When it comes to travel and commuting backpacks, Ogio is one of the world leaders. The brand has honed in on this market niche and with their cool and versatile designs, it’s hard to put a foot wrong when buying one.
All their backpacks are made with durable materials and come with integrated laptop sleeves, easy-access storage compartments, and are comfortable as hell to wear. Ogio’s backpacks are not cheap, they sit in the mid-level pricing range and their quality and usability make them worth every penny.
Most people who buy an Ogio backpack become loyal customers for life and don’t stray to other brands easily. They love the quality, comfort, look, design, and functionality that comes with the Ogio brand.
There’s a big range of Ogio backpacks out there, each designed for a specific or a multitude of purposes, and it can be hard to work out which is best for you. Here, we’ve taken some of their top packs in this Ogio backpack review to make your choice a little easier.
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If you work in media or need a comfortable bag for your daily commute into work then the OGIO Bandit 17 Inch Laptop Backpack might just be the bag you’re looking for.
The bag is a great size and has enough room for your lunch, a few changes of clothes plus dedicated protective pockets for all your media items.
There is a fleece-lined 17″ laptop compartment, a little bigger than most that can only hold a 15″ computer. There’s also a padded tablet pocket, padded camera/mouse pocket, a quick-access phone pocket, two fleece-lined valuable stash pockets, a water bottle pocket with a bottle lock feature, and an organization panel with zippered stash pocket.
This is a huge array of storage of options that will keep all your gear safe, secure, and incredibly organized. In terms of comfort, this bag is also hard to beat. The adjustable shoulder and chest straps make it a delight to wear. It’s not so great for taller people as the straps are a little short and it can be a bit tight and tough to get on.
This backpack is perfect for commuting or traveling but it’s not the best adventure bag due to the lack of weather protection. If it rains your gear will most likely get wet.
If you travel a lot or want the option to wheel or carry your backpack, then the OGIO Wheelie Pack will be right up your street.
It’s the perfect bag for getting through airports, changing trains, and long walks between meetings. It’s comfortable to use as a backpack and when you need to start wheeling, simply put the bag down, pop out the handle and start cruising.
This wheelie pack may look on the small side but it can actually hold quite a lot. It’s the perfect carry-on size for a weekend mini-break with a spacious overnight compartment with garment straps and the main compartment with a padded laptop and tablet/e-reader sleeves.
It also features a front organizational pocket, fleece-lined valuables pocket, and a rear pocket so all those travel and office essentials and organized and only a zip away.
The wheelie pack is a little heavy, especially for petite travelers when carried on the back plus it’s a little bit more expensive than most. But it’s still an awesome travel backpack.
The Ogio International Soho Pack is as good-looking as it is functional. If you’re looking for a sleek, compact, and lightweight backpack for commuting, travel, or day trips, this is certainly one to consider.
This bag is definitely on the smaller size and while not ideal for weekends away, it’s the perfect size for getting to work quickly, easily without any fuss, or as a light carry-on when traveling.
It has a dedicated, padded laptop sleeve in the main compartment. The sleeve is built for computers up to 17″, larger than most laptop sleeves you may find. The main compartment is also spacious enough for your lunch and gym clothes.
Outside you have a file compartment sleeve, two fleece-lined stay pockets, a front slip pocket, and an organization panel with zippered stash pocket. So while you’re laptop, lunch, and gym clothes are tucked away in the main compartment, all your little extras are organized and accessible. There’s also a water bottle slot on each side of the bag.
It’s the perfect bag for light travel and commutes.
The Ogio Fugitive Streetpack is the perfect balance between organized commuting overnight pack and a spacious day pack. With a capacity of around 33L, it’ll hold quite a lot while having all the dedicated storage areas you might need.
To start off, it’s light and comfortable to wear. The main compartment is roomy enough for a weekend away while having an integrated sleeve to keep your laptop safe. There is a fleece-lined audio zipper pocket on the top, side mesh water bottle pockets, a secondary zipped compartment, and a front pocket with an organizational panel for pens, keys, phones, and any other valuables.
It’s not the best back for hiking or and adventures that’ll put you in adverse weather conditions as it’s not water-resistant. It is, however, perfect for hopping from city to and city and is one of the better value bags that Ogio offers.
The Ogio Mach 5 Motorcycle Backpack is made for you extreme commuters out there who choose to cruise among the urban traffic on your motorcycle or bicycle. It’s drag-free, compact, and sit’s tight to your body while you’re making wide turns.
The bag consists of one armored large compartment with quite a few extra storage options on the inside. It really is armored and some have even been through motorcycle crashes with broken bones while the contents of their Mach 5 backpack have been kept perfectly intact.
Inside the main compartment is a punch that fits a laptop and multiple storage areas to keep your valuables organized. It’s also pretty spacious and there is enough room for all your daily needs.
The bag is comfortable and sit’s tight but the straps can loosen a little while you ride. The straps are quite long and easy to put on even when you’re dressed in your full biking gear.
The bag is labeled as not being water-resistant but many users have boked home in the rain to find everything inside their pack to be dry as a bone. It’s an awesome backpack for any biker/cyclist.
The Ogio Renegade RSS has been made to keep your tech safe while also being big enough to take on weekend adventures. The backpack is riddled with padding and armor to ensure nothing breaks if you fall or drop it.
The biggest feature of the Renegade is the armored laptop compartment which is surrounded by padding to make sure your computer is safe and secure no matter what happens.
On top of this, there is a crush-proof Tech Vault pocket with a soft tricot liner, perfect for anything else that needs ultimate protection, like a hard drive. There is also a padded tablet pocket, mouse/digital camera pocket, and a quick-access expandable phone pocket.
That’s just the storage areas for tech, there are also side pockets for water bottles, utility pockets, and an organization panel with zippered stash pocket. I know, that’s a lot of pockets and if you fill them all, this backpack is going to get pretty heavy.
Not to worry, the padded shoulder straps and back padding make this a joy to carry. Feel free to fill her up and get on the road.
If you’re into tech, gaming, or simply need a lot of equipment for work, you couldn’t find a safer more comfortable backpack to carry it all around in.
Similar to Mach 5, the Ogio No Drag Mach 3 Backpack is also perfect for bikers or anyone who wants a protective backpack. It’s made to handle coming off a bike at speed while still keeping your belongings safe.
This is the first backpack in the review that’s made to be water-resistant and the heard shell exterior is what protects your valuables from the weather as well as grazes with tarmac.
Once you open the bag you’ll see a padded laptop sleeve, padded iPad sleeve, organizer panel, hydration bladder compartment, shoe compartment, valuables zipper, and more. The outside has a reflective lining to keep you visible and there is even a helmet clip for when you’re walking.
It’s super comfortable to ride with and conforms to your body shape to reduce drag and keep you steady on sharp turns.
If you’re a biking commuter, this bag has everything you need plus a lifetime limited warranty.
If you fly a lot then the TSA-friendly design in the Ogio Bolt Pack will make all those security checks a breeze. Not only is this bag TSA friendly but it’s also a great size and full or organizational wonders to keep your valuables where they should be.
The back zip completely opens up to give you a padded laptop compartment and a padded tablet compartment. This means when you’re at security, just open one zip and you have everything that needs to come out of your bag right there. Say goodbye to unpacking your laptop and then having to repack it around everything again.
The main compartment is spacious for all your travel needs, there’s a top zip pocket for valuables and your passport, zippered accessories pocket, dual side mesh beverage pockets and an organization panel for all those little important bits you need to keep together.
Beyond all of this, the backpack looks pretty awesome and is super comfortable to carry around.
You couldn’t find a better backpack that combines life in the city with some camping adventures in the mountains. The Ogio Alpha Convoy 320 Laptop Backpack is the perfect balance between these two worlds and here is why.
To start with it’s made from Cordura Eco-made polyester which while being ethical is also exceptionally durable thanks to its abrasion resistance and anti-tear strength. It’ll stand up well to adventures in the outdoors.
The outside features MOLLE webbing for attaching any accessories you may need as well as 4 tie-down straps to add a bedroll or tent to the pack for a weekend trip to the outdoors. There are also two large water bottle pockets on the sides to keep you hydrated on those long hikes.
The inside comes with a waterproof zippered 15” laptop and tablet pocket to ensure that even on your adventures, your laptop will remain safe. The main compartment is spacious enough but the only drawback is it’s a little small for any real adventure that is longer than a simple overnight.
Overall an awesome combo between commuting and adventures, plus it looks dam cool.
The OGIO International Lewis Pack is the smallest and least expensive of all the backpacks we have reviewed. It is ideal for kids or commuters who like to travel on the lighter side.
This backpack has got some sweet style while being spacious and functional. The main compartment is large enough to hold your lunch, a change of clothes, and has a laptop sleeve plus a zippered mesh pocket for valuables.
There’s also some extra storage space on the outside including two side pockets for water bottles, an easy-access side pocket, and a front zipper pocket. There is just enough space for all your vital things while keeping the backpack light and mobile.
Overall an awesome day pack or kids pack with a super price.
The materials used by Ogio vary from backpack to backpack. The bags featured in this review are either made from an armored coating, nylon, or ethical polyester. Each material, while being specific to the bag’s purpose, is durable and will stand up to the wear and tears of everyday life.
The straps used by Ogio are very well padded and make for a comfortable journey, no matter how heavy the bag. The shoulder straps have more padding than most and when combined with the padded breathable back pad, you can’t really go wrong in terms of comfort.
The bags in this review vary in size but they are mostly in the day or overnight category, size-wise. If you like to travel light, choose a smaller option, and if you want enough space to go to work and have enough room for a few days away, pick one of the larger ones.
Storage compartments are a key factor in choosing a backpack that you’ll love rather than like. Each of the Ogio backpacks in the review has awesome storage options but each one’s main storage selling point is unique. Some are designed to be used on a motorbike, others for armored laptop storage, and some to organize everything you could ever need.
Make sure to choose a bag that’s main purpose suits yours and you can’t go wrong.
Ogio’s warranty is different for every bag they make. Some come with a limited lifetime warranty while others come with none at all. If the warranty is an important factor for you, make sure you find out if and with what warranty your bag has before you buy it.
Here are our top choices from the review.
The best travel backpack is the OGIO Bolt Pack. This has one of the most useful combine laptop and tablet areas around to make going through security a breeze. It’s also the perfect size for your weekends away and has all the organizational extras you could need.
The best adventure backpack is the OGIO Alpha Convoy 320 Laptop Backpack. This is the perfect cross between a commuting pack and a camping pack. Internally it’ll store everything you need securely and the outside is covered in MOLLE and tie-downs to make sure your camping gear can come with you. The laptop compartment is also waterproof.
The best tech backpack is the OGIO Renegade RSS. This bag takes protective tech storage to another level. There are armored or padded storage zones for your laptop, Ipad, camera, mouse, hard drive, and any other gadget you might want to take along with you. It’s also spacious enough for a weekend away and is super comfy to carry. What more could you want?