Buy It For Life
Backpacks

Updated Dec 16, 2024

Buy something that will last.
Here's a curated list of the most
durable and high-quality backpacks and the best place to get them.
Do you know of an item that should be on this list? Let us know!

Mystery Ranch Glacier Backpack

Durable tactical backpack with excellent comfort and functionality.

Comfortable
Functional
Durable materials

I have two Dana Design packs (the predecessor to Mystery Ranch) that have gotten extensive backpacking and mountaineering use over many years.
– Anaeas

Mystery Ranch also. The glacier is bomb!
– ComprehensiveBid8057

Jansport is what I was coming in here to say.
– cumGuzzling_GILF

Osprey Nebula Backpack

Affordable, versatile everyday and short getaway backpack with great value.

Affordable
Versatile
Durable

I recently got one of the cheaper Osprey packs, the Nebula. Fantastic value.
– static_motion

The Osprey Nebula is one of the best value backpacks I've ever owned.
– TravelerTom

This depends heavily on use case, OP. Osprey is a great brand and makes incredible packs.
– Armani-X

GoRuck GR1 Backpack

Tactical-grade backpack designed for extreme durability and heavy use.

Tactical-grade durability
Heavy load capacity
Comfortable design

This is my favorite kind of data. Thank you.
– fromesays

I still have my Dana Design pack, but would recommend the GoRuck GR1 for hardcore use.
– static_motion

GoRuck GR1 is unbeatable for durability.
– Ibanker888

Tom Bihn Synik 30 Backpack

High-quality, versatile backpack renowned for its durability and organizational capacity.

Exceptional durability
Amazing organization
High-quality materials

I love my Tom Bihn Synik 30, works great and has lasted me years.
– unknown

Jansport vs Tom Bihn, clearly Tom Bihn wins in durability.
– dontflooddamage

This Synik 30 holds up through all my travels without issue.
– DurableTraveler

Available at packhacker.com

Jansport Classic Backpack

Reliable and time-tested classic backpack known for its simplicity and longevity.

Reliable
Simple design
Long-lasting

I have my Jansport backpack from high school and it still holds up great.
– foilmethod

I had the same one through school, no issues at all.
– neverforgettravels