It's definitely too small to serve as your only luggage (unless you're a very light packer), but if you're traveling for work or like to travel with your laptop, this is a stylish and functional option. The zip-down panel is also a time saver when going through TSA and airport security lines as it doesn’t require you to remove the laptop from the bag-just send your bag through with the compartment unzipped and open. The bag’s product description states that it can accommodate laptops up to 15 inches we tested 13- and 15-inch laptops-with and without cases-and found that the compartment safely held both. Rather than a traditional padded laptop pocket, the back panel zips out to reveal a padded sleeve with a Velcro closure. The panel zips out completely flat, providing easy access to both the laptop and any other small electronics that may be stored in the pocket. I tested the Timbuk2 Uptown Travel Backpack, and one of the bag’s most compelling features is the laptop storage. Whether you’re looking for a sturdy backpack for outdoor trekking, a functional-yet-stylish work bag, or a travel backpack to bring with you on your next cross-country jaunt, one thing is for certain: choose from one of the brands on this list and you’ll undoubtedly find your backpack soulmate, at long last. Choosing a backpack on either or both these criteria will most often leave you with a pack that is unreliable, uncomfortable, or both,' says travel writer, Stewart Gold. 'Travelers often make the mistake of choosing a backpack based on low cost or style.

'Regardless of where you're going, you'll want certain things handy like water and snacks.' Price is another factor. Your ideal backpack should fit comfortably on your body, have ample storage, and be solidly constructed to last for several years, if not a lifetime. 'When purchasing a backpack, always look for external mesh pockets on the sides,' says hiking and backpacking guide, Alison Watta.

'Ī good backpack shouldn’t just look good (although that’s certainly one requirement). 'Fashionable and functional sum up this brand's entire style. 'This brand produces some of the industry’s most expertly-crafted packs.' 'Not only is the material durable, but the bag can even be tracked if it gets lost.' 'The designs are elegant, but high on organization.' 'The go-to brand for functional bags to house and protect your computer.' 'Its packs are designed to repel water with the utmost efficiency.' 'The designs are simple, but detail-focused and the material is durable.' 'The company is known for making some of the highest-quality mountaineering and hiking backpacks.' 'Unfussy, adorable, functional bags that are built to last.' 'Sporty, practical, and utilitarian backpacks for all occasions.'

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