I tested 17 of the highest-rated personal item bags and underseat backpacks. Three emerged as the best of the best.

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That was me before I came across the Matein Travel Backpack while planning for an international trip two years ago. It’s sleek, functional, and surprisingly spacious, with just ...

The good news is, I completely enjoy the one-backpack philosophy, preaching the gospel of minimalist travel to anyone who cares to listen. My love for one-backpack travel was ignited by a blog ...

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My laptop fits perfectly and it’s very roomy to carry a travel umbrella, glasses, electrical cord, notebooks, and more. I love the puffy exterior and have the matching Luca mini. Together ...

Chelsea Candelario . PureWow Associate Editor Chelsea Candelario says the Asenlin 40L travel backpack is her go-to carry-on and recently dusted it off for a weekend staycation in Manhattan ...

More than 770 Amazon customers loved this travel buddy, packing on the five-star reviews. One shopper said the Matein backpack is "light, solidly built and versatile" with soft sides and firmer ...

Calpak’s durable bags were highly regarded among travel experts I spoke with. Measuring 18 x 12 x 7.5 inches, the brand’s Terra backpack helps maximize packing space while meeting dimension ...

Tomtoc 40L Travel Backpack . If you are looking for something durable but outside of the rolling luggage world, this backpack from Tomtoc will make travel light and easy, but without losing ...