The Best Backpacks
13 Backpacks For When You're Traveling With Way Too Much Stuff
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Gone are the days of carrying light. Whether you're commuting to work or traveling across the US and bringing it all on board with you, backpacks are becoming exceedingly critical. Stylish and practical, you can typically get everything you need into them, from laptops to bulky headphones, and, if you're lucky, even a pair of shoes. See our favorites.
1 Studio 33 Backpack
The palm print you've seen all over your Instagram feed is now destined for your closet. The Studio 33 Backpack ($86) features bold greenery throughout.
2 Mansur Gavriel Mini Drawstring Backpack
A subtle take on the popular millennial pink trend, the Mansur Gavriel mini drawstring backpack ($795) is both demure and refined, making it an ultraversatile option.
3 Wendy Nichol Mini Folio Backpack
The Wendy Nichol Mini Folio Backpack ($1,495) is handmade with structured cowhide, so it's supremely luxurious. It's flat in nature, so it's the ideal bag for things like cell phones and iPads.
4 Baggu Zip Backpack
The olive canvas Baggu Zip Backpack ($48) is the ultimate carry-on piece. The interior holds a 13-inch laptop with plenty of room to spare.
5 Gucci GG Marmont Quilted Leather Backpack
The iconic double Gs are front and center on this Gucci GG Marmont quilted leather backpack ($1,790).
6 Everlane The Dipped Zip Backpack
The Everlane The Dipped Zip Backpack ($80) features a padded interior laptop compartment that can fit a 15-inch Macbook and a screen-printed contrast base that will keep your bag looking clean.
7 Flower Printed Nylon Backpack
Mix your affinity for athleisure with delicate perennials when wearing this Flower Printed Nylon Backpack ($42).
8 Herschel Small Settlement Backpack
The popular Herschel bag gets a fresh twist with colorblock denim. The Herschel Small Settlement Backpack ($50) features an inner sleeve for quick access to smaller items.
9 Marc Jacobs Parrot Printed Biker Backpack
Everything's a jungle with this Marc Jacobs Parrot Printed Biker Backpack ($225). It's practically begging you to bring it on your upcoming trip to Tulum.
10 STATE Bags Kane Backpack
Feel good when picking up a Stat Kane Backpack ($65), as the brand will hand-deliver a backpack stuffed with essentials to an American child in need.
11 Fjallraven "Kanken" Water Resistant Backpack
Get up on the pastel trend with this pale blue Fjallraven "Kanken" Water Resistant Backpack ($80). It's ideal for beach destinations as it's made with water-resistant fabric.
12 Loeffler Randall Charming Suede and Leather Backpack
This Loeffler Randall Charming Suede and Leather Backpack ($395) is a minimalist's dream. Imagine wearing it with cropped trousers and a thin shell.
13 MZ Wallace Metro Leather-Trimmed Quilted Shell Backpack
Quilted backpacks are a nice upgrade to the traditional black backpack as the textures is unexpected. The MZ Wallace Metro Leather-Trimmed Quilted Shell Backpack ($245) is also foldable, so you can stuff it away and pack it in your luggage if you want.
