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  1. #1same place as last weekAuthority Laptop Backpack DeluxeTimbuk2Also #1 Travel Bags & Backpacks · #1 Best Laptop Backpacks · +1Last week #1 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#3
    2. Claude#15
    3. Gemini#47
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#3

    named by 4/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #1 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Score read from review videos4.2/5read from 5 videos · Aug 2026 ? 123
  2. #2up 3 places since last weekNebula 32OSPREYAlso #2 Travel Bags & Backpacks · #3 Best Laptop Backpacks · +1Last week #5 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#1
    2. Claude#18
    3. Gemini#3
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #2 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.791 ratings · Oct 2026
  3. #3up 7 places since last weekBlack Hole Duffel 55LPatagoniaMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #1 Best Travel Duffel Bags · #3 Travel Bags & BackpacksLast week #10 · 6 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#16
    2. Claude#2
    3. Gemini#7
    4. AI Mode#3
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#11

    named by 5/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #3 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.81,021 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press0/4outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Press · 4 publications
    • GearLabMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Switchback TravelMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • CleverHikerMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Popular ScienceMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

  4. #4down 2 places since last weekBaseline Large Expandable SpinnerBriggs & RileyAlso #1 Suitcases & Carry-Ons · #1 Best Checked Luggage for Long TripsLast week #2 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#21
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#25
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#15

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #4 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.398 ratings · Jul 2026
  5. #5up 1 place since last weekTravel Pack 3AERMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #1 Best Travel Backpacks · #4 Travel Bags & BackpacksLast week #6 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#40
    2. Claude#9
    3. Gemini#23
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #5 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · video reviews rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating3.6564 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.5/5read from 3 videos · Aug 2026 ? 123
  6. #6up 1 place since last weekTravel Backpack 45LPeak DesignMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #2 Best Travel Backpacks · #6 Travel Bags & BackpacksLast week #7 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#4
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Mode#2
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#14

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #6 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.8412 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press3/6outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 6 publications
    • The New York TimesMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Switchback TravelRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • PetaPixelRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • GearJunkieMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • t3.comRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • GearLabMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

  7. #7down 3 places since last weekFreeform Large SpinnerSamsoniteAlso #2 Suitcases & Carry-Ons · #2 Best Checked Luggage for Long TripsLast week #4 · 9 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#92
    2. Claude#86
    3. Gemini#73
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#89

    named by 4/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #7 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.32,409 ratings · Aug 2026
  8. #8down 5 places since last weekCity Pack Pro 2AERMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #2 Best Laptop Backpacks · #5 Travel Bags & BackpacksLast week #3 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#7
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #8 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.81,912 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

  9. #9down 1 place since last weekBlack Hole MLC 45LPatagoniaAlso #3 Best Travel Backpacks · #7 Travel Bags & BackpacksLast week #8 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#4
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#9

    named by 2/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #9 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.6487 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

  10. #10up 12 places since last weekBorealis BackpackThe North FaceDebutAlso #5 Best Laptop Backpacks · #7 Best Backpacks for College Students · +1Last week #22 · 1 week in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#59
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Mode#4
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#2

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #10 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Score read from review videos4.3/5read from 2 videos · Oct 2026 ? 12
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

  11. #11up 13 places since last weekCarry-On Pro PlusMonosDebutBiggest climbAlso #1 Best Carry-On Luggage · #3 Suitcases & Carry-OnsLast week #24 · 1 week in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#39
    2. Claude#10
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#38

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #11 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.82,091 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.0/5read from 4 videos · Aug 2026 ? 123
  12. #12same place as last weekRight PackJanSportAlso #1 Best Backpacks for College Students · #9 Travel Bags & BackpacksLast week #12 · 5 weeks in top 20Monthly check: People disagree: AI #12 · people #20 of 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#12
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Mode#7
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#95

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #12 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • People disagree: people’s order#20people’s order, of 20 checked · AI #12 ?
    • Score read from review videos3.5/5read from 5 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123
  13. #13down 2 places since last weekTravel Duffel 35LPeak DesignAlso #2 Best Travel Duffel Bags · #10 Travel Bags & BackpacksLast week #11 · 12 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#26
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#49

    named by 2/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #13 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.7131 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press0/3outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 3 publications
    • Switchback TravelMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • CleverHikerMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • The New York TimesMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

  14. #14up 6 places since last weekRefugio Daypack 30LPatagoniaAlso #2 Best Backpacks for College Students · #11 Travel Bags & BackpacksLast week #20 · 10 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#2
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#2
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #14 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.51,054 ratings · Oct 2026
  15. #15down 2 places since last weekClassic Backpack PlusBellroyAlso #4 Best Laptop Backpacks · #9 Best Backpacks for College Students · +1Last week #13 · 9 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#1
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #15 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Score read from review videos4.0/5read from 4 videos · Aug 2026 ? 123
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

  16. #16down 2 places since last weekEssential CabinRimowaAlso #2 Best Carry-On Luggage · #4 Suitcases & Carry-OnsLast week #14 · 10 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#86
    2. Claude#44
    3. Gemini#70
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#83

    named by 4/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #16 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.3317 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.2/5read from 5 videos · Aug 2026 ? 123
  17. #17up 4 places since last weekPlatinum Elite Carry-On SpinnerTravelproRe-entryAlso #3 Best Carry-On Luggage · #5 Suitcases & Carry-OnsLast week #21 · 2 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Mode#1
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#8

    named by 2/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #17 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.52,726 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.5/5read from 2 videos · Sep 2026 ? 12
  18. #18up 1 place since last weekRäven 28FjällrävenAlso #6 Best Backpacks for College Students · #12 Best Laptop Backpacks · +1Last week #19 · 2 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#4
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#71

    named by 2/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #18 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating5.077 ratings · Oct 2026
  19. #19down 3 places since last weekCheck-In LargeMonosAlso #3 Best Checked Luggage for Long Trips · #6 Suitcases & Carry-OnsLast week #16 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#35
    2. Claude#45
    3. Gemini#6
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #19 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.95,568 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.3/5read from 3 videos · Aug 2026 ? 123
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 6 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    6 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

  20. #20down 11 places since last weekRefugio Daypack 26LPatagoniaAlso #4 Best Backpacks for College Students · #14 Travel Bags & BackpacksLast week #9 · 4 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#16
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#13

    named by 2/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #20 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.5987 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.3/5read from 3 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123

Dropped out of the top 20 ?

Show places 21–100Hide places 21–100
  1. #21The Large FlexAway · last wk #15 1 wk in top 20
  2. #22Black Hole Duffel 40LPatagonia · last wk #29 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
  3. #23The LargeAway · last wk #17 10 wks in top 20
  4. #24Original CabinRimowa · last wk #23 9 wks in top 20
  5. #25The Bigger Carry-OnAway · last wk #31 2 wks in top 20
  6. #26The Carry-OnAway · last wk #18 11 wks in top 20
  7. #27Freeform Carry-On SpinnerSamsonite · last wk #25 4 wks in top 20
  8. #28The North Face BorealisThe North Face · last wk #30 0 wks in top 20
  9. #29Allpa 35L Travel PackCotopaxi · last wk #26 8 wks in top 20Passes the check
  10. #30Original Check-In LRimowa · last wk #27 1 wk in top 20
  11. #31Carry-On PlusMonos · last wk #32 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
  12. #32Farpoint 40OSPREY · last wk #36 6 wks in top 20
  13. #33Baseline Essential Carry-On SpinnerBriggs & Riley · last wk #37 0 wks in top 20
  14. #34Transporter Duffel 40OSPREY · last wk #47 0 wks in top 20
  15. #35Daylite PlusOSPREY · last wk #49 0 wks in top 20
  16. #36Carry On LightJuly · last wk #33 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
  17. #37Fairview 40OSPREY · last wk #46 0 wks in top 20
  18. #38Proxis Global Carry-On SpinnerSamsonite · last wk #52 0 wks in top 20
  19. #39Delsey Chatelet Air 2.0 Carry-On SpinnerDelsey · last wk #59 0 wks in top 20
  20. #40The ReNew Transit BackpackEverlane · last wk #54 0 wks in top 20
  21. #4119 Degree Extended Trip Expandable 4-Wheeled Packing CaseTumi · last wk #73 0 wks in top 20
  22. #42Platinum Elite 29 Expandable SpinnerTravelpro · last wk #53 0 wks in top 20
  23. #43Travel Backpack 30LPeak Design · last wk #51 0 wks in top 20
  24. #44Carry On ProJuly · last wk #55 0 wks in top 20
  25. #45Base Camp DuffelThe North Face · last wk #28 0 wks in top 20
  26. #46Pro Standard BackpackSamsonite · last wk #41 0 wks in top 20
  27. #47Kaslo Daypack TechHerschel · last wk #60 0 wks in top 20
  28. #48Recon BackpackThe North Face · last wk #76 0 wks in top 20
  29. #49Travel Backpack 45L (V2)Peak Design · last wk #42 1 wk in top 20
  30. #50Kånken Laptop 17Fjällräven · last wk #45 0 wks in top 20
  31. #51Cosmolite 4.0 32 SpinnerSamsonite · last wk #43 0 wks in top 20
  32. #52Apex Backpack 4.0Troubadour · last wk #56 0 wks in top 20
  33. #53Aion Travel Backpack 40LThule · last wk #34 0 wks in top 20
  34. #54Civic Panel Loader 24LEvergoods · last wk #86 0 wks in top 20
  35. #55Check-In MediumMonos · last wk #48 0 wks in top 20
  36. #561900 ScanSmart Laptop BackpackSwissgear · last wk #82 0 wks in top 20
  37. #57Duffel Pack 3AER · last wk #70 0 wks in top 20
  38. #58Black Hole Mini MLC 30LPatagonia · last wk #50 0 wks in top 20
  39. #59Borealis (2025 Edition)The North Face · last wk #89 0 wks in top 20
  40. #60Farpoint 40 (Gen 4)OSPREY · last wk #38 0 wks in top 20
  41. #61Baseline Essential Carry-On Expandable SpinnerBriggs & Riley · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  42. #62Synik 30Tom Bihn · last wk #92 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
  43. #63Everyday Backpack v3Peak Design · last wk #58 0 wks in top 20
  44. #64Little America BackpackHerschel · last wk #39 3 wks in top 20
  45. #65Migrate Duffel 60LEagle Creek · last wk #67 0 wks in top 20
  46. #66Delsey Chatelet Air 2.0 Large SpinnerDelsey · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  47. #67Subterra 2 Backpack 27LThule · last wk #79 0 wks in top 20
  48. #68Arcane Large DayOSPREY · last wk #64 0 wks in top 20
  49. #69Platinum Elite Large Check-In SpinnerTravelpro · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  50. #70Daylite Plus 2026OSPREY · last wk #99 0 wks in top 20
  51. #71Platinum Elite Carry-On Hardside SpinnerTravelpro · last wk #65 0 wks in top 20
  52. #72The Large Check-In RollerBÉIS · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  53. #73Metro DuffelMonos · last wk #35 0 wks in top 20
  54. #74Base Camp Duffel SThe North Face · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  55. #75Little America 2026Herschel · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  56. #76Everyday Backpack V2 (20L/30L)Peak Design · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  57. #77Travel Backpack Pro 40LTortuga · last wk #40 5 wks in top 20
  58. #78BÉIS The Carry-On RollerBÉIS · last wk #71 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
  59. #79Base Camp Voyager Duffel 62LThe North Face · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  60. #80Transit Backpack 28LBellroy · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  61. #81Chasm 40L DuffelThule · last wk #74 0 wks in top 20
  62. #82Monos Carry-OnMonos · last wk #80 0 wks in top 20
  63. #83Baseline Extra Large Expandable SpinnerBriggs & Riley · last wk #75 0 wks in top 20
  64. #84Big Student BackpackJanSport · last wk #81 0 wks in top 20
  65. #85Freeform Hardside Carry-On SpinnerSamsonite · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  66. #86Base Camp Voyager Duffel 42LThe North Face · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  67. #87Luka DuffelCalpak · last wk #83 0 wks in top 20
  68. #88Everyday Backpack 30L V2Peak Design · last wk #84 0 wks in top 20
  69. #89Farpoint 40 2025OSPREY · last wk #78 0 wks in top 20
  70. #90Nebula 32 PackOSPREY · last wk #72 0 wks in top 20
  71. #91The Bigger Carry-On SuitcaseAway · last wk #88 0 wks in top 20
  72. #92Checked Plus ExpandableJuly · last wk #90 0 wks in top 20
  73. #93Omni PC Large SpinnerSamsonite · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  74. #94SuperBreak PlusJanSport · last wk #62 0 wks in top 20
  75. #95Winfield 3 DLX Large SpinnerSamsonite · last wk #95 0 wks in top 20
  76. #96Jester BackpackThe North Face · last wk #96 0 wks in top 20
  77. #97Travel Backpack 45L 2026Peak Design · last wk #97 0 wks in top 20
  78. #98Tour Travel Pack 40LEagle Creek · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  79. #99Matein Travel Laptop BackpackMatein · last wk #68 0 wks in top 20
  80. #100Borealis 2026The North Face · last wk — 0 wks in top 20

Brand chart

This week ?

OSPREY holds #1.

#1 in 13 of the last 13 weeks

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  1. #1same place as last weekOSPREYModels here: #2 Nebula 32 · #32 Farpoint 40 · +8Last week #1 · 13 weeks in top 20
  2. #2same place as last weekPatagoniaModels here: #3 Black Hole Duffel 55L · #9 Black Hole MLC 45L · +4Last week #2 · 13 weeks in top 20
  3. #3same place as last weekPeak DesignModels here: #6 Travel Backpack 45L · #13 Travel Duffel 35L · +6Last week #3 · 13 weeks in top 20
  4. #4same place as last weekBriggs & RileyModels here: #4 Baseline Large Expandable Spinner · #33 Baseline Essential Carry-On Spinner · +2Last week #4 · 13 weeks in top 20
  5. #5up 2 places since last weekThe North FaceModels here: #10 Borealis Backpack · #28 The North Face Borealis · +8Last week #7 · 13 weeks in top 20
  6. #6same place as last weekSamsoniteModels here: #7 Freeform Large Spinner · #27 Freeform Carry-On Spinner · +6Last week #6 · 13 weeks in top 20
  7. #7down 2 places since last weekAwayModels here: #21 The Large Flex · #23 The Large · +3Last week #5 · 13 weeks in top 20
  8. #8same place as last weekAERMonthly check: Passes the checkModels here: #5 Travel Pack 3 · #8 City Pack Pro 2 · +1Last week #8 · 13 weeks in top 20
  9. #9up 1 place since last weekThuleModels here: #53 Aion Travel Backpack 40L · #67 Subterra 2 Backpack 27L · +1Last week #10 · 13 weeks in top 20
  10. #10up 1 place since last weekTravelproModels here: #17 Platinum Elite Carry-On Spinner · #42 Platinum Elite 29 Expandable Spinner · +2Last week #11 · 13 weeks in top 20
  11. #11down 2 places since last weekMonosModels here: #11 Carry-On Pro Plus · #19 Check-In Large · +4Last week #9 · 13 weeks in top 20
  12. #12same place as last weekCotopaxiModels here: #29 Allpa 35L Travel PackLast week #12 · 13 weeks in top 20
  13. #13up 1 place since last weekBellroyModels here: #15 Classic Backpack Plus · #80 Transit Backpack 28LLast week #14 · 13 weeks in top 20
  14. #14up 1 place since last weekHerschelModels here: #47 Kaslo Daypack Tech · #64 Little America Backpack · +1Last week #15 · 13 weeks in top 20
  15. #15down 2 places since last weekTimbuk2Models here: #1 Authority Laptop Backpack DeluxeLast week #13 · 13 weeks in top 20
  16. #16same place as last weekTumiModels here: #41 19 Degree Extended Trip Expandable 4-Wheeled Packing CaseLast week #16 · 13 weeks in top 20
  17. #17same place as last weekRimowaModels here: #16 Essential Cabin · #24 Original Cabin · +1Last week #17 · 13 weeks in top 20
  18. #18same place as last weekEagle CreekModels here: #65 Migrate Duffel 60L · #98 Tour Travel Pack 40LLast week #18 · 8 weeks in top 20
  19. #19same place as last weekJulyModels here: #36 Carry On Light · #44 Carry On Pro · +1Last week #19 · 9 weeks in top 20
  20. #20same place as last weekDelseyModels here: #39 Delsey Chatelet Air 2.0 Carry-On Spinner · #66 Delsey Chatelet Air 2.0 Large SpinnerLast week #20 · 9 weeks in top 20
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  1. #21Fjällrävenlast wk #23 0 wks in top 20
  2. #22JanSportlast wk #22 0 wks in top 20
  3. #23Nomaticlast wk #21 11 wks in top 20
  4. #24Tortugalast wk #24 0 wks in top 20
  5. #25Calpaklast wk #26 0 wks in top 20
  6. #26Victorinoxlast wk #25 0 wks in top 20
  7. #27YETIlast wk #27 0 wks in top 20
  8. #28Tom Bihnlast wk #28 2 wks in top 20
  9. #29Everlanelast wk #31 0 wks in top 20
  10. #30Mysterylast wk #29 0 wks in top 20
  11. #31Gregorylast wk #30 0 wks in top 20
  12. #32Swissgearlast wk #36 0 wks in top 20
  13. #33Incaselast wk #32 0 wks in top 20
  14. #34Matadorlast wk #33 0 wks in top 20
  15. #35BÉISlast wk #34 0 wks in top 20
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  17. #37Evergoodslast wk #37 0 wks in top 20
  18. #38Troubadourlast wk #38 0 wks in top 20
  19. #39Nikelast wk #45 0 wks in top 20
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  21. #41Ablelast wk #39 0 wks in top 20
  22. #42Arc'teryxlast wk #47 0 wks in top 20
  23. #43American Touristerlast wk #42 0 wks in top 20
  24. #44Under Armourlast wk #54 0 wks in top 20
  25. #45Deuterlast wk #48 0 wks in top 20
  26. #46Adidaslast wk #53 0 wks in top 20
  27. #47Fjallravenlast wk #49 0 wks in top 20
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  31. #51Filsonlast wk #41 0 wks in top 20
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  38. #58Dagne Doverlast wk #61 0 wks in top 20
  39. #59lululemonlast wk #69 0 wks in top 20
  40. #60Chrome Industrieslast wk #66 0 wks in top 20
  41. #61Stubble & Colast wk #67 0 wks in top 20
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  56. #76Eastpaklast wk #78 0 wks in top 20
  57. #77ULAlast wk #73 0 wks in top 20
  58. #78Knacklast wk #86 0 wks in top 20
  59. #79Baboon To The Moonlast wk #79 0 wks in top 20
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  62. #82Boundary Supplylast wk #93 0 wks in top 20
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The monthly check covers products; a brand is marked “Passes the check” only when its products here pass. See the product check → ?

Subcategory leaders ?

Subcategory#1 product#1 brand
Suitcases & Carry-OnsBriggs & Riley Baseline Large Expandable SpinnerTravelpro
Travel Bags & BackpacksTimbuk2 Authority Laptop Backpack DeluxeOSPREY

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10 and each AI’s own #1, if its answers alone made this chart. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named, or below #100.well above the other AIs well below not named, or below #100 ?
Place on this chartProductChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe3, well above the others15, well below the others47, well below the others3, well above the others4/6
#2Nebula 3211833/6
#3Black Hole Duffel 55L16273115/6
#4Baseline Large Expandable Spinner2125153/6
#5Travel Pack 340, well below the others9, well above the others233/6
#6Travel Backpack 45L42143/6
#7Freeform Large Spinner928673894/6
#8City Pack Pro 271/6
#9Black Hole MLC 45L492/6
#10Borealis Backpack59, well below the others423/6
Each AI’s #1 further down this chart
#15Classic Backpack Plus, Gemini’s #111/6
#17Platinum Elite Carry-On Spinner, AI Mode’s #1182/6

Further down: Claude’s #1 Daylite Plus (#35 on this chart)Perplexity’s #1 Recon Backpack (#48 on this chart)Grok’s #1 Borealis 2026 (#100 on this chart)

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10 brands, if its answers alone made this chart. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named, or below #100.well above the other AIs well below not named, or below #100 ?
Place on this chartBrandChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1OSPREY1111136/6
#2Patagonia2624216/6
#3Peak Design52461186/6
#4Briggs & Riley77105496/6
#5The North Face611143326/6
#6Samsonite8479756/6
#7Away1458645/6
#8AER41051613136/6
#9Thule38610105/6
#10Travelpro11917, well below the others2, well above the others15, well below the others7, well above the others6/6

The monthly check · October 2026 ?

Where people disagree with AI.

20 of the top 20 checked

  1. JanSport Right PackPeople disagreeAI saysIts order12thof 20 checked · #12 in the chartPeople sayTheir order20thof 20 checked · by video reviewsVideo reviews3.5/55 videos123
  2. Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 55LPasses the checkAI saysChart place#3named by 5 of 6People sayBuyers4.8/51,021 ratingsPress0 of 4outlets recommend it
  3. AER City Pack Pro 2Passes the checkAI saysChart place#8named by 1 of 6People sayBuyers4.8/51,912 ratings

See all checked products in the chart ↓ ?

Reviews by people · YouTube and TikTok ?

The reviews behind the chart.

58 review videos · one shown per product

4 more reviewsFewer reviews

Short clips TikTok

2 clips · 152K views

The data behind this chart ?

What this ranking stands on.

From the AI panel 576 AI answers over 16 weeks from 6 assistants 6 buying questions

From people

  • Buyer ratings83,421
  • Review videos128
  • Owner threads155
  • Press outlets13
  • Recall checks56

Before you buy

Questions buyers ask.

  • Who is #1 for “Luggage & Bags”, and for how long?

    Timbuk2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe is the #1 product this week, and has been #1 for 5 of the last 13 weeks. OSPREY is the #1 brand, #1 for 13 of those weeks.

  • What changed on this chart in the last four weeks?

    7 of the top 20 products were not in the top 20 four weeks ago. The #1 then was Timbuk2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe, and it is still #1. Among brands, 1 new name joined the top 20.

  • Do buyers, reviewers, owners and the press agree with the AI?

    20 of the top 20 were checked in October 2026: none fails the check, and people place 1 much lower than the AI does. 4 pass the check: people back them.

Data as of November 2 ?

Chart changes, by email.

New #1s, debuts and the picks that fail the check, from every chart. We will write only when there is news.