Our 21 testers schlepped 35 duffels, backpacks, and suitcases across countries and concourses. These were the most ...

A rucksack, however, has a very distinct design. They are kind of like a rugged style backpack. The name “rucksack” comes from the German word “der rucken”, which means “the back”.

As well as eliminating the cost of a gym membership and expensive equipment bar a durable rucksack, it’s also helping you to hit your recommended target of 150 minutes of moderate-intensity ...

We stuffed each of the backpacks with wheels we tested to capacity then checked their dimensions and looked for useful pockets, comfortable straps, good-quality wheels and a durable handle.

For starters, hiking backpacks tend to be made of durable, water-repellent nylon that’s woven in a ripstop pattern (meaning that if your rucksack snags on a boulder, the tear isn’t likely to ...