The 10 Most Popular Designer Backpacks for Travel in 2026

Backpacks have overtaken the traditional shoulder bag as the top choice for city travel and short trips. Hands-free, ergonomic, and — with the right designer style — perfectly polished. Here are the 10 most-shopped picks of the year.

1. Louis Vuitton Palm Springs Mini

The most searched designer backpack of the last three years. Monogram canvas, small footprint, converts from backpack to shoulder bag. Best for: daily commute + short trips.

2. Chanel Duma Backpack (Mini/Small)

Understated Chanel — quilted calfskin, chain accents, minimalist silhouette. The one Chanel piece that reads "off-duty" rather than "occasion".

3. Louis Vuitton Christopher Backpack

Larger, structured, definitively masculine-leaning. Great for weekend travel or as a laptop bag replacement.

4. Chanel Gabrielle Backpack

The design-forward pick. Two-tone aged calfskin, mixed hardware, distinct silhouette.

5. Louis Vuitton Montsouris PM

The heritage archive piece — brought back for its ergonomic fit and elevated Monogram look.

6. Gucci Ophidia GG Small Backpack

The most affordable "gateway" designer backpack. GG Supreme canvas, brown/tan.

7. Saint Laurent Loulou Backpack

Quilted "Y" matelassé, chain, black-on-black. Refined and streetwear-adjacent.

8. Dior Rider Backpack

Modern Dior aesthetic — Oblique jacquard, technical straps, works for men and women.

9. Prada Re-Nylon Backpack

The current cool-kid choice. Black recycled nylon, silver hardware, ultra-light.

10. Goyard Saint Léger

The stealth-wealth pick. Goyardine canvas backpack — recognisable to insiders, invisible to everyone else.

Voyanti's Take

Every backpack listed is available in designer-inspired form at Voyanti — same silhouettes, same materials, without the four-figure markup. Browse our full backpack collection →