When packing my gear into the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack, I tried to imagine Jeff Bezos filling it for a trip . . . into suborbital space. Would he coo about the extra-large laptop cavity ...

Whether you’re commuting to work or going on vacation, a good travel backpack can be the perfect travel accessory. In both scenarios, no one likes having an achy back or digging around to find things.

If you’re anything like me, checking a bag is the last thing you want to do when flying. When I travel, I want to get off the plane and to my destination pronto. I don’t want to wait around at baggage ...