Hands-free mobility and smart organization, backpacks are perfect for daily commutes, personal travel, or as a versatile carry-on companion.
Travel and business backpacks may seem different, but they share the same purpose: to keep your gear well-organized and easy to transport. The best travel backpacks offer plenty of room for clothing and other essentials, with padded laptop sleeves and abundant pockets for safely organizing and retrieving small items.
Comfort is also a consideration. A travel or carry-on backpack such as the Travelpro® x Travel + Leisure® Slim Backpack offers thick straps and back padding to make carrying the bag more comfortable, an important consideration for day trips and long airport layovers
Travelpro® designs travel and work backpacks from tough, durable materials, including high-density nylon fabric protected with stain and abrasion-resistant DuraGuard®. We use SUPRA™ zipper heads that resist damage from frequent use, and our adjustable shoulder straps provide comfortable carrying options.
Depending on your chosen bag, Travelpro® carry-on and business backpacks include features such as external USB A and C ports with fast charge capabilities to power up electronics on the go and a dedicated pocket for FDA-approved power banks. A work backpack such as the Crew™ Executive Choice™3 Large Travel Backpack may include features such as the Travelpro® ID TheftBlock™ pocket that protects credit cards and passports from loss and identity theft or the Travelpro® QuickSlip™ front pocket with magnetic closure for quick-access cell phone storage.
Backpacks are typically measured by carrying capacity rather than dimensions. At Travelpro®, we provide a bag’s overall and case dimensions so you can determine whether you can use the bag as a carry-on backpack or a personal item We list the carrying capacity in liters. For instance, the Platinum® Elite Business Backpack has a volume of 23 liters.
So, what size backpack do you need for traveling? The answer depends on what you intend to pack, but as a general rule, follow this list:
Packing a backpack for traveling or business requires slightly different strategies than when you pack a suitcase. As you pack, keep this advice in mind:
Look for travel backpacks with external pockets for quick access to documents, cell phones, water bottles, and other items you may need as you travel. The best travel backpacks have comfortable straps and durable handles, with interior pockets and dividers to help keep packed contents organized.
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