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Best Backpacks

Which Backpacks performed best in our tests?

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We tested 3 backpacks to determine the best-performing models. Our expert lab technicians tested each Backpack based on the following criteria:

  • Comfort
  • Safety features
  • Construction quality
  • Durability
  • Volume (cu. in.)
  • Convenience
  • Rain resistance

Below lists the Backpacks that rated best in each of the tests our experts looked for. Learn about how these tests were performed and find out which Backpack is rated best when you subscribe.

Consumer Reports Ratings for Best Backpacks

ratingsBest Backpack for Comfort
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Comfort is a combination of laboratory measurements of comfort features, and panelists' evaluations.


This Backpack which tested best for Comfort has the following features: .

ratingsBest Backpack for Safety features
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Safety Features is based on the presence of reflectors, abdominal straps, chest straps, and means for securing extra adjustment straps.


This Backpack which tested best for Safety features has the following features: .

ratingsBest Backpack for Construction quality
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Construction quality is based on material and zipper selection, stitching and finishing techniques, and workmanship defects.


This Backpack which tested best for Construction quality has the following features: .

ratingsBest Backpack for Durability
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Durability indicates how well the backpack performed in the tumble- and shoulder-strap-durability tests.


This Backpack which tested best for Durability has the following features: .

ratingsBest Backpack for Volume (cu. in.)
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Volume (Cubic Inches) is a capacity test of main compartments and large accessory pockets.


This Backpack which tested best for Volume (cu. in.) has the following features: .

ratingsBest Backpack for Convenience
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Convenience is based on the number of compartments, accessories, and features.


This Backpack which tested best for Convenience has the following features: .

ratingsBest Backpack for Rain resistance
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Rain resistance shows how well a backpack protected its contents from a simulated rainfall


This Backpack which tested best for Rain resistance has the following features: .