I only brought a backpack on my recent 10-day trip to Guatemala. To help you pack lighter, here are my favorite multifunctional gear and essentials to maximize bag space.

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

“I was recently scrolling Instagram and found an Amazon influencer who shared the most magical thing I’ve ever seen — a sleek ...

T he first time I used a backpack with an external laptop pocket, I didn’t even notice the extra section and threw my ...

Lowepro changes tactics with its third generation of the popular, hard-wearing ProTactic range. I put the Lowepro ProTactic ...

A dad has slammed Ryanair's 'disgusting moneymaking exercise' of making him pay an extra £100 because his backpack straps were too big - and say they 'threatened to cancel his holiday' if he didn ...

I assessed all backpacks from scratch using a typical daypack setup: extra layers, water bottle, water filtration, snacks, map, phone, headlamp, etc. I packed the bag as I would if I were heading out ...

One thing I’ve learned over the last few years of remote working is that a good laptop backpack can make or break my working holiday. I’ve gone hard into researching the backpacks that fit comfortably ...

Jenna Igneri is a fashion and beauty writer who has worked in the media space for over a decade. In addition to contributing to InStyle, she’s held positions at Refinery29 and NYLON and has ...

The Ukein Water-Resistant Travel Backpack is marked down to just ... this bag cannot be beaten. The straps have thick padding and extra ergonomic padding specifically to support your shoulder ...

the backpack is designed with comfort in mind. The back has padded and breathable panels that provide extra comfort while you travel to your next destination. The adjustable straps also have some ...

There’s an additional shoulder strap ... backpack is brilliant if you want to keep your hands free – just sling it on and go. Cleverly, the separate padded laptop pocket also has an extra ...