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.

With things like travel documents, water bottles, sun cream, and portable chargers all useful things to have to hand when ...

T he first time I used a backpack with an external laptop pocket, I didn’t even notice the extra section and threw my computer in the main pouch. Months later, when packing for ...

Across all disciplines, our experts have tested hundreds of the best backpacks across a decade of experience — from ...

Finding a cheap flight out of the UK is not too hard to come by, but the cost of a ticket no longer covers luggage. So, ...

For trips longer than a weekend, you’ll require a carry-on backpack with a capacity of at least 28 liters, says Grisdale. From there, the size you choose will depend on your packing style ...

SHOPPERS are going wild and are legging it to their nearest Primark store, desperate to get their hands on a brand new travel rucksack. So if you’re lucky enough to be jetting abroad any time ...

We test the best travel backpacks for comfort, durability and ease of packing. We also measure how ... Find out more about our impartiality and how your support helps us to stay editorially ...

Let me first draw your attention to the best deal on this list, Cotopaxi’s excellent (and rarely on sale) Allpa travel pack ...

Traveling is such a cool hobby not only because it’s fun but also because it’s so flexible in many ways that everyone can find what type of traveling they like. Yet, even though there are so many ...