The fastest way to get lost on the Troop London site is to browse by collection. Four ranges, dozens of model codes, and a naming system built for a warehouse rather than a shopper. So here are the best Troop London bags to buy, organized by what you actually need one for.
Every pick below is described using the brand's own specifications. No invented prices, no fake test scores, just the bags that stand out for a specific job.
Best all-round Troop London bag: TRP0444 Heritage Duffel
If you buy one bag from the brand, this is the one that covers the most ground. It is a 27 liter waxed cotton canvas bag that converts between backpack and holdall carry, so it works as a weekend bag on Friday and a gym bag on Monday.
The build is the Heritage formula at full strength: super-strong waxed cotton canvas, genuine leather trimmings, antique brass-finished hardware and YKK zippers throughout. Inside there is a deep main compartment with a top zip, an internal zip pocket and two open-top pockets. The back panel is padded and the shoulder straps are adjustable and padded for backpack carry.
The waxed canvas develops a rich natural patina with use, which is either the main selling point or the main objection depending on your taste. Compare it against the rest of the range at Troop London.
Best for work: TPB007 Business Laptop Backpack with Tech Zone
The Business Collection is where Troop London put its engineering, and the TPB007 is the most travel-focused bag in it. Built from high-density 1680D polyester with microfiber trimmings and a water-resistant, scratch-resistant finish, it is a large-capacity laptop backpack designed to survive airports.
The standout feature is the lay-flat laptop compartment with dedicated tablet pockets. Opening the bag flat gives you instant access to the full tech setup, which is the difference between a calm security line and an undignified one. Three external front zip pockets handle everything you need without opening the main body.
- Charging: built-in USB-C charging port for topping up a phone on the move
- Security: hidden security zip pocket on the back panel
- Transit: luggage strap that fits over a suitcase handle
Best slim work bag: TPB010 Business Slim Laptop Backpack
Same tech zone thinking, less bulk. The TPB010 is the slim, well-organized version, with a lay-flat laptop compartment with dedicated tablet pockets and a clean dual front pocket layout, in the same 1680D polyester with microfiber trimmings.
Two details make it the smarter commuter choice. A hidden security zip pocket on the back panel protects valuables in a crowd, and a card slot on the back strap keeps your transit card reachable without taking the bag off. If you commute daily, that second one matters more than the spec sheet suggests.
Best gym-to-office bag: TPB009 with Shoe Compartment
The TPB009 is the only backpack in the Business Collection with a dedicated shoe compartment at the base, which keeps footwear completely separate from your laptop, files and daily essentials. If you have ever put running shoes in a bag next to a laptop and regretted it, the appeal is immediate.
The laptop sits in a dedicated half-open zip pocket on the back panel rather than in the main body. It shares the collection's USB-C charging port and hidden security zip pocket, and uses the same water-resistant, scratch-resistant 1680D polyester shell.
Best expandable option: TPB008
The TPB008 combines two of the collection's most useful features in one bag: the lay-flat tech zone for organized electronics carry, and an expandable zip function that increases capacity when you need it. That makes it the pick for anyone whose load changes between a normal Tuesday and an overnight trip.
The lay-flat laptop compartment with dedicated tablet pockets keeps the full tech setup in one streamlined section, and the usual USB-C port and hidden security pocket are both present.
Best briefcase alternative: TPB012 Business Laptop Bag
The TPB012 is the only bag in the Business Collection that is not a backpack. It is a landscape professional laptop bag and briefcase in high-density 1680D polyester with microfiber trimmings and a water-resistant, scratch-resistant finish.
You get a top grab handle plus a detachable, adjustable shoulder strap with a padded shoulder pad, so it works both as a hand-carry and over the shoulder. The dedicated laptop pocket keeps the machine secure and accessible, and the USB-C charging port carries over from the backpacks. It is the right shape for client meetings where a backpack reads as too casual.
Best compact everyday bag: TRP0551 Canvas Sling Bag
The TRP0551 is a one-strap backpack in 16oz washed canvas with genuine leather trimmings, antique brass fittings and premium YKK zippers. At H39 x W20 x D8 cm and just 550g, it is built for all-day comfort without fatigue.
The single ergonomic strap crosses the body and keeps the bag within easy reach, so you can swing it around for your phone or wallet without taking it off. Storage is spread across three zip pockets, which is more organization than most slings offer. It sits comfortably alongside the kind of compact gear in our everyday carry brand roundup.
Best small backpack: TRP0552 Classic Canvas Backpack Small
Sometimes the answer is a simple bag done properly. The TRP0552 is stonewashed canvas with an embroidered Troop London logo and leather zip tab details, at H34 x W23 x D12cm and 500g.
The layout is one main compartment with a top zip and one front zip pocket. Adjustable padded shoulder straps and a top carry handle give you two ways to carry it. It comes in Black Stone Washed and Blue among other colorways, and it is the bag to buy if every other backpack you own feels like overkill.
Best student and commuter pick: TB009 and TB010 Urban Daypacks
The Urban daypacks are the polyester, leather-free side of the range. The TB009 uses durable 900D polyester with a water-resistant coating and YKK zippers throughout, at roughly 12 liters and H40 x W26 x D12.5cm, holding textbooks, a tablet, lunch and daily kit in a clean, minimal profile.
The TB010 is the same organized format scaled to 25 liters, with a fully padded back panel and shoulder straps that make it the most comfortable carry in the Urban range for heavier loads. Choose the TB009 for a light daily load and the TB010 if you routinely carry books or a change of clothes.
Best travel add-ons
Two accessories do more than their size suggests. The TRP0401 Urban Security Travel Wallet is canvas with a metal security chain, at H12 x W9cm and 100g, with a zip main compartment for passport, travel cards, cash and folded documents plus an internal card slot. The chain attaches to a bag strap or belt loop, which is the entire point.
The TRP0522 Heritage Nylon Oversized Waist Pack is water-resistant nylon with YKK zippers and a monogrammed lining, at H25 x W25 x D8cm. It carries considerably more than a standard waist bag and can be worn crossbody instead. For a wider look at bag brands built around a specific use case, see our picks for the best Doubletake tennis and pickleball bags.
How to pick between them
- Want it to age and look better for it? Heritage waxed canvas: TRP0444 or TRP0425S.
- Want it to look the same in three years? Coated canvas or Urban polyester: TRP0514, TB009, TB010.
- Carrying a laptop five days a week? Business Collection: TPB007, TPB010, TPB008, TPB009 or the TPB012 briefcase.
- Want the least bag possible? TRP0551 sling or TRP0552 small backpack.
Whichever category you land in, the construction language is consistent across the range, which is unusual and genuinely useful. Browse current colorways and collections at Troop London.