When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more My love for backpacks goes back to my high school and college days, when I lugged around tons of books ...

Zoe This backpack guarantees you'll never be short ... plus multiple pockets, including a small anti-theft pocket located on the lower back. Additional features include a built-in USB charger ...

small toiletry bag, sunscreen bottle, book, wallet, headphones, phone and keys. Once our testers established that this backpack is practical and comfortable, it was time to test its anti-theft ...

Enter the HubPack X by Korin Design—a backpack that seems to have thought of everything. Designed with urban commuters and travelers in mind, this sleek, cut-resistant, and anti-theft bag ...

You can also fit a small camera or a seven-inch tablet ... this water-resistant Baggallini backpack has plenty of anti-theft features for travel. The straps and interior panels are made to resist ...

Another top contender, the Travelon Anti-Theft Greenlander Compact Sling Bag is small but mighty ... the Solo New York Stealth Hybrid Backpack is not a cross-body bag. It is however decked ...

Specifics Design and specs The Pincnel Anti-Theft Backpack has a small but mighty design that's packed with impressive features. My favorite is the zipper closures, which are designed to lay flat ...