E! Illustration/ Courtesy of LululemonSummer travel calls for a do-it-all bag that can fit your in-flight essentials and look good doing so. And while backpacks are the most practical choice, they’re not always the prettiest.
However, you don’t have to choose between fashion or function, because we found several backpack options that are actually chic and won’t make you look dorky.
- Best Budget-Friendly Backpack: LOVEVOOK Laptop Backpack
- Elevated Leather Backpack: KKXIU Trendy Leather Backpack
- A Chic Yet Sporty Backpack: Lululemon Everywhere Backpack 22L
The chicest travel backpacks have enough space for your must-haves but won’t make you look like you’re heading to grade school.
Those made from luxe leather are a great choice since they provide an upscale, elevated feel. Or you can go for a more utilitarian vibe with sporty-yet-stylish picks that come in trendy colors.
These options don’t just look good, though. They also deliver on practicality with sleek designs boasting hidden organizational pockets and even protective laptop sleeves.
Have upcoming travel plans? These chic backpacks won’t ruin your airport outfit.
Light Flight Travel Laptop Backpack
Call all messy travelers! This spacious backpack has tons of compartments to keep you organized. Made from a water-resistant material, it’s large enough to fit a 15.6-inch laptop and features padded straps for added comfo
LOVEVOOK Laptop Backpack
This multi-compartment option includes a dedicated water bottle large enough to fit your beloved 40 oz. Stanley. Featuring a unique easy-access opening, it’s no wonder it has 21,500+ 5-star ratings.
Lululemon Everywhere Backpack 22L
Complete your travel outfit with this sporty yet stylish Lululemon backpack. It’s made from the same sleek, water-repellent fabric their iconic belt bag is made from. It’s large enough to fit a 16-inch laptop.
Quince Italian Leather Laptop Backpack
It doesn’t get chicer than this luxurious top-grain leather backpack, which gives major “rich girl” vibes. It has a padded sleeve to protect your laptop.
Kate Spade Carter Nylon Cargo Backpack
Consider this designer backpack the adult version of the one you owned in high school. Fitting a laptop measuring 13 inches or less, it makes a practical yet polished choice.
Michael Kors Slater Medium Signature Logo Backpack
Made Michael Kors’ signature coated logo-printed canvas, this eye-catching style is too cute to just be worn at the airport. The gold accent chain is a chic touch—and begging for bag charms.
Lefrik Roll Mini Backpack
Roll-top backpacks likes this are great if you’re an over packer (or just like to shop) since you can adjust the height to accommodate more essentials. Plus it has a padded sleeve that fits laptops measuring 13.6 inches and under.
KKXIU Trendy Leather Backpack
If you’re a minimalist, you’ll love this compact vegan leather backpack that fits a surprising amount of essentials. Gold hardware adds a high-fashion touch.
Mini leather crossbody bags are perfect for summer travels & we found fresh styles from $60.
