Explore our collection of handcrafted backpacks, made in New York since 1970.  From rugged hiking packs to everyday school bags, every Tough Traveler backpack is built to last  lifetime.

• Made in Schenectady, New York since 1970
• Handcrafted with premium materials
• In stock and available for immediate shipment

"I've been using Tough Traveler since the early 90s when my first kindergarten backpack came from you guys. I used a Tough Traveler backpack in college and now, I'm an elementary school teacher and I bring a Tough Traveler bag to school every day! Thanks for making my favorite bags!!"
--Hana Walton, Teacher