The list below represents our top picks for the best carry-on backpacks in 2025.

Finding a great hiking backpack can feel as elusive as perusing a dating app—there are loads of options, but narrowing down ...

The Colorado-based brand takes one of its perennial backpack offerings and reinterprets it into a more outdoor-friendly ...

We tested the best backpacks for college students on their ability to carry a day's worth essentials neatly and comfortably. Naturally, we also looked for the best-looking ergonomic designs.

After over a decade in production, this exceptionally designed and constructed bag somehow keeps getting better.

YETI is no stranger to backpacks. The brand already has a slew of everyday and travel bags catering to a variety of use cases ...

I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect backpack for overlanding, adventure travel, and everyday carry—and the Peak Design 45L Outdoor Backpack might just be it! In this video, I'll walk you through all ...

A clever zipper design and extemely burly build quality make this robust backpack ready for adventure, both outdoor and ...

The backpack is lightweight in design for easy carrying, and it stays upright when you set it down to prevent damage. You can also score the Ranchero Backpack at Scheels in the 22L size in all ...

If you love a good deal (and let’s be honest, who doesn’t), then this one’s for you. Kate Spade’s Chelsea Backpack is ...

Tolaccea, a rising star in the world of travel gear, proudly introduces the Tolaccea Carry-On Travel Backpack, a versatile, TSA-friendly backpack designed for urban explorers, business professionals, ...

San Francisco’s WaterField Designs has unveiled the US$329 Shinjuku Laptop Backpack, the second of four monthly additions to the company’s lightweight Shinjuku Collection, inspired by the world’s ...