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12 Everyday Carry Backpacks That Keep It Compact (Under 22L)

by , June 18, 2025

Whether you’re navigating the 9-to-5, hitting the gym after hours, or chasing the weekend across the city, your everyday carry backpack should be up to the task — equal parts form and function. Enter the new generation of compact EDC backpacks: sharp, streamlined, and built for modern life. These aren’t just bags — they’re mission-ready tools designed to move with you through workdays, workouts, and urban escapades.


Featured bags:

Aer City Pack 2 16L

QWSTION Daypack 15L

GORUCK Bullet 16L

Code of Bell X-Type 17L

Cote et Ciel Yukon 13.5L

EVERGOODS CTB 20L

Db Ramverk 21L

Property Of… Zoe Bike Pack 16L

SEALSON DROP22

Thule Enroute 21L 

Tom Bihn Synik 22L

 WaterField Tech Folio Slim 12L


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