- The Matein travel laptop backpack is currently 48% off on Amazon.
- Right now, it's $20.89—the lowest price we've seen in two years (it's lowest price ever was $20.80 in March 2023).
- The Good Housekeeping Institute named this backpack the best value backpack across multiple categories.
Summer activities are winding down, and students everywhere are prepping for their journeys back to school. Whether they're entering high school or their junior year of college, a new backpack may in store.
Luckily, a Good Housekeeping favorite is on sale for 48% off. The highly rated Matein backpack is now $20.89—just 9 cents above its lowest price ever, which was recorded in 2023.
The Textiles Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute tested this very backpack on multiple occasions, and it's been named our best value backpack in the following categories: laptop backpacks for women, anti-theft backpacks, and college backpacks.
In tests, our experts praised the backpack's features for comfort, organization, and even security. Not only is it designed with soft, cushioned straps, but it's also built with a padded laptop case and has various compartments and pockets.
Our Lab pros also love that there's a hidden, zippered anti-theft compartment in the back of the backpack that's "ideal" for personal items. (Think passports, credit cards, etc.)
And in my opinion, one of the most convenient features of this backpack is the built-in USB port that makes it simple to charge your phone on the go. The backpack itself doesn't include a battery pack (you'll need to provide that along with necessary cables)—but once it's set up, you'll have immediate access to your power bank without needing to unzip any compartments or dig through any pockets.
Tons of Amazon shoppers are fans too. In fact, over 19,000 customers have gone out of their way to write a five-star review.
One person wrote, "I can fit my laptop, charger, notebooks, snacks, and even a water bottle with room to spare. The USB charging port is a total game changer for long days out."
Another shopper said that "this backpack is perfect for work, school, day-trips, gym, etc. due to the above-average storage space, smart design and comfort."
For just over $20, it's an ideal back-to-school purchase for anyone in need of an upgrade, and it'd be smart to snag this deal before school starts!
Amanda (she/her) is a writer and editor covering deals, trends and sales. She has almost a decade of experience in digital journalism, including more than five years in e-commerce at brands like Bustle Digital Group and TODAY. Amanda has a bachelor’s degree in communications with a concentration in journalism from Ramapo College of New Jersey. When she’s not working, you can find her writing songs.
