Running out of pockets? Invest in quality backpacks in Hong Kong and go hands-free!
While you can usually make do by simply relying on trusty pockets or even a chic affordable designer handbag, sometimes life gives you a bit more than you can carry. For the days when you’re juggling one too many things, a quality backpack comes in handy. With the vast variety of packs that the city has to offer, we’re giving you the lowdown on finding a bag that’ll last without maxing out your credit card. From rugged yet stylish rucksacks to unique finds at vintage stores, here’s where you can shop the best backpacks in Hong Kong.
Comfy and cool backpacks in Hong Kong
1. Herschel Supply Co
A trusty Herschel backpack is almost guaranteed to be loved by everyone the second they sling those padded straps over their shoulders. This is the ultimate daily carryall that has a few flairs of character for the wearer to stand out from the crowd. With several design lines like the classic Heritage or the eye-catching Little America, Herschel offers a varied selection for discerning shoppers. From college kids to working stiffs, you’ll be able to find some of the best backpacks in Hong Kong for all ages at Herschel.
Shop Herschel Supply Co at Log-On.
2. Bellroy
If you’re searching for a sleek and dependable backpack that can be brought from the office to your next urban adventure, look no further than Bellroy. The Australian company creates robust packs made from materials specifically sourced for their functionality, durability, and sustainability. From the Transit Backpack that’s ideal for storing valuables on longer trips, to the versatile Tokyo Totepack that’ll shine as bright in the office as it will on dates, you can’t make a bad pick. Expect your Bellroy backpack to age gracefully as your trusty sidekick that’ll hold up throughout the years!
Shop Bellroy at select retailers across Hong Kong.
3. Tumi
Although the Tumi backpacks have gained a bit of a reputation throughout the years for being a marker of the “finance bro”, they’re still definitely some of the most practical backpacks in Hong Kong. When looking for a bag you can bring into more sophisticated settings, Tumi’s Alpha Bravo and Voyageur lines offer clean and streamlined designs that’ll fit in anywhere. Although on the slightly pricier side compared to other daypacks, a Tumi is certainly an investment that’ll pay off in the many years to come (this writer’s father has a Tumi going on eight years!).
Tumi has multiple locations across Hong Kong.
4. Patagonia
For those of you who’ll be making their backpacks work for their price tag, Patagonia may be what you’re looking for. The signature Black Hole Pack comes in various sizes from 25L to 45L, and certainly lives up to its name when you’re cramming half your life into it for a backpacking trip. Patagonia also has a variety of daypacks suitable for trekking into the mountains or hoofing it across the city – including a few backpacks for children. Additionally, the organisation tools inside almost every pack will take your storage skills to the next level.
Patagonia has multiple locations across Hong Kong.
5. Tom Bihn
This Seattle brand designs, manufactures, and ships everything from the same location to bring its unique bags straight to you. Tom Bihn has some of the coolest backpacks that are also amazingly designed to organise your belongings down to the last pencil. Its bestselling Synik 30 will turn heads with its unique clamshell design that boasts five exterior pockets and removable features to help tailor the backpack to your body. Looking for a simple everyday daypack? Snag the Paragon 2.0. Going camping in Lantau? Bring along the Brain Bag. Trying to forego lugging around suitcases on trips? Strap on the Techonaut 45 and you’re all set.
Shop Tom Bihn online.
6. Topo Designs
While some backpacks go for sleek, muted colourways, Topo Designs are for those who like to stand out. With some of the most colourful backpacks in the game, you can count at least four different hues in the standard Session Pack alone. Whether you need a carryall for laptops and notebooks, or a simple pack for your daily phone-keys-wallet combo, Topo Designs has you covered with its Light Pack, the Rover Pack Classic, and more.
Topo Designs, Flat 11, 1/F, Shing Yip Industrial Building, 19-21 Shing Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong, p. 9864 8974
7. Eastpak
Here’s a throwback for ’00s middle schoolers! Although most went for a Jansport, we knew the true cool kids had an Eastpak. No matter your age bracket now, you can still snag some of the best backpacks in Hong Kong at Eastpak. Prove simple never goes out of style with the Padded Pak’r or upgrade from your schooldays with a snazzy Tecum. With frequent new designs featuring all kinds of icons, from Kiss to Pac-Man, Eastpak bags remain a reliable fave.
Shop Eastpak online or at select retailers across Hong Kong.
