The TEdit guide to the perfect backpack

A roundup of the best backpacks available

As we all know, our go-to accessory when we start working in an office or start going to a university is a backpack. Simply put, we discovered it to be the most effective way to transport all our daily necessities, laptop, book for the commute, and lunch when we remembered to pack it, without endangering our already prone to tension shoulders.

Even though the name “backpack” still makes us think of middle school, contemporary fashions are anything from juvenile. It is possible to discover a bag that is equally stylish and useful. A decent everyday backpack should be comfortable on your shoulders and back, have built-in organisation, and fit everything you need.

THE ORIGINAL KANKEN FOR SCHOOL

The original Knken, created in 1977 for Swedish schoolchildren, is still popular with both children and adults. With new features including a padded laptop compartment and padded straps, the revised bag design for the laptop keeps its youthful charm while making it easier to carry your daily essentials. Trust us when we say that this bag is a solid buy if you want to wear a bag for a 12-hour day of walking. This bag will not let you down in terms of comfort level.

COTOPAXI ALLPA 35L FOR TRAVELLING

If you want a bag that is easy to organise, comfortable to carry and has a rain fly for rain, or if you want to support a B-Corp and its associated social and sustainable missions, get this! This bag is a terrific all-purpose bag for any traveller who is committed to packing little or for a smaller person who wants less to carry because it has a simple-to-pack clamshell design and highly adjustable straps. No matter where you’ve stored it, this bag’s handles on all four sides make it simple to grab.

THE TIMBUK 2 AUTHORITY LAPTOP

This is a terrific backpack with a lot of room if you want to take around a lot of technology and your main worry is keeping it all organised and safe. The appearance also works well in an office environment. The reason why it’s fantastic is that the Timbuk2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe organises and contains a sizable amount of goods without bulging or having an overtly techy appearance. It is protected by a lifetime warranty against defects and features a durable polyester shell that prevents dings and scratches while you transport it to and from the office. And maybe most importantly, it is cosy to toss over your shoulder.

THE STUART AND LAU CAPSTONE BACKPACK FOR EASY COMMUTE

The Stuart & Lau Capstone Backpack includes everything you could possibly need to make your everyday journeys more convenient. It was created with the modern professional in mind. It is weather-resistant in all climates and fashionable for business situations with the exterior’s full-grain leather accents and waterproof DuraLite fabric. The top flap provides simple access to the main storage area, but there is also a side zipper that allows you to enter without lifting the bag off your back entirely. An enclosed storage area on the opposite side of the bag is perfect for keeping a wet umbrella or a water bottle. Additionally, it has a separate laptop sleeve on the rear of the backpack, saving you the trouble of having to dig through your bag’s contents to access an inside laptop sleeve.

THE CARHARTT MEDIUM PACK IS PERFECT FOR HIKING

The Carhartt Medium Pack is a great option for bringing on hikes, beach vacations, fishing expeditions, or wherever else you would want to enjoy a cold beverage while on the road because it comes with a three-can insulated cooler. It has comfortable padded mesh panels on the back and shoulder straps and is made of the incredibly strong and water-resistant material Cordura. The Carhartt Medium Pack is ideal for work or school, thanks to features like a fleece-lined eyeglasses compartment, a 15-inch laptop sleeve, and an elastic pocket for a tablet.