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Types Of Backpacks: The Ultimate Guide
Wheeled Backpacks

The capacity of these packs ranges from 40-150 liters, meaning that you can get them both in a carry-on size and checked bag size, depending on your personal preference. These backpacks usually have thickly padded back panels, which ensure that their wheels aren’t making you uncomfortable.

Types Of Backpacks: The Ultimate Guide
Biking Gear Backpacks

Biking backpacks for gear are larger than hydration backpacks. They tend to have a main compartment, as well as an additional compartment (or a pocket) with an organizational panel for all your cycling gear and tools. And most of them will have an attachment point for your helmet and LED lights on the front. Generally, these packs are meant for people who need other gear, apart from their hydration bladder, when they are biking.

The capacities of these packs usually range from 10-30 liters, because the manufacturers try to keep them as small and lightweight as possible. Nobody wants a backpack to slow them down while they are riding! Oh, and they have a sleeve for your hydration bladder, although not all of these packs will come with a bladder included.

Types Of Backpacks: The Ultimate Guide
Anti-Theft Backpack

Anti-theft backpacks look just like regular daypacks, at first glance. But when you really stare at them, you’ll notice that zippers and zipper pullers are not visible on most of these backpacks. And that’s their main design feature.

These packs can have several anti-theft features; usually, the hidden zipper pullers, but also cut-proof fabric, locks on pullers, compression straps over the zipper and various belts and buckles that hold your pullers in place. Additionally, high-end anti-theft backpacks will also have RFID blocking pockets, which will protect you even from electronic theft.

Choosing the right backpack for your child.