Packing for a trip can be stressful, but having the right travel backpack makes the experience much more seamless. Whether you’re navigating the airport, loading up the car for a road trip or going on ...

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For many people, carrying a laptop is as essential as carrying a wallet or phone. But tech devices can be awkwardly sized or cumbersome and of course, they require careful handling. After researching ...

In the gear-that’s-changed-my-life category, the line item of “small accessible pockets on backpacks” may seem odd. But since about 2005, when backpack companies began adding little zippered pockets ...

Even though much of my job as a travel writer involves testing suitcases, I usually prefer to fly with a carry-on backpack when I have the choice. You just can’t beat the sense of freedom that comes ...

Buying a backpack for school or work can be tricky because there are so many options out there, from small designer bags to oversized hiking backpacks. Those who don’t need something fancy shouldn’t ...

The best backpacks for college have to pull a lot of weight. They need to protect your delicate laptop on the way to class, house your gym clothes, and even double as a carry-on for trips back home ...

If you've ever noticed that one shoulder aches more than the other, it's likely because you've been carrying too much in your tote. Switching to a backpack might feel like a style compromise, but in ...

Consumer Reports no longer updates this product category and maintains it for archival purposes only. In Consumer Reports’ evaluations of backpacks, we selected non-wheeled backpacks with two shoulder ...