The best laptop backpack we’ve tried and tested (2025)

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Away Kander Backpack for $225: We like everything that is very far away makes Carry-on baggage In Toiletries bag. This bag is attractive, water resistant and full of organized pockets. The hardware also feels premium. But $225 is abrupt, and there are other options with similar features at a cheaper price.

Rains Mini Backpack for $80: This gorgeous Scandinavian-style backpack is waterproof and perfect for a 13-inch laptop and is less than $100. Former wired reviewer Medea Giordano loved his slim profile and stylish looks.

$32 from Woods Backpack Mini: Make that bag from what it calls from the forestSupernatural paper” – absorbed tree cellulose – and states that 93% of the water used in production is returned to the source. Former wired reviewer Medea Giordano pointed out that it was incredibly cheap and surprisingly comfortable.

Bobo Burk Vegan Backpack Wallet for $299: This vegan backpack can be converted from backpack to wallet! It is made of organic cork to have a leather appearance, but no animal products.

Targus Zero Waste Ecosmart Backpack for $60: Targus Zero Waste Backpacks cost less than $100 and are made from 20 recycled water bottles. It gets caught in a recycled plastic package and slides into a laptop pocket to give the bag structure.

Troubadour Explorer Ridge Backpack is $325: Troubadour bags are functional, refined and extremely expensive. The interior of this backpack is well organized with a padded section for a 16-inch laptop, along with a pen holder, mesh pocket and several other slots for the nick knuck.

AER designs slim packs for $115: For a quick trip, this 8.5 liter bag still fits your laptop, charger, wallet, water bottle, cell phone, snack. Its durable polyurethane coating is easy to wipe off.

STM Goods Myth 18-liter backpack $120: Julian Chokkattu, editor of Wired Reviews, loved carrying this bag. The hanging laptop pocket keeps you safe from accidental drops, and the thick padding helps you sit comfortably on your back.

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Lo & Sons Hanover 2 $179: The Hanover 2 has a clever, padded, removable insert with four pockets. Store your daily planner, notebook, coffee mug, water bottle or use it for work to remove and replace it Diaper changing stationsmall rain jackets, and seemingly thousands of stuffed animals for small ones.

You can carry your backpack every day for $139: This pack is thin so you can pack it into your brim before it starts to bulk. And it packs all you can do, because it has pockets all. 13 Days Day Bag $149 It’s similar, but slightly smaller.

Solo’s Re: $50 Fresh Machine Washable Backpack: Solo’s affordable lightweight bags are made from 15 recycled plastic bottles and are intended to be machine-washed up to 12 times. We sometimes washed bags that don’t mean this and washed them without any problems, but if you (or your child) are prone to confusion, it’s great that this is made to withstand the harshness of the washing machine That’s what it is.

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Rothy’s laptop backpack costs $299: This knitted backpack is beautiful. We generally like Rothy’s products, which are made from recycled plastic. However, there are too many unrealistic design details. It’s too floppy. The hidden zipper is located behind the backpack instead of the front, making it difficult to open. The lips in the exterior zip pocket are facing upwards, so instead of washing it out, collecting water. It’s nice, but not practical.

$545 Mission Workshop Rhake: This roll top bag has Ton The pocket and its two layers of weather resistant construction and velcro closure keep the contents dry. However, these pockets are either fast or not easy to access, they are heavy and more expensive than when you first tried (and rose).

A classic backpack for $60 adventurer: This affordable, attractive backpack will ring for under $100, with 25 meals donated to families across the country for each backpack you purchase. But it was a leather pouch that you just wear on your back, and the flashy leather straps were annoying and useless.

Our Favorite Accessories

Ah, you have a backpack and you just… put things in? And do you carry them around? It’s great if it’s working for you, but if not, don’t worry. Most of us use additional organizational systems. (This allows you to quickly and easily switch bags during testing.)

$4 Vertepack: The Venta Pack clips to the back of the bag, pushing the pack out about 2 inches, increasing airflow and, if possible, reduces sweating. Surprisingly, it didn’t look very obvious, and at just 12 ounces it doesn’t add much weight. There are standard sizes and small sizes, so if you’re not sure if it fits your bag, check out the measurements on our website.

STM Dapper Rapper $20: This is my favorite high-tech organizer for cable. Roll up everything you need. Laptop charging block, some USB-C cables, 1-2 portable batteries – unfold neatly so that everything is visible. There are no cable rat nests here!

Eagle Creek Pack-It XS $15: My husband can stuff his little toothbrush and toothpaste here and brush his teeth after lunch or off the plane. It’s a good habit and no one ever offered him gum in a way that would give him a hint. This should also be done.

Delfonics Pouch $26: Almost all bag manufacturers also manufacture organizational pouches. I like delphonics Baggu Because it’s affordable, it comes in a variety of sizes and bright colors. Bright colors can easily be seen on the bottom of the bag!

$22 Herschel Pencil Case: Yes, all backpacks usually have one or two pen pockets. Even in this digital age, it’s not enough to write tools, especially if you’re using it Paper Planner. Get a pencil case and surround it from falling to the bottom of your bag and exploding.