In 1938 Gerry Cunningham invented the first backpack. Ever since backpacks have been our go-to accessory for transporting our everyday items. And they’re useful for all sorts of occasions, which include work and travel.
Who could imagine modern life without internet access? We need it for business and leisure. And because of this, we bring our laptops everywhere we go. From coffee shops to airplanes, and to the office! How else would you transport your laptop (and other important accessories) without a backpack?
Backpacks should be durable, high-quality, and comfortable — and ideally inexpensive. Getting one backpack for work and another for traveling will cost a lot more than just buying a single nice one for both occasions.
In this article, we’ll be going through the best backpacks for work and travel to save you time and money.
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What You Should Look For in a Backpack
Before you buy a new backpack, consider the following:
- Design: Since you’ll be using your new backpack for work, consider its design. If you work in a professional office, you may want to stay away from anything too crazy. Be a minimalist and consider dark colors, like grey, black, or charcoal. Or, if you work in a creative space, there are loads of cool options that can really bring out your personality!
- Size and weight: If you intend to use your backpack for your laptop as well as other personal accessories, its weight and size will be a factor for your comfort. You’ll need a balance so that’s it’s both comfortable and useful.
- Durability: Pay attention to the material. It should protect your laptop from drops. It should also be waterproof for those occasions when you’re running through the rain.
- Features: I’d highly recommend that you buy a backpack with adjustable straps, so it fits comfortably no matter what you decide to wear. Also, pay attention to the zipper because this is usually the first thing that breaks. Make sure it’s well-constructed.
Best Backpacks for Work and Travel
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Lenovo Legion Active Gaming Backpack, 17" Laptop Compartment, Extra-Durable & Water Resistant, Trolly Strap, Water Bottle Pocket, Made with Recycled Materials, GX41C86982, Black
- The Legion Active Gaming Backpack has a spacious multi-function compartment to effortlessly stores a 17” laptop or a gaming keyboard
- Easy access front pockets make grabbing your gadgets easy, while the water bottle pocket and multi-functional accessory storage give you a place for everything
- This gaming backpack's waterproof cap and base are made of coated recycled PET materials for added durability and green-powered gaming
- The Legion Active Gaming Backpack's well-padded backrest and adjustable padded shoulder straps make it comfortable to carry wherever you go
- Travel-ready luggage trolley strap on this laptop backpack makes airport trips stress-free
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SDYSM Laptop Backpack 17.3 Inch TSA Friendly Travel Backpack for Men Women Waterproof Work College Business Bag with USB Charging Port Anti Theft Large Computer Carry On Backpack, Black
- ✈【LARGE CAPCACITY】Size: 13.3" L * 7.4" W * 18.8" H. Weight: 2.51lb. 1 separate padded laptop compartment fits up to 17.3 inch laptop. 4 main large compartments with many hidden pockets can keep lots of stuff organized, 2 side pockets are deep enough...
- ✈【TSA APPROVED & USB CHARGING PORT】Two main large compartments that can be unfold to 180° allow for quick & efficient navigation quickly through airport security. Exclusively designed for AIRPLANE TRAVEL. External USB port with build-in charging...
- ✈【DURABLE MATERIAL & MULTIPURPOSE】This mens backpack is made of high quality Oxford fabric, waterproof and tear-resistant. SBS smooth zipper and foam padded top handle for long-lasting usage. Versatile carry on backpack can be used as a college...
- ✈【BREATHABLE & COMFORTABLE】Padded and breathable mesh back panel of this computer rucksack design help for the air convection, ventilation and heat elimination. Comfortable wide breathable mesh shoulder straps with high elastic sponge help relieve...
- ✈【ANTI-THEFT SECURITY DESIGN】A luggage strap allows backpack fit on luggage/suitcase, slide over the luggage upright handle tube for easier carrying. With a hidden anti theft pocket on the back protect your valuable items from thieves. Well made for...
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Laptop Backpack 17 Inch Waterproof Extra Large TSA Travel Backpack Anti Theft College Business Mens Backpacks with USB Charging Port 17.3 Gaming Computer Backpack for Women Men Black 45L
- ✈【FUNCTIONAL DESIGN】Laptop backpack offers a convenient on-the-go access to portable power, with USB charging port outside and a set-in charging cable. Great for charging your phone or other electronic devices while walking. (Please note that the...
- ✈【LARGE CAPACITY & MULTIPLE POCKETS】External dimensions: 14.1*8.3*18.5 Inches(L*W*H). Capacity: 45 L. 2 main padded compartments with dual zipper fit for 15.6, 17 and up to 17.3 inch laptop.(Since the laptops' appearance of different brands is...
- ✈【DURABLE MATERIAL】17 inch computer backpack is made of waterproof and high-quality polyester fabric. This college backpack features a double-sided smooth zip and reinforced stitching for durability. It provides more secure and protection for your...
- ✈【COMFORTABLE CARRYON】1 smart luggage sleeve helps to free your hands and back when travelling. You can hold this business backpack by sliding through the trunk’s handle tube for easy travel. Anti-theft zipper pocket on the back is to keep your...
- ✈【MULTIPURPOSE BACKPACK】This mens backpack can be used as a laptop backpack, 17-inch portable backpack, college backpack, travel backpack, weekend bag, overnight trip backpack, business laptop,backpack for men and women, personal carry on for...
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Matein Travel Laptop Backpack, Business Anti Theft Slim Durable Laptops Backpack with USB Charging Port, Water Resistant College School Computer Bag Gifts for Men & Women Fits 15.6 Inch Notebook, Grey
- ★LOTS OF STORAGE SPACE&POCKETS: One separate laptop compartment hold 15.6 Inch Laptop as well as 15 Inch,14 Inch and 13 Inch Laptop. One spacious packing compartment roomy for daily necessities,tech electronics accessories. Front compartment with many...
- ★COMFY&STURDY: Comfortable soft padded back design with thick but soft multi-panel ventilated padding, gives you maximum back support. Breathable and adjustable shoulder straps relieve the stress of shoulder. Foam padded top handle for a long time carry...
- ★FUNCTIONAL&SAFE: A luggage strap allows backpack fit on luggage/suitcase, slide over the luggage upright handle tube for easier carrying. With a hidden anti theft pocket on the back protect your valuable items from thieves. Well made for international...
- ★USB PORT DESIGN: With built in USB charger outside and built in charging cable inside,this usb backpack offers you a more convenient way to charge your phone while walking. It's a great tech gift for him from wife, daughter and son. Please noted that...
- ★DURABLE MATERIAL&SOLID: Made of Water Resistant and Durable Polyester Fabric with metal zippers. Ensure a secure & long-lasting usage everyday & weekend.Serve you well as professional office work bag,slim USB charging bagpack,college high school big...
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Business Smart Backpack Waterproof fit 15.6 Inch Laptop Backpack with USB Charging Port,Travel Durable Backpack
- ☀Waterproof material: Bange laptop backpack made of high-density coated oxford fabric not only waterproof and resistant but also scratch-resistant
- ☀180° opening pocket:The front pocket can be use fit casual shoes,sky ,kettle,umbrella,Magazine and Other small thing,the backpack have 5 pocket,the main pocket can contain 4-5 chothes，the laptop pocket can 180°opening can hold 15.6 inch laptop and...
- ☀About size:12.6"L x 18.9"H x 6.3"W;weight :2.98 lb Simple and smooth, accommodating 15.6inch, can be used as business, daily, outdoor, travel, overnight backpack
- ☀Human design: laptop backpack adopt in durable YKK zipper,Multi-function shoulder straps with card pocket you can easily take your credit card, and have glasses hang bucks, so that you are free to find glasses, add your shoulder strap to make your...
- ☀Quality Assurance:Our products have passed double QA quality inspection, please rest assured to buy, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, we will solve your problems within 24 hours
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Travel Laptop Backpack Waterproof Anti Theft Backpack with Lock and USB Charging Port Large 17-17.3 Inch Computer Business Backpack for Men Women School College Backpack Black
- ✈【ANTI-THEFT DESIGN & TSA FRIENDLY】 With Fixed Password Lock and Durable Metal Zippers, our 17 inch laptop bag is safe guaranteed for protecting your valuable items inside. No need to worry theft easily opening your backpack when you are travelling...
- ✈【CONVENIENT USB&HEADSET PORT DESIGN】 Laptop backpack offers a USB charging port outside. Great for charging your phone or other electronic devices while walking. (Please note that the power bank is not included in this USB laptop backpack). And the...
- ✈【LARGE CAPACITY & MULTIPLE POCKETS】 Men travel backpack owns 18 independent pockets for large storage and organization for small items. External dimensions: 13.9*8.3*18.9 Inches(L*W*H). Capacity: 45 L. Main padded compartment with dual zipper fit...
- ✈【MULTIPURPOSE BACKPACK】 High quality Polyester Fabric Material & Practical luggage Strap design & Comfortable Widen Padded Shoulder Strap & Built-in Key Ring design, this mens backpack can be used as a laptop backpack, 17-inch portable backpack,...
- ✈【PERFECT GIFT CHOICE】 Good Gift for college high school student for boys,girls,teens,adults. And it is a ideal present for teenager boys back to school.Large bookbag for men women, ideal presents for men women as Valentine's Day Anniversary...
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17 Inch Work Laptop Backpack for men,Large Travel Waterproof Backpack for School Carry on Book bag With USB Charging Port,Anti Theft Computer Mens Backpacks Laptop Bag for Women
- ✈HIGH QUALITY MATERIAL: Not like most laptop backpacks in the market who made of polyester fabric, Vodlbov 17 inch Laptop backpack for men is made of waterproof oxford fabric, which is a soft, wrinkle-free and waterproof material, equipped with strong,...
- ✈LOTS OF STORAGE SPACE & POCKETS: This 17 inch large laptop backpack dimensions: 12.2" * 7.1 "*18.1 "(L*W*H), 2 main padded compartments with dual zipper fit for 13，14，15.6, 16 and up to 17 inch laptop or notebook (it can be fit for 17.3 inch but it...
- ✈ERGONOMIC DESIGN, COMFORTABLE CARRY ON: This business backpack is built-in a discompression carrying & shock free system, the adjustable shoulder straps is equipped of 3 layer materil: net cloth, sponge and pearl cotton, help to reduce the oppression...
- ✈USB CHARGING PORT & EARPHONE PORT DESIGN: This works backpack is designed a USB charging port and earphone port on the backpack. Set a power bank into tha backpack, and using the buit-in USB cords to connect to your phone, you can plug in your earphone...
- ✈ANTI THEFT & WIDE APPLICATION: There's a secret pocket on the back panel which is design for anti theft, set the value stuff into the pocket and you can keep it theft proof when you are backpacking; And benefit from the classical and fashion design,...
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KROSER Laptop Backpack Large Computer Backpack Fits up to 17.3 Inch Laptop with USB Charging Port Water-Repellent School Travel Backpack Casual Daypack for Business/College/Women/Men-Grey
- High Quality Material: The laptop backpack is made of good environment-friendly poly fabric with new function of water-repellent, which is quite durable. Dimensions: 18.5"x13.3"x7.8".Weight: 2.64LBS.
- Larger roomy compartments can provide separated space for computer, iPad, A4 files, wallet, clothes, power bank and more your items. Organizer dimensions fits up to 17.3 inch laptop. Please notified: This is not a small backpack, It's big and with large...
- Built-in USB PORT is convenient to charge your cell phone by the connected power bank (POWER BANK is not included).
- Special design for your computer, with well-padded foam close to your back tightly. PU leather logo and pullers.Ergonomics and adjustable padding shoulder straps and sturdy handle offer you comfort carrying for a long time.
- A well-knit luggage strap is quite convenient for you to fix the laptop bag on the trolley of your luggage, making your journey and traveling more convenient wherever you go.