To their delight, the Baggallini backpack passed this test with flying colors. “The box cutter didn’t even leave a mark on the main compartment,” says Kaz.

That includes my work laptop, my 13-inch MacBook Air M3, a chunky MagSafe power bank, chargers and cables, a USB-C hub, sunglasses, some lunch, a water bottle and a change of clothes.

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They have room for your laptop, passport, headphones, charger, and light sweater. Most laptop backpacks also have a trolley sleeve to slide it over your luggage handle—stress-free. 7.