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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alessia Armenise

16 best travel backpacks, tried and tested over hundreds of miles

From lightweight backpacks to waterproof rucksack designs, the right travel bag can make your trip easier - (Alessia Armenise/The Independent)

As much as I love to travel with full-sized beauty products and enough space in my luggage to fill it with souvenirs and thrift finds, there is no better feeling than having everything you need on your back and not having to lug around a heavy suitcase.

From city breaks to island hopping, the best travel backpack will suit whatever trip you’re planning. Whether you have to fit your whole life in a small bag that adheres to Wizz Air’s and Ryanair’s strict bag allowance policies, you need a waterproof design for some fun outdoor adventures, you want a product that works as a day bag, or you want something spacious to hold everything you need – there is a travel backpack on the market that is perfect for you.

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