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5 Best Laptop Backpacks for Travel in 2025

April 30, 25
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With your tech devices being capable of so much, it’s understandable to want or need them to go wherever you do. Travelling with your tech doesn’t have to be a hassle. With the right backpack, it won’t be.

Whether jet-setting for work, going on holiday, or simply commuting across town, finding the best laptop backpacks takes the hassle out of modern mobility.

In this blog post, you’ll find out:

  • Why you need a backpack specifically made for laptops
  • The best laptop backpacks for travel in 2025
  • If a laptop bag counts as a carry-on

Benefits of the Best Laptop Backpacks for Travel

Designed to Protect Laptops

You may think any backpack can safely store a laptop. That’s not true. Laptops and other devices have nothing to secure them in standard backpacks. This situation can cause your devices to get bent, smashed, or damaged. Laptop backpacks from Targus offer dedicated compartments meant to hold and secure your devices.

Staying Organized

Sometimes, stress and travelling go hand in hand. However, that doesn’t have to be the case when you have a backpack with efficient internal layouts and dedicated compartments for IDS, documents, chargers, and other travel must-haves.

Travelling in Comfort

Whether you have a long walk to the next bus stop or a day spent sitting at the airport, Targus laptop backpacks feature ergonomic straps and breathable materials for comfortable travelling.

Don’t Miss the Best Laptop Travel Backpacks

1. HeritageLuxe Backpack

The Targus 15-16” HeritageLuxe Backpack is a stylish backpack that features a dedicated laptop compartment with SafePort® SafeSling protection. It also includes a removable bonus tech accessory pouch, making it ideal when you’re on the go. You’ll have extra peace of mind from this backpack’s RFID-blocking stash pocket.

Another aspect that makes this one of the best laptop travel backpacks is the FlexDivider. Targus designed the innovative FlexDivider feature to put you in complete control over where you place items in your new laptop bag. Separate and store your devices and other belongings however you’d like.

Plus, you won’t have to fear fumbling for tags while standing in long airport lines—it features a retractable luggage tag holder.

2. Cypress Hero Backpack with EcoSmart®

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Are you looking for a laptop backpack made with eco-friendliness in mind? Look no further than our Cypress 15.6” Hero Backpack with EcoSmart®. This modern laptop backpack is made from 26 recycled plastic bottles! Its main padded laptop compartment provides dependable protection whether you’re boarding a plane, driving, or travelling another way.

Besides this backpack's spacious main compartment, this product is one of the best travel laptop backpacks due to its large main compartment and secondary compartment with a front quick-stash pocket for things you need quick access to.

This bag is perfect for even the most extended trips and treks. It features adjustable, ergonomic shoulder straps and a padded back panel for ultimate device-carrying comfort.

3. Classic EcoSmart® Backpack

The 15-16” Classic EcoSmart® Backpack is perfectly suited for any budget-conscious traveller wanting to keep their devices protected. This popular laptop backpack fits laptops and tablets up to 16”. Plus, as it’s made from six recycled plastic water bottles, it’s another eco-friendly product.

With this backpack’s ergonomic padded shoulder straps, you'll enjoy comfort in any situation. It also features a padded back panel, an adjustable sternum strap, and a trolley strap to set your backpack on rolling luggage. This product is one of the best travel laptop backpacks because it includes an anti-theft deterrent on the main compartment’s zips for added peace of mind.

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4. EcoSmart® Mobile Tech Traveller Rolling Backpack

What if you prefer to roll your luggage instead of carrying it over your shoulders? In that case, check out the 15.6” EcoSmart Mobile Tech Traveller Rolling Backpack. This backpack offers the best of both worlds, converting from an extra-large backpack to a rolling backpack.

As you travel, you may ask yourself, “Does a laptop bag count as a carry-on?” While we answer that question in the section further down, this backpack conforms to most cabin regulations, meaning it’s often an approved carry-on. As with many other backpacks in this list, the EcoSmart Mobile Tech backpack is eco-friendly. It's made from 35 recycled plastic water bottles.

Other features that make this one of the best laptop backpacks for travel include:

  • A telescoping handle
  • Smooth and quiet wheels
  • Clamshell design
  • SafePort® Sling Protection System

5. HyperPack Pro with Apple Find My Compatible Location Module

Chances are, you’ve experienced the unfortunate feeling of losing your luggage. You can say goodbye to that fear with the HyperPack Pro. This innovative laptop backpack includes built-in Apple Find My® compatibility. Using the Find My app, you can ping your HyperPack Pro for it to emit a loud beeping sound.

You also won’t have to fear poor weather conditions jeopardising how you protect your device. The HyperPack Pro offers 1260 Cordura construction and YKK AquaGuard zippers for superior durability and water resistance. Another feature that makes this item one of the best travel laptop backpacks is its RFID protective pocket, preventing others from accessing your vital data.

Additionally, this backpack offers six individual pockets, providing you with enough room for your tech devices, accessories, and other essential travel items.

Does a Laptop Bag Count as a Carry-On?

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It’s a question that can strike fear in any unsure traveller: Does a laptop bag count as a carry-on?” While we’d love to give you a definitive answer, the truth is it depends on the airline. 

Most airlines let travellers bring one personal item and a standard carry-on item. Typically, an airline will allow passengers to bring both items, provided your laptop backpack fits under the seat in front of you.

The best way to answer this question is to check an airline’s baggage policy or contact its customer service department.

We hope you enjoyed this look at the best laptop backpacks for travel purposes. The next step is to pick the laptop backpack that suits your style and tech storage needs. Ready to upgrade how you travel with tech? Explore the incredible range of laptop backpacks at Targus.

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