Available in three whimsical prints and a basic black, the lightweight ripstop backpack fits everything without feeling overwhelming. It has side pockets for a water bottle, a front storage zipper ...

The North Face uses durable materials in the construction of their backpacks. This includes ballistic or ripstop nylon as well as premium polyester. Many North Face backpacks are also water repell ...

Click here to subscribe. 1. “Dakota” neoprene backpack ($175) by Dagne Dover. Available at Nordstrom (nordstrom.com). 2. Filson’s “Ripstop” backpack ($195) with double front pockets in black.

Mission Workshop is a San Francisco-based company that makes bags, apparel, and accessories that are built to last for years while protecting you and your gear. The company has a wide assortment ...

The backpack’s shiny and rugged exterior is made from 100 percent recycled ripstop polyester and seems too playful for a buttoned-up office. But it laughed off rain showers, and its overlarge ...

More important than aesthetics, though, is durability. Some backpacks are made with ripstop fabric designed to withstand high stress. You may see specs that refer to a fabric’s denier ...