JanSport Driver 8

The JanSport Driver 8 is a multi-use rolling backpack that can also accommodate laptops up to 15 inches. Owners say this wheeled pack is great for students who have to carry many books and notebooks across campus, professionals who tote supplies back and forth to the office, and travelers. The Driver 8 has a large, 2,175-cubic-inch capacity with two large and two small organizer pockets to maintain a sense of order. The Driver 8 can also be carried like a standard backpack with shoulder straps that tuck away when not in use. It weighs just under 5 pounds, so the pack itself doesn't contribute a great deal of added weight should you decide to carry it. Reviews say the JanSport Driver 8 is durable, with a few exceptions: There are a few reports of broken handles, and some owners say the underside of the backpack gets worn from abrasion. The Driver 8 comes in seven colors and patterns, and is backed by JanSport's lifetime warranty. If you need laptop storage but would rather carry a bag on your back, consider the spacious High Sierra Access (*Est. $70), which has a 2,700-cubic-inch capacity and a back zipper for easy access to your laptop.

No professional sources have covered the JanSport Driver 8, but an abundance of user reviews indicate that this wheeled backpack is the best. More than 2,300 owners have reviewed the Driver 8 on eBags.com alone, while less than 100 additional opinions are found between Amazon.com, LuggageOnline.com and Buzzillions.com.