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Here are our picks of 15 of the best brands making backpacks from a mix of recycled, earth-friendly, and vegan materials.

“There’s a pocket for about everything I need,” Meyerson says, so he can easily use the backpack for travel and school. Unlike the Borealis and the Jester, the Recon has a mesh front pocket ...

The iconic brand keeps things simple, subtle, and sleek, with an all-black backpack that works for any environment. Old-school mountaineering vibes from the brand that does, as it turns out ...

The best laptop backpacks do much more than allow you to transport precious cargo without worrying about knocks and bumps. From expansive extra pockets for cables, tablets, and accessories, to ...

Backpacks are an everyday essential for hikers and holidaymakers alike, as well as commuters up and down the country. We test the best travel backpacks for comfort, durability and ease of packing. We ...

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I’ve picked out and tested a great variety, from messenger bags to adventure backpacks to compact sling bags, all so you can find one that fits your style and needs. Each photographer has ...

HOUSTON — A Houston man has been charged with endangering a child for sending a special needs 4-year-old to school with a loaded gun in their backpack, court documents claim. According to the ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Just hours after the deadly shooting at Antioch High School Wednesday, a gun was found inside a backpack at McGavock High School in Donelson. According to court ...

Even though much of my job as a travel writer involves testing suitcases, I usually prefer to fly with a carry-on backpack when I have the choice. You just can’t beat the sense of freedom that ...

No adult with even vague ambitions of style would be caught dead with one. But backpacks have hitchhiked into greater acceptance. Young people are now opting for them over briefcases and tote bags.