Let’s be honest, buying back to class supplies isn’t the most exciting thing in the world. But when it comes to choosing the best backpack, it’s important to pick one that can handle your workload, ...

Why has the tactical backpack become so popular? Is it another example of military tech finding its way into the mainstream, like GPS, duct tape, and canned food? Tactical backpacks have grown in ...

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Back-to-school means back to backpacks -- a necessity for any school-aged child who must tote books and supplies from school to home. Though some students may opt for other types of bags, such as ...

As families do their back-to-school shopping, one of the most important purchases they'll make is backpacks. Backpacks not only carry and protect homework, books, electronic devices and lunches, but ...

And make sure your child uses both straps! This will ensure that the backpack weight is evenly distributed. Adjust both straps to ensure the weight of the bag is close to the spine and not sagging ...

Embarking on a backpacking trip soon? The length of your trip will determine how big of a pack you’ll need – here’s our simple guide. Embarking on a backpacking trip soon? The length of your trip will ...

Looking for a new backpack for school? One backpack is inspired by an Austin treasure: Our bats. Animal Packers’ new bat backpack is called the “Austin” and is designed for younger kids to be the ...