If you’re looking for a rugged backpack that’s suitable for hikes or walks to school: The 18-liter REI Co-op Tarn 18 is our top pick in our guide to the best hiking and camping backpacks for kids.

Our top backpack picks for the 2025-2026 school year include a sporty-looking ergonomic pack, a bag that’s nostalgic and timeless, and a polished workhorse.

Gearing up for the school year was one of my personal fave parts of going back to college, and whether it’s your freshman or senior year, let me give you a few words of advice: GET A GOOD BACKPACK.

With excellent build quality and ample room, STM's Rogue is a great backpack. Suited for senior high school and university students, the Rogue can carry plenty of books and other gear.

These top three back-to-school laptop backpacks look fantastic, feature padded laptop sleeves, and cost under $100. They're also durable and come in dozens of colors, so you can choose one to ...