We take them on road trips and car rides, fill them to the brim with clothes and try to zip them shut, squash them in our cars and overhead bins, and spin them by their handles like we're discus throwers in the Olympics
Shown: Phantom/Phantom/College Grey Style: IH7955-030 Nike Heritage Eugene 2.0 $65 This winter-ready version of our Nike Heritage backpack features water-repellent materials and trims to help protect your gear from the elements
We scored each backpack using across 39 individual metrics in 9 categories: Build Quality, Comfort, Ease of Use, Functionality, Water Resistance, Brand Impact, Buying Experience, Warranty, and Price-to-Performance Ratio
Waterproof Jacket : Shields you from rain and wind, keeping you dry
Compared to the REI Ruckpack or The North Face Router, though, its night and daythose travel backpacks sit more naturally on the body, manage weight better, and dont create the same awkward pressure points