A good backpack is essential when traveling. Backpacks are great as carryons, for your laptop and electronic gear, personal items, and more. 

Choosing the right backpack is a game-changer. You have to take into consideration the size of the backpack, storage options, and quality. 

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We’ve taken the hard part out of choosing a great backpack for you. Here are our top picks for 2022 travel. 

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Travelpro Platinum Elite women’s backpack

 

 

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This backpack is sleek and slender with lots of room inside for all of your essentials. There’s a padded laptop and tablet sleeve, exterior pockets, and lots of compartments to stay organized during your travels. 

The Travelpro Platinum Elite women’s backpack retails for $250.

Away - The Everywhere Zip backpack

 

 

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Away is a cult favorite for luggage, but did you know they also have amazing backpacks? The Everywhere zip backpack has a modern minimalist design. The exterior is made from water-resistant nylon with leather trim. There’s a padded laptop pocket on the inside and pockets to organize your travel documents, water bottle, and more. 

The Everywhere Zip backpack retails for $195. 

Athleta Kinetic backpack

If you’re interested in a sustainable option, this backpack is made out of recycled nylon. Features like a laptop back pocket, shoe storage bag, water bottle compartments, and front pocket will keep you organized while on the go. 

The Athleta Kinetic backpack retails for $139.

Monos Metro backpack

 

 

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This clamshell design backpack is made from water-repellent nylon twill. There are lots of compartments for your travel essentials. The detachable modular kit system is perfect for keeping liquids, electronics, and small items organized. There’s also a 15-inch laptop sleeve!

The Monos Metro backpack retails for $195.

Bellroy Transit Backpack

This fashionable backpack comes in three colors and sizes for every type of traveler. The backpack has a three-year warranty and is made out of water-resistant woven fabric from recycled materials. There’s a passport pocket, sunglasses pocket, and laptop compartment for easy access.

The Bellroy Transit Backpack retails for $239.

BÉIS The Sport Tote

 

 

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This multi-functional bag serves as a backpack, and tote bag and can even hold your yoga mat! The bag has front pockets for your water bottle and a key leash so you can easily find your keys at all times. Once in your destination, this backpack can be used for walking, hiking, running — basically everything. 

The Sport Tote by BÉIS retails for $58.

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