Best College Backpacks Updated July 2025

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Best College Backpacks
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated July 2025
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9.9

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9.9

Laptop Backpack,Business Travel Anti Theft Slim Durable Laptops Backpack with USB Charging Port,Water Resistant College Compute...
Compartments: 5
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Padded straps & back
Size: 13" wide x 8" deep x 18" tall
Extras: Side pockets, USB port, headphone port, luggage strap
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Picked by 170 people this month!
Picked by 170 people this month!

9.9

1
Laptop Backpack,Business Travel Anti Theft Slim Durable Laptops Backpack with USB Charging Port,Water Resistant College Compute...
Compartments: 5
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Padded straps & back
Size: 13" wide x 8" deep x 18" tall
Extras: Side pockets, USB port, headphone port, luggage strap

9.8

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9.8

BOXSAM Lightweight Backpack for Women, Large Laptop Travel Backpack Casual Daypack College Bag Rucksack for Men. Green
Compartments: 4
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Padded straps
Size: 12.2" wide x 5.9" deep x 17.3" tall
Extras: Side pockets, compression straps
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9.8

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BOXSAM Lightweight Backpack for Women, Large Laptop Travel Backpack Casual Daypack College Bag Rucksack for Men. Green
Compartments: 4
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Padded straps
Size: 12.2" wide x 5.9" deep x 17.3" tall
Extras: Side pockets, compression straps
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9.6

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9.6

YOREPEK Travel Backpack, Extra Large 50L Laptop Backpacks for Men Women, Water Resistant College Backpacks Airline Approved Bus...
Compartments: 3
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Padded straps & back
Size: 13.5" wide x 6.5" deep x 18" tall
Extras: Side mesh pockets, USB port, headphone port, luggage strap

9.6

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YOREPEK Travel Backpack, Extra Large 50L Laptop Backpacks for Men Women, Water Resistant College Backpacks Airline Approved Bus...
Compartments: 3
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Padded straps & back
Size: 13.5" wide x 6.5" deep x 18" tall
Extras: Side mesh pockets, USB port, headphone port, luggage strap

9.5

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9.5

YALUNDISI Vintage Backpack Travel Laptop Backpack with usb Charging Port for Women & Men College Backpack Fits 15.6 Inch Laptop...
Compartments: 2
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Padded straps
Size: 12" wide x 6" deep x 17" tall
Extras: Side pockets, USB port, headphone port, luggage strap
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9.5

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YALUNDISI Vintage Backpack Travel Laptop Backpack with usb Charging Port for Women & Men College Backpack Fits 15.6 Inch Laptop...
Compartments: 2
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Padded straps
Size: 12" wide x 6" deep x 17" tall
Extras: Side pockets, USB port, headphone port, luggage strap
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9.4

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9.4

SwissGear 1900 Scansmart TSA 17 Laptop Backpack, Black/Black, 19-Inch
Compartments: 5
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Contoured straps, padded back, vented back
Size: 1325" wide x 9" deep x 18.5" tall
Extras: Side pockets, suspension straps, clip, organizer pocket, headphone port

9.4

5
SwissGear 1900 Scansmart TSA 17 Laptop Backpack, Black/Black, 19-Inch
Compartments: 5
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Contoured straps, padded back, vented back
Size: 1325" wide x 9" deep x 18.5" tall
Extras: Side pockets, suspension straps, clip, organizer pocket, headphone port

9.2

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9.2

winspansy Small Backpack For School Girls Boys Aesthetic Lightweight Travel Daypack Simple Cute Backpack For Women Men College ...
Compartments: 4
Laptop Sleeve: Yes, padded
Comfort: Padded shoulder strap
Size: 11" wide x 5.9" deep x 17.3" tall
Extras: Side pockets, USB port
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9.2

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winspansy Small Backpack For School Girls Boys Aesthetic Lightweight Travel Daypack Simple Cute Backpack For Women Men College ...
Compartments: 4
Laptop Sleeve: Yes, padded
Comfort: Padded shoulder strap
Size: 11" wide x 5.9" deep x 17.3" tall
Extras: Side pockets, USB port
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9.0

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9.0

Lightweight School Bag College Laptop Backpack for Men Women Travel bag High School Middle Bookbag for Boy Girls
Compartments: 3
Laptop Sleeve: No
Comfort: Padded straps
Size: 10.6" wide x 5" deep x 16" tall
Extras: Side pockets
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9.0

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Lightweight School Bag College Laptop Backpack for Men Women Travel bag High School Middle Bookbag for Boy Girls
Compartments: 3
Laptop Sleeve: No
Comfort: Padded straps
Size: 10.6" wide x 5" deep x 16" tall
Extras: Side pockets
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8.9

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8.9

FENGDONG Large Laptop Backpack 17.3 inch Durable Waterproof Travel College Backpack Bookbag for Men & Women Business Backpack w...
Compartments: 5
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Ventilated padded back
Size: 8.3" wide x 12.6" deep x 18" tall
Extras: Side pockets, USB port
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8.9

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FENGDONG Large Laptop Backpack 17.3 inch Durable Waterproof Travel College Backpack Bookbag for Men & Women Business Backpack w...
Compartments: 5
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Ventilated padded back
Size: 8.3" wide x 12.6" deep x 18" tall
Extras: Side pockets, USB port
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8.6

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8.6

MATEIN Travel Laptop Backpack, Business Anti Theft Slim Sturdy Laptops Backpack with USB Charging Port, Water Resistant College...
Compartments: 3
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Padded straps & back
Size: 12" wide x 7.8" deep x 18" tall
Extras: Side mesh pockets, USB port, luggage strap

8.6

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MATEIN Travel Laptop Backpack, Business Anti Theft Slim Sturdy Laptops Backpack with USB Charging Port, Water Resistant College...
Compartments: 3
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Padded straps & back
Size: 12" wide x 7.8" deep x 18" tall
Extras: Side mesh pockets, USB port, luggage strap

8.5

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8.5

adidas Prime 6 Backpack, Two Tone White/Black, One Size
Compartments: 5
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Padded straps & back
Size: 12.5" wide x 11" deep x 20.2" tall
Extras: Side pockets
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8.5

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adidas Prime 6 Backpack, Two Tone White/Black, One Size
Compartments: 5
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Padded straps & back
Size: 12.5" wide x 11" deep x 20.2" tall
Extras: Side pockets
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9.9

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9.9

Laptop Backpack,Business Travel Anti Theft Slim Durable Laptops Backpack with USB Charging Port,Water Resistant College Compute...
Compartments: 5
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Padded straps & back
Size: 13" wide x 8" deep x 18" tall
Extras: Side pockets, USB port, headphone port, luggage strap
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Picked by 170 people this month!
Picked by 170 people this month!

9.9

1
Laptop Backpack,Business Travel Anti Theft Slim Durable Laptops Backpack with USB Charging Port,Water Resistant College Compute...
Compartments: 5
Laptop Sleeve: Yes
Comfort: Padded straps & back
Size: 13" wide x 8" deep x 18" tall
Extras: Side pockets, USB port, headphone port, luggage strap

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1. Volher Laptop Travel Backpack
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2. Boxsam Lightweight Travel Backpack
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3. Yorepek Extra Large Laptop Backpack
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4. Yalundisi Laptop Backpack
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5. SwissGear 1900 Scansmart Laptop Backpack
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6. Winspansy School Backpack
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Best Value
7. Coowoz School Bag
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8. Fengdong Large Laptop Backpack
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9. Matein Travel Laptop Backpack
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10. Adidas Prime 6 Backpack
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Compartments
5 4 3 2 5 4 3 5 3 5
Compartments
5 4 3 2 5 4 3 5 3 5
Laptop Sleeve
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes, padded No Yes Yes Yes
Laptop Sleeve
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes, padded No Yes Yes Yes
Comfort
Padded straps & back Padded straps Padded straps & back Padded straps Contoured straps, padded back, vented back Padded shoulder strap Padded straps Ventilated padded back Padded straps & back Padded straps & back
Comfort
Padded straps & back Padded straps Padded straps & back Padded straps Contoured straps, padded back, vented back Padded shoulder strap Padded straps Ventilated padded back Padded straps & back Padded straps & back
Size
13" wide x 8" deep x 18" tall 12.2" wide x 5.9" deep x 17.3" tall 13.5" wide x 6.5" deep x 18" tall 12" wide x 6" deep x 17" tall 1325" wide x 9" deep x 18.5" tall 11" wide x 5.9" deep x 17.3" tall 10.6" wide x 5" deep x 16" tall 8.3" wide x 12.6" deep x 18" tall 12" wide x 7.8" deep x 18" tall 12.5" wide x 11" deep x 20.2" tall
Size
13" wide x 8" deep x 18" tall 12.2" wide x 5.9" deep x 17.3" tall 13.5" wide x 6.5" deep x 18" tall 12" wide x 6" deep x 17" tall 1325" wide x 9" deep x 18.5" tall 11" wide x 5.9" deep x 17.3" tall 10.6" wide x 5" deep x 16" tall 8.3" wide x 12.6" deep x 18" tall 12" wide x 7.8" deep x 18" tall 12.5" wide x 11" deep x 20.2" tall
Extras
Side pockets, USB port, headphone port, luggage strap Side pockets, compression straps Side mesh pockets, USB port, headphone port, luggage strap Side pockets, USB port, headphone port, luggage strap Side pockets, suspension straps, clip, organizer pocket, headphone port Side pockets, USB port Side pockets Side pockets, USB port Side mesh pockets, USB port, luggage strap Side pockets
Extras
Side pockets, USB port, headphone port, luggage strap Side pockets, compression straps Side mesh pockets, USB port, headphone port, luggage strap Side pockets, USB port, headphone port, luggage strap Side pockets, suspension straps, clip, organizer pocket, headphone port Side pockets, USB port Side pockets Side pockets, USB port Side mesh pockets, USB port, luggage strap Side pockets