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The back panel and straps should have cushioned or thick fabric to prevent digging in and other discomfort.

Group of mini backpacks we tested, including the Paravel Mini Fold-up Backpack and the Topo Designs Mini Backpack, on a table

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There are only two pockets for organization.

The laptop sleeve isnt padded or zippered.

The side pocket is slightly awkward since it isnt quite big enough for a water bottle.

Paravel Mini Fold-up Backpack

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Heading into the office?

Bellroys mini backpack has all the organization you need without the hassle of lugging a bulky bag around.

Dust and dirt cling to the material easily.

Paravel Mini Fold-Up Backpack

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Plus, the wide-tooth zipper glides like a champ even when the backpack is filled to the brim.

This is one of the smallest mini backpacks we tested.

There are three different-sized compartments for storing a variety of everyday essentials.

Paravel Mini Fold-Up Backpack

There is a slight learning curve for opening up the backpack and finding all of the pockets.

This backpack impressed us with its versatility, stylish silhouette, and smart anti-theft design.

Bonus: it has a exterior water bottle pocket.

Paravel Mini Fold-Up Backpack

Mini backpacks might surprise you with the amount they can hold.

Yes, mini backpacks are in style.

Mini backpacks are designed in all sorts of styles, so you might find one to fit most outfits.

Paravel Mini Fold-Up Backpack

This will depend on the concert venue’s bag policy.

Paravel Mini Fold-Up Backpack

Paravel Mini Fold-Up Backpack

Paravel Mini Fold-Up Backpack

Paravel Mini Fold-Up Backpack on wooden coffee table

Paravel Mini Fold-Up Backpack

Paravel Mini Fold-Up Backpack

Paravel Mini Fold-Up Backpack

Paravel Mini Fold-Up Backpack

Paravel Mini Fold-Up Backpack

Paravel Mini Fold-Up Backpack

Paravel Mini Fold-Up Backpack

Paravel Mini Fold-Up Backpack on wooden coffee table

Madison & Dakota Canvas Mini Backpack

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Madison & Dakota Canvas Mini Backpack

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Madison & Dakota Canvas Mini Backpack

Madison & Dakota Canvas Mini Backpack

Madison & Dakota Canvas Mini Backpack

Madison & Dakota Canvas Mini Backpack

Madison & Dakota Canvas Mini Backpack

Madison & Dakota Canvas Mini Backpack

Madison & Dakota Canvas Mini Backpack

Madison & Dakota Canvas Mini Backpack

Madison & Dakota Canvas Mini Backpack

Madison & Dakota Canvas Mini Backpack

Madison & Dakota Canvas Mini Backpack

Topo Designs Rover Pack Mini Backpack

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Topo Designs Rover Pack Mini

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Topo Designs Rover Pack Mini

Topo Designs Rover Pack Mini

Topo Designs Rover Pack Mini

Topo Designs Rover Pack Mini

Topo Designs Rover Pack Mini

Close-up of a blue umbrella strapped to a Topo Designs Rover Pack Mini

Topo Designs Rover Pack Mini

Topo Designs Rover Pack Mini

Topo Designs Rover Pack Mini

Topo Designs Rover Pack Mini

Topo Designs Rover Pack Mini

Topo Designs Rover Pack Mini

Close-up of a blue umbrella strapped to a Topo Designs Rover Pack Mini

Arden Cove Carmel Convertible Backpack and Crossbody

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A person wears the Arden Cove Carmel Convertible Backpack and Crossbody like a backpack

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A person places a tablet into the Arden Cove Carmel Convertible Backpack and Crossbody

A person opens the Arden Cove Carmel Convertible Backpack and Crossbody

A person places a cell phone into the Arden Cove Carmel Convertible Backpack and Crossbody

A person throws the Arden Cove Carmel Convertible Backpack and Crossbody on the ground

A person cuts the Arden Cove Carmel Convertible Backpack and Crossbody strap with a box cutter

A person unzips the Arden Cove Carmel Convertible Backpack and Crossbody

A person sprays water on the Arden Cove Carmel Convertible Backpack and Crossbody

A person holds the Arden Cove Carmel Convertible Backpack and Crossbody by the top handle

A person unzips the Arden Cove Carmel Convertible Backpack and Crossbody

A person wears the Arden Cove Carmel Convertible Backpack and Crossbody like a backpack

A person places a tablet into the Arden Cove Carmel Convertible Backpack and Crossbody

A person opens the Arden Cove Carmel Convertible Backpack and Crossbody

A person places a cell phone into the Arden Cove Carmel Convertible Backpack and Crossbody

A person throws the Arden Cove Carmel Convertible Backpack and Crossbody on the ground

A person cuts the Arden Cove Carmel Convertible Backpack and Crossbody strap with a box cutter

A person unzips the Arden Cove Carmel Convertible Backpack and Crossbody

A person sprays water on the Arden Cove Carmel Convertible Backpack and Crossbody

A person holds the Arden Cove Carmel Convertible Backpack and Crossbody by the top handle

A person unzips the Arden Cove Carmel Convertible Backpack and Crossbody

Dakine Mini Backpack

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Dakine Mini Backpack

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Dakine Mini Backpack

Dakine Mini Backpack

Dakine Mini Backpack

Dakine Mini Backpack

Dakine Mini Backpack

Dakine Mini Backpack

Dakine Mini Backpack

Dakine Mini Backpack

Dakine Mini Backpack

Dakine Mini Backpack

Dakine Mini Backpack

Dakine Mini Backpack

Dakine Mini Backpack

Dakine Mini Backpack

Dakine Mini Backpack

The North Face Borealis Mini Backpack

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North Face Borealis Mini Backpack

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North Face Borealis Mini Backpack

North Face Borealis Mini Backpack

North Face Borealis Mini Backpack

North Face Borealis Mini Backpack

North Face Borealis Mini Backpack

North Face Borealis Mini Backpack

North Face Borealis Mini Backpack

North Face Borealis Mini Backpack

North Face Borealis Mini Backpack

North Face Borealis Mini Backpack

North Face Borealis Mini Backpack

North Face Borealis Mini Backpack

North Face Borealis Mini Backpack

Bellroy Classic Backpack Compact

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Bellroy Classic Backpack Compact 16L

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Bellroy Classic Backpack Compact 16L

Bellroy Classic Backpack Compact 16L

Bellroy Classic Backpack Compact 16L

Bellroy Classic Backpack Compact 16L

Bellroy Classic Backpack Compact 16L

Bellroy Classic Backpack Compact 16L

Bellroy Classic Backpack Compact 16L

Dagne Dover Dakota Neoprene Backpack

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Person pressing down on Dagne Dover Dakota Neoprene Backpack

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Person packing the Dagne Dover Dakota Backpack

Hands packing Dagne Dover Small Dakota Neoprene Backpack while displayed on table

Dagne Dover Dakota Neoprene Backpack displayed on green couch with nearby headphones

Keys, lip balm, books and stainless steel bottle displayed in Dagne Dover Small Dakota Neoprene Backpack

Hand sanitizer in side compartment of a Dagne Dover Small Dakota Neoprene Backpack

Person pressing down on Dagne Dover Dakota Neoprene Backpack

Person packing the Dagne Dover Dakota Backpack

Hands packing Dagne Dover Small Dakota Neoprene Backpack while displayed on table

Dagne Dover Dakota Neoprene Backpack displayed on green couch with nearby headphones

Keys, lip balm, books and stainless steel bottle displayed in Dagne Dover Small Dakota Neoprene Backpack

Hand sanitizer in side compartment of a Dagne Dover Small Dakota Neoprene Backpack

Amazon AOTIAN Mini Nylon Backpack

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Aotian Mini Nylon Backpack

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Aotian Mini Nylon Backpack

Aotian Mini Nylon Backpack

Aotian Mini Nylon Backpack

Aotian Mini Nylon Backpack

Aotian Mini Nylon Backpack

Aotian Mini Nylon Backpack

Aotian Mini Nylon Backpack

Aotian Mini Nylon Backpack

Aotian Mini Nylon Backpack

Aotian Mini Nylon Backpack

Aotian Mini Nylon Backpack

Cheruty Women’s Backpack Purse

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Cheruty Anti-Theft Mini Backpack

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Cheruty Anti-Theft Mini Backpack

Cheruty Anti-Theft Mini Backpack

Cheruty Anti-Theft Mini Backpack

Cheruty Anti-Theft Mini Backpack

Cheruty Women’s Backpack Purse displayed on a coffee table

Person unzipping the front pocket of the Cheruty Women’s Backpack Purse

Cheruty Anti-Theft Mini Backpack

Cheruty Anti-Theft Mini Backpack

Cheruty Anti-Theft Mini Backpack

Cheruty Anti-Theft Mini Backpack

Cheruty Anti-Theft Mini Backpack

Cheruty Women’s Backpack Purse displayed on a coffee table

Person unzipping the front pocket of the Cheruty Women’s Backpack Purse

Adidas Linear Mini Backpack

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Carhartt Mini Backpack

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