Rich Scherr is a seasoned journalist and editor who has traveled across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and spent more than a decade reviewing hotel room.

WHICH LAPTOP BACKPACKS ARE BEST? For business people, travelers and students, backpacks have a lot of advantages over briefcases and messenger bags because they’re easier on your shoulders and arms.

To help you backpack for a gaming laptop, here are the best options available on Amazon. The HP Odyssey backpack is said to be made with scratch and weather-resistant material shields against ...