8 Luxury Backpacks That are Worth the Investment

Every product was carefully curated by an Esquire editor. We may earn a commission from these links. Here’s how we test products and why you should trust us.Rimowa / Carl Friedrik / LoeweCarl Friedrik recently launched a new colorway of its popular City-hopper backpack, and we absolutely love it. The olive nylon and dark brown leather trim pair beautifully together, and the nylon canvas is durable and water resistant, so you don’t have to worry about wearing it out in the rain. It has a unique design with a foldable top that can be adjusted with the buckle to reduce or expand capacity, and instead of opening just at the top, it has a zipper that runs down the left side so you can easily access items in the bottom of the bag.Padded mesh fabric straps keep it comfortable on your shoulders, and there’s also a padded back pocket that can fit an up-to-16-inch laptop. A zipped side pocket lets you store a water bottle inside the backpack (instead of having to keep it visible in an exterior pocket), adding to the professional look and clever functionality.ColorsBlack, navy, olive/chocolateVolume23 LMaterialsRecycled nylon, leather trimIf you know the Esquire team, you won’t be surprised to see this Bennett Winch backpack on the list. Bennett Winch has historically been one of our favorite brands when it comes to luxury bags—we’re especially obsessed with the Suit Carrier Holdall bag, and we’re also huge fans of this backpack. The weather-resistant cotton canvas holds up beautifully over time, and so do the leather accents.We love the olive colorway (two olive backpacks with leather accents, it’s almost as if we know what we like!), but the canvas backpack also comes in black, navy, chocolate, and sand, which are all great choices. You can also go for an upgrade with the leather or suede versions.Colors5Volume22 LMaterialsCotton canvas, leather trimAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowYou probably know Tumi for its high-end travel luggage—if you haven’t heard the name, you’ve at least seen one of their suitcases before. And if you value functionality and durability above all else, Tumi is the brand to know. This backpack is made from the brand’s innovative Ballistic Nylon, a material originally used for military flak jackets, so in other words, it’s basically indestructible. Yes, you’re spending nearly $700 for a backpack, but you’ll have this thing for life. It has a pretty simple and sleek look on the outside, but the interior is spacious and chock full of pockets for all the small, random items you’d rather have organized than floating around at the bottom of your bag.Colors5Volume25 LMaterialsFXT Ballistic NylonAnother brand you probably know more for its iconic luggage is Rimowa. (You can read our Investment piece on why the brand’s famously expensive aluminum carry-on suitcase is worth the money.) But if you like the grooved look of a Rimowa suitcase, you’ll love this canvas and leather backpack inspired by the luggage. It combines a unique, elevated look with functionality from two external zip pockets, a large drawstring compartment, and a flap top secured by a speed clip buckle.ColorsBlack, navyVolume19.5 LMaterialsCanvas, full-grain leatherAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowWe get that quiet luxury isn’t for everyone. Heck, if you’re spending this amount of money on a backpack, there’s a chance you’ll want to show that off. The best way to do that is with a designer logo everyone knows—Louis Vuitton. This monogrammed canvas and leather backpack is fun and fashionable without being too flashy. Three interior pockets as well as a padded laptop compartment also make it pretty functional.Colors7Volume~22 LMaterialsMacassar coated canvas, cowhide-leather trimWe can’t talk about luxury bags without mentioning Métier. This gorgeous backpack blends the rustic, charming look of a knapsack with the upscale sophistication of glossy Italian leather. It also has lots more room inside than you’d think, thanks to the clever fold-top design, and you have four interior pockets lining the main compartment (including one large one for an up-to-14-inch laptop). The soft leather is polished with wax to give it a bit of shine, which results in an extremely smooth, elevated look.ColorsDark green/black, brown/blackVolumeNot listedMaterialsWaxed leatherAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowIf the term “drawstring backpack” makes you think of the cheap, merchandised freebies that you get at a work conference (or summer camp), think again. Brunello Cucinelli has managed to turn the drawstring backpack into something so wonderfully luxurious we almost can’t believe it exists. The soft-structured backpack is made from suede and leather (a far cry from the thin polyester of those freebie drawstring bags) and has an internal zipped pocket and slot pocket, which offer just enough organization to be useful without crowding the interior.ColorsTanVolumeNot listedMaterialsSuede, leatherInspired by classic army bags, Loewe’s military backpack takes the fold-over flap with double buckle closure design and adds a bit of luxury with soft grained calfskin leather. It has some smart, sophisticated features, like invisible magnetic closure and herringbone cotton canvas lining on the inside, but it’s essentially a minimalist bag without any bells and whistles. Perfect for the guy who wants to look sleek and stylish without calling attention to himself.ColorsBlackVolumeNot listedMaterialsCalfskin leather, cotton canvas lining