pack

A person places the L.L.Bean Stowaway Day Pack into a suitcase

A person wears the L.L.Bean Stowaway Day Pack

A person places travel items into the L.L.Bean Stowaway Day Pack

A person places the L.L.Bean Stowaway Day Pack into an overhead compartment

Tumi Voyageur Just in Case Nylon Travel Backpack

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A person places the Tumi Voyageur Just in Case Nylon Travel Backpack into an overhead compartment

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A person places the Tumi Voyageur Just in Case Nylon Travel Backpack into a suitcase

A person wears the Tumi Voyageur Just in Case Nylon Travel Backpack

A person wears the Tumi Voyageur Just in Case Nylon Travel Backpack on an airplane

A person places a laptop into the Tumi Voyageur Just in Case Nylon Travel Backpack

A person places the Tumi Voyageur Just in Case Nylon Travel Backpack under an airplane seat

The Tumi Voyageur Just in Case Nylon Travel Backpack is weighed

The Tumi Voyageur Just in Case Nylon Travel Backpack under an airplane seat

A person places items into the Tumi Voyageur Just in Case Nylon Travel Backpack

A person opens a pocket on the Tumi Voyageur Just in Case Nylon Travel Backpack showing travel items inside

A person opens a zippered pocket on the Tumi Voyageur Just in Case Nylon Travel Backpack

A person places the Tumi Voyageur Just in Case Nylon Travel Backpack into an overhead compartment

A person places the Tumi Voyageur Just in Case Nylon Travel Backpack into a suitcase

A person wears the Tumi Voyageur Just in Case Nylon Travel Backpack

A person wears the Tumi Voyageur Just in Case Nylon Travel Backpack on an airplane

A person places a laptop into the Tumi Voyageur Just in Case Nylon Travel Backpack

A person places the Tumi Voyageur Just in Case Nylon Travel Backpack under an airplane seat

The Tumi Voyageur Just in Case Nylon Travel Backpack is weighed

The Tumi Voyageur Just in Case Nylon Travel Backpack under an airplane seat

A person places items into the Tumi Voyageur Just in Case Nylon Travel Backpack

A person opens a pocket on the Tumi Voyageur Just in Case Nylon Travel Backpack showing travel items inside

A person opens a zippered pocket on the Tumi Voyageur Just in Case Nylon Travel Backpack

Backcountry Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack

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The Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable 22L Backpack is weighed on a scale

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A person holds up the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable 22L Backpack

The Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable 22L Backpack is placed into a backpack

A person places a notebook into the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable 22L Backpack

The Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable 22L Backpack is sprayed with water

A person wears the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable 22L Backpack

A person places a water bottle into the side pocket of the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable 22L Backpack

A person rolls the top of the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable 22L Backpack

A person unrolls the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable 22L Backpack

A person rolls up the top of the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable 22L Backpack

A person places the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable 22L Backpack in an overhead compartment

The Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable 22L Backpack is sprayed with water

The Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable 22L Backpack is weighed on a scale

A person holds up the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable 22L Backpack

The Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable 22L Backpack is placed into a backpack

A person places a notebook into the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable 22L Backpack

The Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable 22L Backpack is sprayed with water

A person wears the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable 22L Backpack

A person places a water bottle into the side pocket of the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable 22L Backpack

A person rolls the top of the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable 22L Backpack

A person unrolls the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable 22L Backpack

A person rolls up the top of the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable 22L Backpack

A person places the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable 22L Backpack in an overhead compartment

The Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable 22L Backpack is sprayed with water

Paravel Mini Fold-up Backpack

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person unfolding Paravel Mini Fold-Up Backpack on table

person unfolding Paravel Mini Fold-Up Backpack on table

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person unfolding Paravel Mini Fold-Up Backpack on table

person unfolding Paravel Mini Fold-Up Backpack on table

water bottle in Paravel Mini Fold-Up Backpack on wooden table

Athleta All About Backpack

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A person places the Athleta All About Backpack into an overhead storage compartment

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A person places the Athleta All About Backpack into an overhead compartment

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A person wears the Athleta All About Backpack

A person places the Athleta All About Backpack under the seat in front of them

A person places the Athleta All About Backpack into an overhead compartment

A person places a water bottle into the Athleta All About Backpack

A person packs the Athleta All About Backpack

A person places travel items into the pocket of the Athleta All About Backpack

The Athleta All About Backpack is weighed

A person places the Athleta All About Backpack into an overhead storage compartment

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A person places the Athleta All About Backpack into an overhead compartment

A person wears the Athleta All About Backpack

A person wears the Athleta All About Backpack

A person places the Athleta All About Backpack under the seat in front of them

A person places the Athleta All About Backpack into an overhead compartment

A person places a water bottle into the Athleta All About Backpack

A person packs the Athleta All About Backpack

A person places travel items into the pocket of the Athleta All About Backpack

REI Gregory Alpaca Duffel 60L

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A person zips up the Gregory Alpaca Duffel 60L

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A person places the Gregory Alpaca Duffel 60L into a backpack

A person places items into the Gregory Alpaca Duffel 60L

A person places a water bottle into the Gregory Alpaca Duffel 60L

A person places the Gregory Alpaca Duffel 60L into an overhead compartment

The Gregory Alpaca Duffel 60L in an overhead compartment

A person places the Gregory Alpaca Duffel 60L into a suitcase

A person places travel items into the Gregory Alpaca Duffel 60L

The Gregory Alpaca Duffel 60L is weighed in a scale

A person folds up the Gregory Alpaca Duffel 60L

A person zips up the Gregory Alpaca Duffel 60L

A person carries the Gregory Alpaca Duffel 60L

A person places clothing into the Gregory Alpaca Duffel 60L

A person places the Gregory Alpaca Duffel 60L into a backpack

A person places items into the Gregory Alpaca Duffel 60L

A person places a water bottle into the Gregory Alpaca Duffel 60L

A person places the Gregory Alpaca Duffel 60L into an overhead compartment

The Gregory Alpaca Duffel 60L in an overhead compartment

A person places the Gregory Alpaca Duffel 60L into a suitcase

A person places travel items into the Gregory Alpaca Duffel 60L

The Gregory Alpaca Duffel 60L is weighed in a scale