The best personal item bags help keep your on-the-go essentials close at hand. Here are our top picks for 2026.

Former Strategist writer Rachael Griffiths prefers this sleek Timbuk2 backpack with even more sleeves and compartments for ...

Your choice of the best personal item bag for flying hinges on how light or heavy a packer you are, as well as the type of trips you take. That’s not to take away from what a personal item bag is: a ...

Skip the luggage carousel and carry-on with ease.

Backpacks are often considered bags for students or hikers, but in reality, they are very convenient traveling bags. When flying, a backpack can be easy to carry throughout the airport, leaving your ...

I went backpacking through Europe for two weeks and traveled by train through four countries. The trip left me thinking about how backpacking compares to traveling with a carry-on suitcase. A backpack ...