Best Backpack With A Lot Of Pockets

SOLDIERKNIFE Laptop Backpack

We start the review with the Soldierknife Laptop Backpack, which comes in at an amazing price considering what it offers and how good it looks.

This backpack is a great size of 30L, just big enough for a weekend away while being small enough not to be bulky on everyday commutes. It’s made from durable nylon, is waterproof, and has over multiple compartments across its four zipper pockets and mesh side slots. There are ten in total.

The main compartment features a laptop sleeve for a 15.6-inch computer plus space for another laptop under 15 inches. There is ample space in the main compartment to store clothes for the gym or a weekend away too.

The main compartment also comes with a USB charging port to which you can connect a power bank to. This allows you to charge your tech externally and on the move without having to open the bag, ideal.

The second compartment is ideal for any notepads, books, Ipad, or tech accessories, perfect for your daily commute to school or work. The front compartment is more of an organizational panel and has a specific spot for your pens, keys, a hook, and more.

There’s also a sneaky anti-theft pocket on the lower back of the bag for your phone and wallet which is also easy to access.

This bag sounds ideal doesn’t it, well with the low price and comfortable straps, it just might be. Especially for a waterproof backpack with lots of pockets.

OGIO Renegade RSS Backpack

The OGIO Renegade RSS backpack is one of the most functional backpacks around, especially if you need to carry a lot of tech gear around safely.

In terms of style and color options, the RSS doesn’t stand out from the crowd but once you discover all the features packed inside it, you’ll start to notice why it’s been labeled as one of the best in the review.

Made from high D polyester, the backpack is durable against everyday wear and tear while also being water-resistant to keep your belongings safe from the odd shower or two.

With over 10 compartments and a lot of space, this backpack has a lot of pockets and ample room for anything you’ll need to take with you on your daily commute or weekends away.

The best of the compartments are the armored laptop sleeve that can fit a computer up to 17 inches wide, the padded Ipad slot, the crush-proof tech vault pocket, padded mouse/camera pocket, and the front pocket with an organization panel.

As well as being an organizational wonder, the backpack is padded to keep your belongings safe from impact and to keep you comfortable. Fully loaded, this backpack can get heavy but with the padded straps and back panel, you’ll find it a breeze to carry around.

The North Face Recon Backpack

You might not have thought that brands like North Face would be in a review like this, well, think again. The North Face Recon Backpack is a perfect balance of a backpack with lots of compartments. It’s not riddled with so many pockets that it gets confusing but has enough storage options and space for your daily and weekend needs.

At a size of 30L, it’s ideal for commuting, treks into the mountains, and weekends away. The spacious main compartment has enough room for any clothing, lunch, and other gear plus a fleece-lined padded compartment for your laptop.

There’s a front compartment with a padded tablet sleeve and zip pockets to further organization and an external fleece-lined pocket for small delicate items like your phone or camera.

Further to these, you’ll find two side water bottle pockets plus a stretch front stash pocket for anything you need quick access to like a rain jacket or magazine for your commute.

You’ll also find that the bag is nice to wear thanks to the fully adjustable padded straps, the padded back panel, and the removable waist belt. If you’re looking for a bag that can do everything from going to work, the gym, to school and camping, this is a great choice.

Incase ICON Laptop Backpack

If you’re looking for a commuting backpack with a lot of pockets then you might just have to end your search here. The Incase ICON Laptop Backpack is just 17L in size, making it perfect for darting through busy train stations and bustling streets.

While only being 17L, it still has every storage option you could think of that’ll make your ride to work a little easier. And it’s made from heavy-duty, durable 840D ballistic nylon that not only keeps your things safe from rain showers but will keep up with your busy life.

The ICON has dedicated pockets for your laptop, tablet, and phone, since these are the things we seem to take in and out of bags most. The back compartment is fully padded, faux-fur lined and takes up to a 16″ laptop. The extra padding a lining really look after your laptop well.

The middle compartment has numerous organizational sleeves and enough space for your daily items. While the front pocket holds an organization panel for all your nicknacks, one side pocket is a dedicated charging or audio pocket and the other is made for any cables you need to carry along with you.

The back panel is made to ensure you don’t arrive sweaty into the office and the straps give you a comfy ride to work. This bag is ideal for any commute, it’s a little pricey but it’s going to last a long time.

AmazonBasics Laptop Backpack

If you’re looking for an affordable backpack with a lot of pockets with a warranty then the AmazonBasics Laptop Backpack might fit the bill.

The low price does mean that you will have to forgo the extra padding for your laptop, durable materials, and a lack of style but you are getting a comfortable backpack, a lot of storage options a 1-year warranty and if you look after it, it should last a few years.

The best thing about this backpack is that it can hold a large laptop of 17″ whereas most bags are limited to 15″. As well as the laptop sleeve, the main section also has further storage compartments within it.

There are 4 more compartments after the main compartment for files, documents, a change of clothes, Ipad and more. The dedicated organizational front pocket is great for pens, keys, phones, and cards, while the two smaller top pockets are ideal for any chargers or cables.

Overall it’s pretty awesome for $35 and you’ll find it matches most elements of more expensive bags, but might not last as long.

BAGSMART Laptop Backpack for Women

This is a cute backpack with lots of compartments and is great for young ladies in school.

There are two models for either a 15 or 17 inch laptop, as well as lots of pockets for organisation. Inside there is an organisation area where the laptop goes, and on the outside in the front pockets. So, if organisation is key for you, this pack has it all.

There is also a spot for a charging bank, and a way to connect to it from outside the backpack. This pack also slides onto a suitcase easily, if you want to use it for travel as well as work or school.

It comes in two colors, a pink, for those who like to stand out, and a less demanding grey for those who don’t.

Sure, Bagsmart is not a known brand like Patagonia or Targus, but at this price point with over 4.5 stars on Amazon, I don’t think you can go wrong.

Everki Atlas

The Everki Atlas is another great backpack with multiple compartments. Suited more towards commuting and travel than anything else, this bag has a great array of storage options for your daily life.

The laptop compartment is a dedicated pocket on the back of the bag and is adjustable to fit, making sure your laptop stays snug and protected. The compartment opens out fully to 180 degrees to help security checks at airports move faster and the added sleeve on the back lets the backpack slide over your suitcase handle.

At a size of 32L, the backpack is a great size for commuting, city-hopping, and weekends away. In terms of storage, there’s a spacious main section, an organizational compartment with a felt-lined tablet pocket, a quick-access magazine slot, a deep front pocket plus two side pockets.

The lining is made in differing contrasts to help you find exactly what you’re looking for quickly, rather than everything merging into one, which can happen in some backpacks.

Overall a great travel and commuting backpack.

Abshoo Classica Backpack

The Abshoo Classica Backpack is an excellent affordable option for a school/college bag. At $25 dollars, it’s not going to last forever but not much does when dealing with the wear and tear of active kids.

Designed to look cool and available in a huge range of colors, it also has great storage areas to keep your kids organized while they play and learn. There are 4 zippered compartments that have a dedicated laptop, phone, tablet, and file sleeves while having enough space for gym clothes and lunch.

The bag is made from durable water-resistant polyester meaning it’s easy to clean and it’ll keep up with the wear and tear of the playground while keeping everything safe from a rain shower. The straps are also reinforced to ensure they don’t tear under pressure.

Overall it’s an awesome value, cool kids backpack with a 1-year warranty: pretty hard to beat.

Targus CityLite Backpack

The Targus CityLite Backpack is another backpack with a lot of pockets that are made for making your daily commute and travel as easy as pie.

The 12+ compartments are very well laid out and the things that stand out most are the patented shock-absorbing laptop sleeve and customizable organizational panel. There’s also a charging port on the outside that connects to the side pocket where you’d store your power bank. This allows you to charge on the move while replying to emails and taking calls.

At 17L it’s the perfect size for navigating the busy streets while still being large enough to carry all your daily essentials. The organizer panel opens up like a book on the front and has a zipper pocket, pen slots, and card slots on one side plus elastic webbing on the other.

The elastic webbing allows you to shape holders for anything from your phone to charging cables. This gives everything home in this backpack, so you can find it with ease.

The Targus CityLife backpack gives you everything to stay organized and on the move in your daily life.

eBags Professional Slim

The eBags Professional Slim is hard to beat if you’re looking for a travel backpack with a lot of pockets. The layout makes it somewhat of a unicorn in the backpack with a lot of compartments category.

With over 16 different compartments, it’s hard to beat. The outside features an organizational panel that opens up like a book. Inside this, you have 4 zipper mesh pockets, 3 sleeves of various sizes, and pen holders.

The outside of the organizational panel is a quick access phone/wallet pocket while below it is a deep bottom front pocket ideal for chargers and cables. This bottom pocket is structured to hold its space and stop anything from getting squished.

There are two main compartments, one with a padded laptop sleeve and the other a fleece-lined tablet sleeve. They both have ample space for lunch and a change of clothes too.

On the side, there is a zipper pocket that once open, pops out with mesh for your water bottle which is an awesome little addition.

The back is padded and breathable to keep you comfortable and cool. There’s also a pass-through sleeve on the back so you can add the bag to your luggage while traveling.

It’s an incredible backpack, one of the most popular out there, and perfect for travel.

Patagonia Refugio

The Patagonia Refugio is another great all-rounder for travel, hiking, commutes, and long weekends.

Patagonia as a company is very sustainability-conscious and will fix or replace your backpack whenever there is an issue. They want this to be your backpack for life, no matter what it goes up against.

They have used recycled materials to make this sturdy, water-resistant backpack very durable and have added some great storage features.  The spacious main section is huge and actually not meant for organisation. Where Patagonia has done things differently is with their removable dedicated laptop sleeve. It is a sleeve with multiple pockets which takes care of all your cables, mouse, charger etc.

Laptop sleeve with lots of pockets

Depending on which size you go for, you also get a split front pocket on the 26L, and a couple of other pockets on the 30L at the top. There are also two side water bottle pockets of course, but most of the pockets are on the sleeve.

This is a quality backpack with a lot of pockets from Patagonia, suitable for anything from the great outdoors to getting work comfortably.