Looking for the best backpack for school? Whether you’re heading back to college or high school, we’ve tested dozens of backpacks to find the best options for students. From The North Face and Aer to Fjällräven, Osprey, Topo Designs, ALPAKA, Nike, and adidas, we’re breaking down our favorite picks for every budget and use case.
In this video, we compare the best backpacks for college and high school based on laptop protection, comfort, organization, durability, and everyday carry. Whether you need a lightweight backpack for walking across campus, a backpack with tons of organization, or a durable laptop backpack that can handle years of classes, we’ve got you covered.
We explain who each backpack is best for, what makes it stand out, and where it falls short, so you can find the right backpack for your classes, commute, and budget before the school year starts.
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0:00 – Intro
0:42 – The North Face Borealis Backpack:
2:40 – Osprey Metron 24 Pack:
4:50 – Fjallraven Raven 20L Backpack:
Topo Designs Daypack:
6:58 – Aer City Pack 2:
9:00 – tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L:
11:11 – adidas Amplifier Backpack:
13:30 – Rework Gear Toshi Pack 20L:
ALPAKA Bravo Backpack (23L):
16:21 – Honorable Mentions
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Why don’t you say Jansport
I see they pushing mostly 150$+ backpacks. Not a fan.
Do you have any recommendations on which packing cubes to buy?
not very many old style teardrop shaped bags out there. Liked those for lower centre of gravity and ease of carrying with the handle. Kindly suggest if you come across any.
Thank you