Commuting backpack

[KenAdams]

I have quite a long commute and need a lightweight backpack with lots of pockets but that looks nice. I've been using my daughters old schoolbag up until now. Would be grateful for any recommendations please.

Look at Roka. Lovely bags, very well made and comfortable to carry. Lots of different colours to chose from.

Doughnut Bags - loads of variety and well made. I love mine tbh 😊

www.doughnutofficial.co.uk

I actually get a discount on these but wasn't sure if they had enough pockets etc.

I love my dakine garden 20l backpack. Few colours/patterns on Amazon but cheaper here

www.epacks.co.uk/epages/BT3437.mobile/en_GB/;ClassicView=1?ObjectPath=/Shops/BT3437/Products/%22Dakine%20Garden%2020L%22/SubProducts/DKGARDFSIDEII

Good side pockets for drinks/brollies and lots of other compartments as well.

I have a Roka too, but don't find that as useful in terms of compartments. Also, Patagonia do good ones but a bit expensive.

Nordace sienna is fab!

I have a couple of Nordace backpacks that I use constantly. One for when I'm lugging my laptop around and a smaller one for everyday use. Lots of pockets and they both have little chargers too which can be useful.

I have the sienna, I've had a few people stop and ask me where I got it.

Nordace seinna is amazing, had mine years and use it every day and it still looks brand new.
It's very comfy to wear, I carry loads of stuff and walk lots too.

I've got a Cabaia. I love it

www.cabaia.com/en-gb/collections/maxi-backpack

Another vote for Roka. I love them.

Me too for Roka - I have a medium Canfield, and use it to cart around my MacBook, iPad, notebook, chargers, water bottle, purse and so on! If I’m overnighting in London and don’t want to juggle as suitcase, I can also stuff clean undies, toiletries and a change of clothes in too.

It’s like a tardis!

Oh this is beautiful!

Maybe a bit juvenile but I love mine from Seventeen London

www.seventeenlondon.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwlIG2BhC4ARIsADBgpVTOLygxi_QaHTJpu-EcexqRNhMnmc5axv_ECNEGVRLiDPNbCJnU4g0aAkLzEALw_wcB

I have this one and love it - it's in the sale at the minute too! I especially love the little top half pocket - keys, phone, ear pods and cards - and the side zip pocket for my iPad. The green is easy to keep clean too.

cabinmax.com/products/travel-hack-stowaway-cabin-backpack-flies-free-on-ryanair

You should try Kipling. The plain ones are quite smart... I just remove the monkey keyring.
They have loads of pockets and organisation.

I got a Knomo on Vinted for £10. Great condition.

I have one of the bigger Roka ones for days out with the kids, and a Samsonite laptop backpack (similar to the Nordace ones) for work. Happy with both, but they're very different.

I have an Aer fitpack which is great for a laptop and gym kit etc. It is really well thought out in terms of keeping sweaty gym stuff separate from all your work stuff. There are lots of good pockets too. https://aersf.co.uk/collections/gym-bags/products/fit-pack-3?country=GB

This isn’t really about brands and labels, is it? Just go to a shop that sells such things and pick one that suits you.

That was my point! I know shops that sell lots of packs. Brands? Neither know or care. No need to be rude.

Joking aside if you have a TK Maxx nearby it would be worth a rummage...

@KenAdams, another vote for nordace. Well made and hardy, the USB charging port can be quite Mandy depending on what you're doing, many compartments.

I love my Knomo (I think I have the Beauchamp) - have been using it for 5 years and it still looks like new.