Growth · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to The ERA Backpack

The perfect travel & photography backpack.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. The ERA Backpack launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   The Travel Line by Peak Design▲85

   A travel backpack and packing that adapts to any trip

   2018 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   NOMATIC Backpack▲220

   The most functional backpack and travel pack ever

   2017 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   The Camera Pack▲88

   A functional camera bag by Peter Mckinnon and Nomatic

   2019 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Pix Backpack▲137

   The first smart animative backpack

   2018 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   ZyneGo Backpack▲67

   Smart Backpack that's Got Your Back with companion app

   2019 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Arvione - Odyssey Backpack ▲78

   Versatile backpack with a vintage style

   2016 · arvione.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Slicks Travel Backpack▲210

   The Swiss army knife of backpacks

   2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Brevitē Camera Backpacks▲23

   Minimalist and trendy camera backpacks for modern explorers

   2016 · brevite.co · its alternatives →

9. 9
   The Modern Day Briefcase▲74

   Is it a backpack or a satchel? It's both!

   2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Liger01 Backpack▲74

    Robust, modular, fun, backpack

    2018 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Minaal carry-on▲103

    A new type of backpack, designed for travelers

    2014 · minaal.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Colfax Backpack▲72

    World's first true smart pack

    2014 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    P.MAI▲94

    Stylish, functional women's laptop backpacks

    2016 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Side One Bags by Jacques-Elliott▲71

    The perfect bags for the modern creative professional.

    2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Watson▲130

    Perfect control: the most important thing you carry.

    2016 · watsonpack.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Fastnomad 2▲172

    Backpacks designed for weekend travelers

    2016 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Cyberbackpack 2.0 Daypack Work Bag▲75

    The only backpack on the market that charges your phone

    2022 · cyberbackpack.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    EssenPack▲120

    An ultralight travel pack

    2019 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Aer Duffel Pack▲118

    The Modern Office and Gym Bag

    2014 · aersf.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Minaal Daily▲113

    Backpacks designed for your life on the move.

    2015 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    TRAVELAB Freedom Pack▲128

    No more 'frontpacks' when you travel

    2017 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Cyberbackpack▲107

    The backpack Tesla never made.

    2022 · cyberbackpack.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    The DayChaser▲5

    The Most Versatile Travel & Camera Backpack

    2022 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    THREAD INTERNATIONAL A Better Backpack▲80

    The bag that does it all, made from recycled plastic bottles

    2018 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →