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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Around a year ago, it dawned on me that my work bag of choice might be to blame for my embarrasisingly poor posture. Carrying the weight of all my belongings on one shoulder day in and day out had ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...