Which Samsonite backpack should you choose?
The grid looks big, but most of it sorts into four jobs. The table shows where each type sits, using specifications from the product pages.
| Type | Examples | Size and weight | Suits |
| Recycled PET commuter | Marcus Eco, Guard It Classy, Locus ECO N1 | 17L to 24L, 0.7 to 1.1 kg | Staff and client gifts |
| Anti-theft laptop pack | Securipak | 17L, 1.2 kg, RFID pocket and USB port | Commuters and travelling staff |
| Large or expandable | Vangrade Rolltop, Midtown | 31L to 38.5L, 0.9 to 1.1 kg | Daily carry and short trips |
| Wheeled | Casual AU | 38L, 2 kg, 15.4" laptop compartment | Frequent travellers |
| Leather | Sam Classic Leather Slim | 21.2L, 1.13 kg, 14.1" laptop | Executive gifts |
For most corporate jobs we'd start with the Marcus Eco or Securipak. The Marcus Eco is made from 100% recycled PET polyester, comes in black and has a laptop compartment, so it reads as a considered gift rather than a giveaway. The Securipak adds a back-opening main compartment, which is the feature commuters notice. If your recipients carry a bigger laptop, check the compartment first: the Guard It Classy takes up to 15.6 inches, the Casual AU 15.4 and the Midtown 14.1.
Samsonite luggage and slimmer bags sit in their own ranges, so look at our Samsonite laptop bags and Samsonite trolley bags if a backpack is not the right shape. For other makers, see all our promotional backpacks.
How are Samsonite backpacks decorated?
Every style shows one, two or three decoration positions on its product page, and the artwork team confirms the method and size on your proof. In practice, the choice comes down to your logo and the fabric.
- Embroidery is the one we'd pick for most fabric packs. The stitching lasts as long as the bag, and it suits a one or two colour logo on the front panel. Your logo is digitised into a stitch file first, and very fine text is better left out.
- Transfers, including DTF (direct to film) printing, carry a full-colour logo or fine detail that embroidery can't hold. The feel and wash life differ from stitching, so they suit a logo with gradients or many colours.
- Debossing or laser engraving suits the leather Sam Classic Leather Slim. It leaves a subtle, single-tone mark with no colour, so a simple logo works best.
The logo is sized to the decoration area of the model you choose. We'd keep it to one position on the front, because Samsonite packs have clean lines and a small mark suits them better than a large one.
Ordering branded Samsonite backpacks
There is no minimum, so a small team can order a dozen, although the price per bag drops noticeably from around 10 units because the logo setup is shared. You'll get a free digital proof showing the bag, colour, logo size and position, and nothing is produced until you approve it. Colours of the same style can be mixed in one order. Timing is confirmed in your quote, and freight is quoted separately. Embroidered orders need a vector logo, but if you only have a low resolution file the artwork team can help.
Who buys Samsonite backpacks, and what do they get out of them?
- Staff onboarding. A backpack is the biggest item in a starter pack, and a new starter will use it on every commute. Combine it with a bottle and notebook through our kitting service.
- Client gifts. A recipient who keeps a Samsonite pack for years sees your logo far more often than they would a pen, and the brand name reflects well on yours.
- Conferences and events. A named-brand bag works as a delegate gift in your conference bags program, where it gets used after the event instead of left in the hotel room.
If your team carries documents rather than a laptop and a change of clothes, our promotional briefcases are the slimmer alternative.
Request a quote
Choose the styles you like, then use the instant enquiry form at the top of this page, or call 1300 247 766. Upload your logo, tell us the quantity and we'll send a proof and a quote.