Urban Backpacks
Our urban backpack collection blends sleek city styling with rugged, outdoor durability for your everyday carry needs. Built with thoughtful organisation, these packs serve your daily commute and weekend wanderings. Featuring padded laptop sleeves and breathable backpanels, each backpack supports comfort and functionality. Explore smart, sustainable packs that keep up with your lifestyle.
Smart Packs for the Daily Commute
Your search for the perfect urban backpack ends here. We’ve crafted a range of EDC backpacks that combine clean aesthetics, durable materials, and smart organisation, ready for boardrooms, bike lanes, or backcountry escapes.
From the compact 20 L Retna to the versatile 28 L Rhune, each commuter backpack is built with modern life in mind. Durable materials, water-repellent coatings, and functional layouts make these packs ideal for navigating city streets, train stations, or weekend escapes with confidence and ease.
Built for Durable Performance
All our business backpacks are crafted with rugged 300D polyester ripstop fabric, built to handle the demands of daily use. Foam-padded harnesses and adjustable wingspan straps ensure all-day comfort during commutes, errands, or quick getaways.
Organisation for Every Day
We’ve integrated thoughtfully placed pockets and compartments to keep your essentials ready. Padded, externally accessed laptop sleeves accommodate up to 15″ screens, while interior mesh organiser sleeves, pen slots, and quick-access top pockets simplify busy days. Handcrafted digital harness pockets offer quick access to earbuds, transit cards and other punch‑in essentials.
- Breathable backpanels: including our AirCushion mesh at over 90% airflow
- Removable sternum straps and contoured shoulder harnesses
- Reflective lash loops for safety in low light
- Side stretch‑mesh bottle pockets for hydration access on the go
Comfort in Motion
Travelling light or on a full load, you’ll appreciate backpanels with moisture-wicking foam that minimise sweat and pressure. The AirCushion system keeps packs ventilated, whether cycling to work or crossing a European train platform. Packs stay snug without trapping heat against your skin.
From Office to Outdoors
This range of city backpacks isn’t just built for urban use, it adapts seamlessly to weekend routes and light hikes. Durable base panels and scuff-resistant finishes let you move from pavement to path without changing bags, making it a versatile companion for active lives.
Explore the Urban Backpack Collections
FAQ
Can I fit a laptop in these urban backpacks?
Yes, each pack includes a padded sleeve that fits up to a 15″ laptop and additional organisation features like pen slots, gadget pockets, and document sleeves. Combined with easy-access compartments and stretch water bottle pockets, these packs support both professional essentials and compact weekend kit. The rugged fabric and padded straps keep everything protected and comfortable as you transition between office, train, and trails.
Are these backpacks suitable for cycling or walk commuting?
Absolutely. All models feature breathable backpanels - including the AirCushion system with over 90% airflow - and padded foam that minimises sweat and improves comfort during active commutes. Removable sternum straps add stability, while contoured shoulder harnesses and reflective lash points help keep you visible and secure on two wheels or a busy footpath.
Do any of these packs carry in Europe without needing extra luggage?
Yes, the Retna 20L, 25L, 28L and Rhune 22L, 25L, 28L models are compact enough to serve as cabin-safe carry-on luggage. Their sleek, soft-sided design allows for flexible packing, making them ideal for short trips and air travel. For longer journeys or additional kit, the Rhune 28 offers generous capacity while still aligning with most carry-on guidelines. However, we always recommend checking specific size and weight restrictions with your airline before departure.
Are there gender-specific fits available?
The urban range is designed as unisex, with adjustable harness and sternum features to tailor the fit across different body shapes. The streamlined design suits a wide range of users. For those looking for gender-specific harness options, our hiking backpack offer women’s-specific models with tailored ergonomic features.
Do the backpacks come with a warranty?
Yes, Gregory offers a lifetime warranty on all our backpacks, covering manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship. Built with high-quality materials and expert craftsmanship, our packs are designed to last. If your backpack ever fails due to a defect, we will repair or replace it, giving you confidence in every adventure. For full details and instructions on submitting a warranty claim, please visit our warranty page.