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Backpack Buying Guide

Looking for the top Backpacks? Read our Backpack Buying Guide from the experts at Consumer Reports you can trust to help you make the best purchasing decision.

Best Deals on Carry-Ons, Weekenders, Backpacks, and More

Consumer Reports helps you find the best deals and discounts on suitcases, carry-ons, weekenders, and other travel products that do well in our evaluations.

Travel Hack: Colorful Luggage to Stand Out at Baggage Claim and Beyond

Set your luggage apart at baggage claim with CR's top-rated carry-ons and editor-approved bags, available in vibrant hues and patterns.

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Best Prime Big Deal Days Sales on Carry-Ons, Weekenders, and More

We're tracking all the best sales on carry-on luggage, weekender bags, travel backpacks, and more travel essentials during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event on Oct. 8 and 9.

Best Duffel Bags

In this review of duffel bags, Consumer Reports evaluated bags from Patagonia, L.L.Bean, and Everlane, among others. Here are our favorites.

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Best Black Friday Deals on Luggage

Consumer Reports has found some great Black Friday deals on luggage from American Tourister, Herschel, Samsonite, and more.

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Best Prime Day Deals on Carry-Ons, Weekenders, Backpacks, and More

If you're a traveler, there's a good chance you're looking for deals and discounts on carry-on luggage, weekender bags and duffle bags, hydration backpacks, and slim wallets this Prime Day.

Here Are 3 of the Best Hard-Shell Suitcases From Our Tests—Including Picks Under $150

Find the best hard-shell carry-on luggage from Amazon Basics, Briggs & Riley, and Samsonite, with one that costs less than $100.

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Best Cyber Monday Deals on Luggage

Consumer Reports has found some great Cyber Monday deals on luggage. Shop brands like American Tourister, Samsonite, Tumi, and more.

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24 Smart and Practical Items to Pack for College

Back-to-school shopping looks different for those heading off to college. To help you tackle that shopping list, CR highlights the dorm essentials worth buying.

Threshold shower caddy, Jall sunrise lamp, Owala water bottle, Herschel duffel bag, Buffy comforter

31 Father's Day Gifts for 2025

These Father’s Day gift ideas are some of the best products in our ratings because dads deserve the best.

From left:: Monoprice BT-300ANC headphones, Yeti Crossroads 27L Backpack, and Therabody Theragun Mini massager

Best Cyber Monday Deals Under $100

Finding a great deal is always a thrill, and Cyber Monday provides the opportunity to spot lots of sales. We look out for products that score well in CR’s tests and cost under $100.

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Best Slim Wallets

Consumer Reports evaluated several of the most popular slim wallets on the market to find out which ones have the smartest and most useful designs.

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