Top 10 Travel Backpacks for the Vogue Business Traveler

by Roamnvogue Admin February 22, 2020

KEY FEATURES TO LOOK FOR

If you travel often or planning a big trip, then it’s often better to go for a lightweight and versatile pack (and possibly carry-on size). It’ll be more comfortable to carry.

Aside from this, there are a few features worth keeping an eye on:

Front-loading (you will love this!). Many backpacks are top-loading, with a drawstring to close it at the top. This sucks. It means having to dig around awkwardly to get something from the bottom. Bags with a clamshell design are much nicer: you just zip them open face down, with everything within instant reach.
Waist strap. Using a waist strap distributes the load around your whole body instead of just your shoulders. It’s essential for avoiding sore shoulders and bad backs.
Laptop compartment. A separate padded compartment keeps your electronics secure. Of course, you can also use these zipped compartments for books, your travel journal, or many other things.
Rain resistant. You don’t want water to leak into your bag! I always look at whether it’s weather-sealed or includes a rain cover.

Other nice-to-haves: lockable zippers (O-rings that let you attach a padlock or wire lock to prevent opportunistic theft), good carry handles (for when you’re not wearing it on your back) and internal or external compression straps (helps you pack more and organize better).