When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more The best convertible backpack totes give you options as you decide how to pack for your day. I commute via ...

The back-to-school season always triggers flashbacks—not entirely pleasant ones—to my own schoolboy days. Specifically, I’m reminded of those late August/early September treks to the local ...

Invented by British outdoorsman Jonathan Davies, the LayBakPak is used just like any other rigid-frame backpack when you're on the move. Once it's time to make camp or take a rest, though, its ...

If you’re deciding between a backpack, a messenger bag, and a tote, don’t. Instead, consider a convertible backpack: The nifty bags feature both handles and shoulder straps, letting you transport gear ...