Let’s face it, your current backpack is probably a mess. A black hole of forgotten receipts, half-eaten energy bars, and a tangled web of charging cables. It’s an embarrassment, and it’s time for an upgrade. Enter the Mission Workshop Meridian Backpack, a bag so meticulously crafted it feels like it was designed by a team of highly-trained operatives in a top-secret Los Angeles facility—which, it turns out, is exactly where it comes from. This isn’t just a backpack; it’s a versatile solution for both your daily commute and your next clandestine travel mission.

At a price tag of $395, this is an investment in order and tactical efficiency. The exterior is built from ultra-durable Challenge EPX 200, a material tough enough to withstand a zombie apocalypse, while the interior is lined with a lightweight, TPU-coated ripstop for maximum weather resistance. It practically laughs in the face of a rogue latte. The full clamshell opening means you can finally see everything you’re packing, eliminating the need to blindly rummage for your keys. Speaking of which, there’s a dedicated tech compartment with organiser pockets and a carabiner clip to keep your essentials in line.

The Meridian’s genius continues with the LandSpeeder® modular system, a name that sounds like it belongs on a starship and allows you to attach extra capacity for when your “light packing” turns into “I need to bring everything.” A padded, top-access laptop sleeve keeps your computer safe from both clumsy drops and the elements, and a luggage handle pass-through makes airport navigation a smooth, effortless operation. You’ll move with the confidence of a seasoned spy, knowing your gear is secure, organised, and ready for anything.