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The objects that earn their place. Considered, quietly chosen, lived with — never branded as a journey.

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The Best Backpacks for Every Age and Budget

The bags worth your money, sorted by age and by budget — from preschool minis to laptop-hauling teen packs — plus the fit, weight, and durability checks worth doing before you buy.

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