Created by a team of frequent travelers, Knack makes business travel backpacks for people who don't want to switch bags every time their plans change. Our expandable backpacks are designed to move with you from the office to the airport, client meetings to coworking spaces, and daily commutes to weekend trips.

Knack Packs keep your work gear organized in dedicated, padded compartments while a hidden, expandable suitcase compartment gives you room for clothing and travel essentials when you need it. The result is a professional backpack that works as an everyday laptop bag, commuter backpack, and travel bag, all in one.

Unlike hiking or camping backpacks, Knack Packs are designed for the way people actually travel for work: carrying technology, documents, chargers, personal essentials, and a few days of clothes while still looking polished enough for the office.

 

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Business Travel Backpacks Built for Work Trips, Not Hiking

Knack Packs give your work gear a dedicated place, with features like padded laptop and tablet compartments, mesh pockets, zippered pockets, and easy-access organization for chargers, cables, documents, and other daily essentials.

When it's time to travel, the patented expandable suitcase compartment adds space for clothing, toiletries, shoes, and other travel gear. Keep it zipped away for your commute or expand it for a few days on the road.

With features like padded shoulder straps, a supportive back panel, trolley sleeve, TSA-friendly organization, and carry-on-friendly designs, Knack makes it easy to move from workday to travel day without switching bags.

One bag. Work to travel. Ready for wherever you're headed.

Business Travel Features

  • Work-Ready Organization

    Keep your laptop, tablet, chargers, cables, and everyday essentials organized and easy to access. Knack Packs feature dedicated padded laptop compartments, fleece-lined tablet pockets, mesh pockets, zippered pockets, and a spacious main compartment designed to keep your work gear organized without digging through your bag.

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    Expandable Space for Travel

    The hidden, expandable suitcase compartment gives you dedicated space for clothing, shoes, toiletries, and other travel essentials without sacrificing your everyday organization. Keep it zipped away for your commute, then expand it when you're heading out for a business trip or weekend away.

  • Built for Business Travel

    From the office to the airport, Knack Packs combine comfortable carry, professional design, and travel-ready features. Padded shoulder straps and a supportive back panel make long days more comfortable, while trolley sleeves, lockable zippers, easy-access pockets, and carry-on-friendly designs make navigating the airport easier. The result is one polished backpack that works for your daily commute, business trips, and everything in between.

About Knack

Finally, say goodbye to the hassle of juggling multiple bags! Knack sprang from a simple observation that too many people were carrying too many bags at the same time, leading to an epidemic of overloaded shoulders and cluttered lives.

We pulled together a passionate group of frequent travelers and bag enthusiasts (from Tumi, Coach, North Face, Samsonite, and eBags) and created a revolutionary expandable backpack that transitions as easily from work to working out as it does from a client meeting to a weekend with friends. We called this backpack a Knack Pack and it was the first everyday bag that’s clever enough to replace two.

While Knack today is more than just backpacks, each of our products’ innovative designs and thoughtful features continues to help you effortlessly carry everything you need, while keeping you organized and hands-free at the same time. Experience the difference that Knack makes in every journey.

Testimonials

My new Knack Pack is simply fantastic. It offers everything I’ve needed in a one-in-all bag for short business trips and day-to-day work trips to the office. Intelligently designed with ample storage space and zippered pouches. High quality craftsmanship for durability and aesthetics. Could not be happier with my purchase. Highly recommended. Will purchase again as gifts for fellow travelers.

John S. • Series 2 Medium Expandable Knack Pack®

I am beyond impressed with this bag! Having owned many bags over the years, this one definitely stands out as the best. What truly sets it apart is the exceptional storage capacity—it’s perfect for both everyday carry and travel. The thoughtful design allows for efficient organization without compromising on style or comfort. The color and feel of the material are fantastic, and I love the durability it offers. It's refreshing to see a New England-based company creating bags tailored for busy leaders who need to pack heavy yet travel light. This bag has exceeded all my expectations, and I couldn’t be happier with my purchase!

Gary M. • Series 1 Medium Expandable Knack Pack®

Very nice backpack that doubles as a weekend suitcase. Lightweight, roomy and expandable. It looks very sleek and quality and would work great for business travel or an everyday carry bag.

Ikie L. • Series 2 Medium Expandable Knack Pack®

Business Travel Backpack FAQs

What are the best backpacks that can work as both a daily laptop bag and a 3–4 day travel bag?

The best business backpacks for this kind of travel combine the organization of a laptop backpack with the capacity of carry-on luggage. Look for a dedicated laptop compartment or padded laptop sleeve for your computer and tech, multiple organizational pockets for accessories and everyday items, and an expandable main compartment for clothing and travel essentials.

An expandable backpack like the Knack Pack gives you both. Keep the everyday compartment organized with your laptop, documents, chargers, water bottle, and other work essentials, then expand the suitcase compartment when you need room for clothing, toiletries, or gym gear. It’s a practical alternative to carrying both a work backpack and a separate piece of luggage.

Does the Knack Pack fit under airplane seats and in overhead bins if I have to go on a business trip?

Yes! We specifically designed the Knack Pack to meet airline carry-on requirements because nobody has time for checked bag fees or the anxiety of wondering if your presentation materials will make it to your destination. It slides smoothly under most airplane seats (perfect for those long flights when you need your laptop or snacks), and fits comfortably in overhead bins without that awkward wrestling match everyone's watching. You know that relieved feeling when your travel bag actually fits? That's what we're going for every single time.

Does Knack backpacks combine the organization of a work bag with the capacity of a weekender?

Yes. An expandable business backpack can give you the organization of a work bag with the packing capacity of a weekender. The key is having separate spaces for your work and travel gear rather than putting everything into one large main compartment.

Knack Packs are designed with dedicated, padded compartments for laptops and tech, along with organizational pockets for accessories, documents, and other everyday items. When you need more space, the expandable suitcase compartment holds clothing, shoes, toiletries, and other travel gear. That means one backpack can replace the need for a briefcase, messenger bag, and weekend bag on many trips.

Are Knack backpacks designed specifically for business travel, not hiking or camping?

Yes, Knack is a U.S.-based company that designs business backpacks for the way people actually work and travel. Rather than adapting an outdoor backpack for the office, Knack designs its products around the needs of business travelers, commuters, and professionals who carry laptops, tech, documents, and everyday essentials.

Knack Packs combine a polished, professional design with features built for work and travel, including dedicated laptop compartments, padded compartments, organizational pockets, expandable storage, comfortable adjustable straps, and water bottle pockets. The result is a professional laptop backpack that can move from the office to the airport without looking like hiking gear.

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