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How to find the best backpack for travelling, hiking or commuting.

Tim Falk
Tim Falk

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Best Backpack

Best Rated Backpack Brand: Herschel

Herschel is a great all-rounder backpack brand with high scores for durability, design, comfort and value for money. It beat out big competitors like Kathmandu and Macpac to be crowned this year's award winner.

Quick facts about comparing backpacks

  • There are many different types of backpacks available including travel, hiking and everyday bags.
  • The most important factors to consider when buying a backpack are how you'll be using it, comfort, size and price.
  • Backpack prices range anywhere from $20 for a basic everyday pack up to $800 or more for high-end travel and hiking backpacks.

What's in this guide?

  1. Compare backpacks
  2. Types of backpacks
  3. How to compare backpacks
  4. Backpacks vs suitcases
  5. Three things to consider
  6. Best rated backpack brand award breakdown

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Data indicated here is updated regularly
Name Product Capacity Product More info
Pacsafe Venturesafe 15L Daypack
15L
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Osprey Xenith 105L Hiking Backpack
105L
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Deuter Giga Backpack
28L
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Caribee Trek 32L Daypack Black 32 l
32L
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Caribee Disruption 28L Daypack
28L
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