Travel Backpacks

Travel backpacks are designed to carry everything for a trip on your back, often within carry on size limits, and they open like a suitcase to make packing easier. The first decision is the size, because a carry on travel pack must fit airline limits, while larger packs suit long trips and hostels.

Comfort is the next question. Padded hip belts move weight onto the hips, and adjustable harnesses fit different torso lengths. Stowable straps protect them during check in.

Organisation matters. A laptop sleeve, a quick access pocket and compression straps keep gear tidy and secure.

Packing cubes keep clothes compressed and organised inside a travel backpack, and many packs are designed around them. Water resistant fabrics and a rain cover protect contents in bad weather. Front opening designs let you reach items without unpacking, while top loading packs are simpler and lighter. Check the empty weight, since a heavy pack uses up airline allowances. Women's specific harnesses fit narrower shoulders and shorter torsos more comfortably. Try the pack loaded with weight before a trip, and adjust the straps so the hip belt sits on the hip bones. A small daypack that packs into the main bag is handy for city sightseeing.

Before buying, check the size against airline rules, the weight, the opening, the harness, the pockets and the material. Lockable zips add security in hostels and on trains.

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