Collection: Everyday Daypacks

Why Choose an Everyday Daypack

The right daypack keeps your routine simple: quick-access pockets for keys and transit cards, a padded sleeve for your laptop or tablet, a structured bottle holder to prevent leaks, and room for a lunch container so you can keep healthy habits on busy days.

Key Features to Look For

• Balanced capacity for lunch, tech, and layers—without bulk.
• Padded device sleeve (typ. 13–15 in) and soft-touch lining to protect screens.
• Upright bottle pocket (internal or external) to keep beverages secure.
• Organizer panel for cables, pens, and small accessories.
• Ventilated back panel and padded straps for long days.
• Durable, water-repellent fabric for commute and light travel.
• Carry-on friendly dimensions and a trolley sleeve on select models.

Use Cases

Work & Commute: Pack your Preply lunch container, a compact cutlery set, and your charger in the organizer panel. Keep your bottle upright for spill control.
Casual Travel: Fit a light jacket, e-reader, passport wallet, and snacks. Choose a pack with lockable zippers and a discreet pocket for valuables.
Weekend Errands: Toss in groceries or gym gear, with lunch ready for post-workout refuel.

Packing Tips (Lunch + Tech)

1. Anchor the weight: Place the lunch box near the back panel for better posture.
2. Separate moisture: Use a sealed container and keep it apart from electronics.
3. Leverage vertical space: Stand bottles upright and stack soft items above.
4. Cable discipline: Route cords through an organizer to avoid snags.
5. Rapid access: Keep transit cards and keys in a top pocket.

Care & Maintenance

Spot clean with mild soap and a soft cloth; air-dry fully. Avoid bleach, fabric softeners, and high heat that can weaken coatings. If odors appear after carrying food, wipe the interior with a diluted vinegar solution, then air-dry.

Fit, Sizing & Comfort

• 12–18 L: Minimal setup for lunch + tablet + small essentials.
• 18–22 L: Most versatile for lunch + 13–15 in laptop + jacket.
• 22–26 L: Travel-lean setups or bulkier containers and gym layers.

How to Choose

1. Map your routine: Commute, office, travel, or hybrid—pick capacity accordingly.
2. Device first: Match sleeve size to your laptop or tablet.
3. Lunch friendly: Ensure the main compartment fits your container upright.
4. Comfort: Test strap shape, back ventilation, and load balance.
5. Material: Prefer water-repellent weaves and reinforced bottoms.

Preply Perspective

At Preply, everyday carry is an extension of everyday health. We choose daypacks that make it easy to bring your own meal, drink more water, and keep essentials organized, so you can stay focused on your day.

FAQs

Do these fit a lunch box and a laptop together?
Yes—most models fit a compact lunch container and a 13–15 in device at the same time. Check item dimensions.

Are they water resistant?
Many fabrics feature a durable water-repellent finish; always check the product details.

Is there a trolley sleeve?
Select daypacks include a pass-through to slide onto luggage handles for travel.