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The Coolest, Tech-Focused Backpacks of the Future
You don’t realize what a game-changer a great backpack is until you’ve traded in your old-ass, useless one. I hung on to a ratty old Jansport number for years, my possession clunking around and my back perpetually sore, then one day I bought a new one with post-2010 backpack technology, and my life changed. Now I am a new man. My back is straighter, my water bottle firmly affixed and secluded from my laptop, and I am suddenly very attractive and wealthy. Coincidence? not for me to say.
Here are the ten best backpacks on the market right now for the tech-savvy user and the rugged outdoorsman alike. Whether you need a good bag with a built-in USB charger for college or just a place to store a bunch of M&Ms for on-the-go snacking, these will all do the trick.
Mancro Smart Backpack
Our stone-cold, hands-down favorite. With a USB charging port and water resistance this is the rugged tech backpack of your dreams. It fits laptops of just about any size, and, yes, it’s pretty easy on the eyes, too. You’re not going to get a better or more feature-packed backpack at this kind of price.
Wenfeng Anti-Theft Laptop Backpack
Now THIS is a cheap backpack that won’t crap out on you after two months. It’s modern, packed with cool secret pockets and sleeves, and comes with its own lock and USB cord. A must-have.
Slim Anti-Theft College Backpack
This “college” backpack (calm down, adults, that just means it can hold a bunch of snacks as well as a computer) features anti-theft technology in the form of a lock. Not groundbreaking, but certainly more effective than kicking your bag out of view at the coffee shop while you run to the bathroom.
Kopack Slim Business Laptop Backpack
A refined, elegant backpack for the forward-thinking and sleek laptop-having millennial. An anti-theft compartment keeps your laptop hidden from view, even when your main compartment is open.
The iCozzier Smart Shoulder Bag
Because sometimes a shoulder bag just looks… smarter! This really modern, really roomy bag features all kinds of clever compartments, including a place to store an umbrella for emergencies
Adventure Lion Premium Waterproof Dry Bag
A seriously outdoorsy statement bag for people who want something a bit more heavy-duty. The Adventure Lion bag is fully waterproof, meaning you can throw it in a river and it’ll not only keep your stuff dry, but it will float. A true essential for excursions.
Vancropak Durable Bookbag Laptop Backpack
A classic design and a great price point. If you looked up the word “backpack” in the dictionary, this is likely the picture you’d see.
Cateep Weekender Travel Bag
A super roomy but still flight-approved carry-on travel bag. For people with a lot of stuff!
Oscaurt Futuristic Smart Backpack
Look at this cool robot-looking backpack that stays true to its unique design by featuring all the bells and whistles we’ve come to expect: charge your phone, stay theft-free, and, hell yeah, look great doing it.
AmazonBasics Ultralight Packable Day Pack
Finally an answer to the age-old riddle, how do you pack a backpack? By ultralight, they MEAN ultralight. This full-on backpack can be folded up into a pouch not much bigger than a cellphone. A serious marvel of cool bag engineering.
