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Best backpacks & bags of 2026

24 backpacks & bags ranked by the Ravvy Score. Every pick is scored on quality, owner sentiment and live demand, and the ranking updates as new products are added.

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Our top pick

SWISSGEAR 1900 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack, Fits Most 17-Inch Laptops, TSA-Friendly Lay-Flat Design, RFID Protection, and Tablet Pocket, Black, 31L, 18.5-Inch 18.5-Inch Black
93.6

Best for business travelers and tech-heavy commuters

$74

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    The North Face Borealis Commuter Laptop Backpack, Blk/Blk-NPF, OSFA One Size Tnf Black/Tnf Black-npf
    93.6

    Best for university students and hybrid professionals who commute by foot or bike

    • 28-Liter Total Capacity
    • FlexVent Suspension System
    • External Fleece-Lined Media Pocket
    $115
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    EMPSIGN 17 Inch Laptop Backpack Women with Giant Tumbler Holder, Light Blue 17 inch Quilted Light Blue
    93.5

    Best for professional women and students who carry oversized water bottles and large laptops

    • 17.3 inch Padded Laptop Sleeve
    • Deep Side Bottle Pockets
    • Integrated USB Charging Port
    $37
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    LOVEVOOK 40L Travel Backpack for Women Men, Large Carry on Backpack for Airplanes TSA Personal Item Travel Bag fits 15.6" Laptop, Waterproof Weekender Essentials Airline Approved with 2 Packing Cubes
    93.1

    Best for budget conscious travelers and weekend explorers

    • TSA Friendly laptop compartment
    • 40 Liter total capacity
    • Integrated luggage trolley strap
    $30
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    LOVEVOOK Laptop Backpack for Women with Pouch Pocket for Large Capacity Cup,15.6 Inch Laptop Computer Bag Travel Backpack Purse,Waterproof Work Business Backpack College Teacher Bags,Beige-Black-Brown
    92.4

    Best for teachers, nursing students, and hybrid office workers who carry large tumblers

    • Large Capacity Cup Pouch
    • 15.6 Inch Padded Laptop Sleeve
    • Multi-Compartment Utility
    $27
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    JanSport Cool Backpack, with 15-inch Laptop Sleeve - Large Computer Bag Rucksack with 2 Compartments, Ergonomic Straps, Navy One Size Navy
    92.3

    Best for high school and college students carrying heavy book loads

    • Dual large main compartments
    • Synthetic leather base reinforcement
    • 15 inch internal laptop sleeve
    $54
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    LOVEVOOK Laptop Backpack for Women with Giant Tumbler Holder Pocket for Travel Work Nurse Teacher Black White Brown 15.6 inch - Standard
    92.3

    Best for teachers, nurses, and commuters who carry large hydration tumblers

    • Fits 15.6 inch laptops
    • 17 liter storage volume
    • Giant tumbler compatible
    $28
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    Volher Laptop Backpack,Business Travel Anti Theft Slim College Backpack Laptop 15.6 Inch Black
    89.8

    Best for daily commuters, college students, and budget-conscious business travelers

    • Dedicated 15.6 inch laptop sleeve
    • Built-in USB charging port
    • Hidden anti-theft back pocket
    $30
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    Swissdigital Design Travel Backpack for Men with USB Charging Port SD803-26 Olive/Black Standard
    89.5

    Best for business travelers and tech-heavy commuters

    • 31-Liter Storage Capacity
    • Patented Charging Interface
    • 15.6-inch Laptop Sleeve
    $64
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How we picked

Every backpacks & bags in this guide is scored from 0 to 100 by the Ravvy Score: 80% quality signals drawn from specs and owner reviews, 12% popularity and 8% recent demand. We do not accept payment for placement, and affiliate commissions never change a ranking.

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Common questions

Which backpacks & bags are best right now?
SWISSGEAR 1900 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack, Fits Most 17-Inch Laptops, TSA-Friendly Lay-Flat Design, RFID Protection, and Tablet Pocket, Black, 31L, 18.5-Inch 18.5-Inch Black ranks first in this guide with a Ravvy Score of 93.6 out of 100. It is best for business travelers and tech-heavy commuters.
How much should you spend on backpacks & bags?
The 24 picks in this guide run from $19.79 to $650, so budget within that band depending on the features you need.
How does Ravvy rank backpacks & bags?
Each product gets a Ravvy Score from 0 to 100 that blends quality signals from specs and owner reviews (80%), popularity (12%) and recent demand (8%). Rankings recalculate automatically as new products are scored, and affiliate commissions never affect the score.