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Displaying all articles tagged:
Backpacks
best in class
Jan. 31, 2024
The 11 Very Best Laptop Backpacks
Protect your tech — without compromising style.
By
Jordan McMahon
ask a cool person
Jan. 12, 2024
The Best Backpacks for Work (That Look Good), According to Stylish Professionals
It should be sturdy yet elevated at the same time.
By
Todd Plummer
recommended by experts
Jan. 27, 2022
The Best Travel Backpacks for Long Trips, According to Frequent Travelers
Because rolling luggage doesn’t make sense for every trip.
By
Maxine Builder
and
Katherine Gillespie
people’s choice
Sept. 8, 2021
The Best Backpacks on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers
From the most stylish backpacks to the best option for secondary-school students.
By
Rachael Griffiths
people’s choice
Sept. 2, 2021
The Best Laptop Backpacks on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers
Including stylish options, backpacks for larger laptops, and the top pick for students.
By
Rachael Griffiths
ask a cool person
Aug. 11, 2021
The 12 Best Backpacks for Commuters, According to People Who Commute
“I ride a moped with it comfortably, as well as the subway.”
By
Jenna Milliner-Waddell
this thing’s incredible
Dec. 30, 2019
The Best Thing I Bought This Decade Is Fjällräven’s Kanken Laptop Backpack
The Fjällräven Kanken might have been designed for kids, but it works just as well for adults. Especially this one.
By
Lauren Ro
an investigation
Oct. 3, 2019
What Do Guys Keep in Their Backpacks?
Illuminating a male mystery.
By
Kelly Conaboy
ask a cool person
July 11, 2019
100-Teen Poll: What Is Actually Cool to Buy?
We surveyed high-schoolers all around New York City. Here, 13 takeaways about how teens shop.
By
Trupti Rami
micro sales
June 12, 2019
A Handful of (Not Necessarily Outdoorsy) Patagonia Bags Are Up to 31 Percent Off
Including duffel bags, backpacks, and totes.
By
The Editors
please advise
June 4, 2019
Ask Chris Black: Should an Adult Carry a Backpack?
Short answer: No.
By
Chris Black
micro sales
Oct. 9, 2018
A Lot of Adult-Friendly Herschel Backpacks Are 25 Percent Off
Almost all of these would be work-appropriate.
By
The Editors
deal of the day
Sept. 6, 2018
We’ve Never Seen These Baggu Leather Bucket Bags for So Cheap
It’s one of our favorites — and it’s the lowest price we’ve ever seen it go for.
By
The Editors
recommended by experts
Sept. 5, 2018
What Are the Best Backpacks for College Students?
A stylist and luggage pro recommend backpacks that are both fashionable and functional.
By
Karen Iorio Adelson
deal of the day
July 31, 2018
The Backpack That Gets Unsolicited Compliments Is on Sale for $40
It’s 60 percent off.
By
Nikita Richardson
recommended by experts
July 30, 2018
The Best Diaper Bags (That Aren’t Actually Diaper Bags), According to Moms
“One gift of a second baby is the knowledge that any bag can be a diaper bag if you have a diaper wallet in it, or just a diaper and baggie of wipes.”
By
Lauren Ro
recommended by experts
July 26, 2018
The Best Rolling Backpacks, According to Chiropractors
Because backpacks aren’t getting any lighter.
By
Karen Iorio Adelson
our shopping cart
July 18, 2018
Stuff We Buy Ourselves: The Work Bags We Carry Every Day
Totes, backpacks, and bags of all kinds from Mansur Gavriel, Cuyana, Makr, and Patagonia.
By
The Editors
trust me i should know
June 20, 2018
The Running Backpacks I Use for Marathon-Length Endurance Races
For those days when I need more than a water bottle and Clif Bar.
By
Steven John
trust me i should know
June 6, 2018
The Hiking Backpacks I Count on for Every Kind of Outdoor Activity
Whether scaling summits, camping overnight, or a simple day trip.
By
Steven John
trust me i should know
Jan. 17, 2018
I’ve Gotten Packing Down to a Science Using These 5 Things
Everything’s packable, lightweight, and perfect for organizing.
By
Jamie Lauren Keiles
a gift so nice we posted it twice
Nov. 22, 2017
I’ve Carried This Bag Nearly Every Day for the Past 4 Years
“I’ve worn it almost every day since I got it: to work, on weekends, even to the occasional wedding, dressing it up and down.”
By
Hannah Goldfield
deal of the day
Sept. 20, 2017
Deal of the Day: A 46 Percent Off British Leather Backpack
For those looking to channel their inner “Felicity’s freshman year.”
By
The Editors
deal of the day
Sept. 13, 2017
Deal of the Day: A Fire-Engine-Red (and Adult-Friendly) Fjällräven Backpack
For delinquent back-to-school shoppers.
By
The Editors
painless shopping
Aug. 9, 2017
Is Eastpak the New Fjällräven?
How a basic backpack brand made it’s way to cool again.
By
Lauren Schwartzberg
cool school stuff
Aug. 1, 2017
The 7 Best Posture-Saving Backpacks, According to a Chiropractor
Remember: The shoulder strap should form an S-shape.
By
The Editors
ask the strategist
Apr. 7, 2017
Ask the Strategist: The Best Adult Backpack, Jessa’s Lipstick
It’s got room for a laptop, gym clothes, and lunch from home
By
Lauren Schwartzberg
editors gift picks
Dec. 1, 2016
The Backpack That Strangers Compliment Me On
Slim, comfortable, and fits in every overhead.
By
Jada Yuan
am i dying
Oct. 20, 2016
Is My Gigantic Purse Causing My Back Pain?
You might need to take a load off.
By
Susan Rinkunas
treat yourself
Apr. 22, 2016
Treat Yourself Friday: Frye’s Functional Backpack
Back it up.
By
Indya Brown
campus style
Aug. 17, 2015
Here’s Everything You Need to Go Back to College
Stop with the cheap plastic milk crates.
By
Emilie Moy
look of the day
May 8, 2015
George Clooney Wore a Trusty Backpack
Practical!
By
Erica Schwiegershausen
best bets
Jan. 14, 2015
A Cool, Roomy Backpack to Carry Every Day
Shiny, shiny.
By
Layla Ilchi
stand clear of the closing doors
Nov. 18, 2014
MTA Will Try to Teach Subway Etiquette to Backpackers and ‘Man-Spreaders’
It’s unveiling a new, pretty specific ad campaign.
By
Jen Kirby
hold everything
Oct. 3, 2014
15 Cool, Super-Simple Backpacks for Fall
Back-to-school vibes.
By
Layla Ilchi
best bets
Aug. 27, 2013
Best Bet: Steven Alan’s Clemence Backpack
The streamlined backpack for fall.
By
Veronica Misako Gledhill
trendlets
Aug. 2, 2013
9 Cool Backpacks to Wear Through Summer
Not your high-school Jansport.
By
Veronica Misako Gledhill
best bets
Jan. 23, 2013
Best Bet: Roxy Momentum Backpack
Neon neoprene accents take the school-kid standard from the hiking trail to the city.
By
Diana Tsui
best bets
Aug. 3, 2009
Best Bet: Pack It In
These new lightweight backpacks come in over twenty colors and are made from durable Vinylon.
July 16, 2009
Best Bet: Pack It In
This silky backpack is affordable and grown-up, hand-sewn in a soft cashmere blend and finished with antiqued hardware.
By
Lauren Murrow