Whether you’re a student or have a full-time job, everyone needs a backpack. It might be for commuting to and from the office on your bike or the subway, or like for me, heading to a coffee shop to work, walking a trade show or event, or using it as my carry-on for travel.
I have been using the same backpack for 15 years and it’s not for lack of trying to find a new one. I haven’t been able to find one that meets all my very specific requirements. It has to be small and compact, easily sliding under the seat on an airplane. It needs to be spacious enough to fit a ton of items inside along with a laptop. It needs to have tons of pockets. A water bottle pocket is non-negotiable and a trolley strap is useful. Does the HyperPack backpack fit the bill? I wanted to find out.
Details About the Hyper HyperPack Backpack
Designed for mobile, modern professionals, the HyperPack backpack is lighter in weight than the previous generation HyperPack Pro and is made from 1200D recycled PET polyester, the equivalent of 20 water bottles. The nylon exterior is durable, abrasion-resistant, and weather-resistant, and it has water-resistant zippers to protect contents against moisture.
It fits a laptop up to 16 inches in size as well as tablets and smartphones conveniently and neatly in the padded back pocket. A pass-through charging slot makes it simple to charge your laptop, phone, or tablet from a charging bank in the main compartment. Meanwhile, a built-in locator pocket securely holds a tracking device so you can find the backpack if its misplaced or stolen (you need to add your own locator, of course. Hyper does sell a universal one separately, or you can use something like an Apple AirTag).
With a triple padded back, luggage pass-through, and 22-litre interior capacity, it comes backed by a limited lifetime warranty. The Hyper HyperPack sells for an MSRP of US$90; it isn’t available at retail in Canada just yet, but you can ship to Canada by FedEx for about US$30.
Hyper HyperPack Backpack Review
The first test I did with the Hyper HyperPack Backpack was compare it to my faithful OGIO backpack. It’s the same size. Point one. However, it’s noticeably slimmer with, which is great for travel but also means it won’t fit the same number of items. (Or so I thought). For example, my fold-up neck pillow probably wouldn’t slide into the main compartment as neatly. My noise cancelling headphones in their flat case might just barely slide in. Boy, was I wrong.
How Much Can You Fit?
When I slid both in, I was pleasantly surprised at how well they fit. The backpack doesn’t look like it can pack a lot, but it’s more spacious than you realize. Adding in more goodies, including my laptop, cables, two portable charging banks, a second phone, my sunglasses case, and even my DJI Osmo Pocket 3 camera in its leather case with accessories, and I was floored with how well it all fit. I used this backpack as my carry-on during a trip to Spain and all the above fit like a glove alongside a small toiletry kit and even an emergency thin shawl. I have been using for months for occasional local press events as well as working from local cafes around my home.
Lots of Pockets
The soft lining keeps my MacBook Pro sufficiently protected inside: the 14-inch model slides in easily. The passthrough charging slot is a nice touch making it simple to keep your laptop, tablet, or other mobile devices fully charged from a portable charging bank or other device inside. You can conveniently run the cable through the hole for a neat and tidy set-up inside.
I love the many pockets, including lots of interior and hidden pockets to not only store but also nicely organize everything. The one thing this backpack has that my old one does not is a luggage pass-through strap, which is one of those valuable yet underrated features for frequent travelers.
With two water bottle pockets, I love that I can store a water bottle in one side and another item in the other, like an umbrella or rolled up magazine, something I do often for flights. I love that each holder has an elastic section so they can expand to accommodate wider water bottles. The key strap is convenient, too, for clipping your keys so they’re never misplaced. This would work perfectly for my 13-year-old son who doesn’t use his keys everyday but needs to have them with him in a safe and secure spot in case he needs them.
Comfort and Design
The backpack is comfortable to wear thanks to the padded back and adjustable straps, including a magnetic sternum strap for when you’re carrying heavier loads. One thing I did notice is that the straps constantly loosen such that I have to take the backpack off and readjust for a tighter fit. I wish there was a locking mechanism of some kind once you have the straps in place so they don’t slide.
The hidden back pocket is a nice touch to keep items like a passport, wallet, or phone secure. The zipper locks are sturdy: you can tell they can withstand repeated hard tugs and pulls.
The fabric and zippers are water-resistant, an appreciated feature for commuters. I got caught in the rain a few times and the backpack effectively repelled the beads of water, the zippers securing tightly to keep all my items inside dry.
I appreciate that the bag stands up nicely on a flat surface thanks to the flat bottom. My old one does not have a flat base so it just falls over. How successfully it stands, however, depends on the overall weight distribution. If you overload it, it may tip over.
The sustainable design is appreciated for those who want to protect the environment. The quality is also backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
Should You Buy the Hyper Hyperpack Backpack?
The Hyper Hyperpack Backpack is a great option for students or hybrid workers. It can accommodate your laptop and essentials like files, folders, a book, headphones, phone, keys, water bottle, and a few more. In fact, I was prepared to say this isn’t a sufficient backpack to use as a carry-on, but it exceeded my expectations: it fits far more than it looks like it would. It’s almost like a clown car: you’ll impress as you keep pulling items out one by one from its compact yet spacious interior.
I wish the straps were more secure since I feel like I have to readjust them after every few wears once the bag feels like it’s hanging down further on my back. But that’s really my only negative piece of feedback. Otherwise, I think I have officially found my replacement backpack. See you at CES 2026 with this one in tow!