Sure, you can use a carry-on backpack along with your other luggage, but they are designed to fully replace your suitcase for those occasions in which you can only bring a single bag on a flight. As a ...

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 ...

To learn more about our testing methodology and how we evaluate products, head here. Long travel days, whether along the trail or through the airport, demand creativity, patience and organization in ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...