Knack's commuter backpacks are built for the all day comfort to tackle the daily grind. An expandable backpack design with a spacious main compartment keeps your work essentials organized for quick access, while a padded laptop sleeve protects your tech. Comfortable padded straps and adjustable shoulder straps ensure a smooth ride, while a water bottle pocket keeps hydration within reach.  Shop Knack’s expandable backpacks to find your perfect everyday backpack and commuting travel companion.

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Knack's Commuter Backpack Collection

From crowded trains to bike rides across town, Knack commuter backpacks are built to make your daily commute easier, functioning as the best backpack for professionals and even doubling as a diaper bag for commuting parents. A padded laptop compartment, fleece-lined tablet pocket, and intuitive organization keep your work gear protected and accessible. Need extra room for gym clothes, shoes, or an extra layer? Just unzip the hidden, expandable backpack compartment for 45% more space. A trolley sleeve lets you slide the bag over rolling luggage, making it a versatile travel backpack and airline-approved personal item. Crafted from fabric inspired by tailored suits, Knack Packs look sharp from your morning commute to your evening plans. Adjustable shoulder straps with ergonomic padding ensure all-day comfort, whether you're using it as a laptop backpack for work or an everyday backpack for life on the go.

Commuter Backpack Features

  • Protect Your Tech

    Easy-access, padded computer pocket keeps your laptop protected during life’s bumpiest moments along your daily commute.

  • Stay Organized

    Keep all your work gear secure and easy to find with next-level organization, including a fleece-lined tablet pocket, mesh accessory pockets, and a hidden side-zip water bottle pocket.

  • Expand Your Horizons

    Easily commute with gym clothing and a jacket. Knack’s patented, separate expandable packing compartment gives you 45% extra space for more carrying capacity. Our ergonomic design offers all day comfort while our quick access features are great for organizing all your important tech while on the go.

About Knack

Knack sprang from the simple observation that too many people were carrying too many bags at the same time. This aha moment spurred our passion to live a One Bag Life. So we pulled together a dedicated group of frequent travelers and bag enthusiasts––from Tumi, Coach, North Face, Samsonite, and eBags––to create the one bag that’s clever enough to replace two.

Shop Daily Commuter Backpacks FAQs

What size commuter backpack should I choose?

Choose based on your daily carry needs:
• Small Knack Pack: Perfect for minimalists carrying a laptop, water bottle, and essentials. Works as an airline personal item and fits comfortably on crowded transit.

•Medium Knack Pack: The best backpack for most commuters. Fits a 15" laptop compartment, lunch, gym clothes, and has a dedicated water bottle pocket. Ideal for bike commuters who want a balance between capacity and sleekness.

•Large Knack Pack: Maximum capacity for those carrying multiple devices, a change of clothes, or using it as both a work bag and travel backpack. Includes sternum and waist straps for heavier loads during longer bike commutes.
What is a commuter backpack?

A commuter backpack organizes your everyday work supplies, snacks, and extra clothing while great in professional settings, and is comfortable commuting to and from work. Knack Packs were designed for all-day comfort by checking those boxes, making life easier for everyday commuters and remote workers.

Knack Packs have a separate, patented expandable packing compartment that keeps clothes organized and wrinkle-free. Expand the packing compartment (if needed), secure your clothes with the compression flap, and voilà! You’re ready for your daily commute.
When looking for a commuter backpack, be sure to get one that has a padded laptop pocket for protection, padded straps and back panel padding for comfort, an easy-access water bottle pocket, internal organization, and durable, water-resistant materials. The best commuter backpack should also look professional. Knack Packs meet these requirements, and much more.
What to look for in a commuter backpack?

When looking for a commuter backpack, be sure to get one that has a padded laptop pocket for protection, padded straps and back panel padding for comfort, easy-access water bottle pocket, internal organization and durable, water-resistant materials. The best commuter backpack should also look professional. Knack Packs meet these requirements –– and much more.
Can a Knack Pack work as a bike commuter backpack?

Given their lightweight, comfortable and ergonomic design, Knack Packs are a great option and have received positive reviews by backpack commuters. Choose from a Small Knack Pack for sleekness up to a Large Knack Pack complete with sternum and waist straps.

Testimonials

I love the organization of the main compartments and the quality of the materials. The luggage compartment is ideal for daily commuting in the Southeastern US, when you need a warm jacket in the morning but not on the way home. Most of my thinner coats fit right in the luggage compartment without expanding it, but with the containment strap to keep it from getting bunched up and wrinkled like it did in the main compartment of my old bag. It also expands nicely for larger items. And the bag looks great too!

C.P.

I had specific needs when I was shopping for a new backpack: since I'd be carrying it to the office and on business trips, I didn't want it to look like I was heading out on a campaign trip. I wanted it to have enough space to carry my gym clothes or one change of clothes and toiletries for an international flight...This bag hits all those marks and then some! In addition: the space for storing cords and chargers is a thing I didn't know I was looking for. The small top pocket for storing sunglasses is also perfect for storing my my ear buds.

K.S.

I'm almost 2 years in my knack pack journey. After extensive research, I reluctantly purchased this bag for work travel. 30-40 trips a year. This bag needed to hold 2/3 days worth as well as all my work gear and supplies. Not only does it still look brand new, I have never needed anything on the road as it has a place for everything. It's so good, I use 2 compression cubes and have ditched my suitcase all together. You'll never need another bag.

M.D.

I am a student and have loved using this bag. I bike everywhere and that includes the grocery store. Being able to go directly from classes to the store, expand my backpack to fit all of my groceries, and continue on with my day has been a considerable time saver and incredibly convenient. I will never buy a daily backpack that doesn't expand now and I plan to stay with Knack!

K.A.

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