To want a rucksack and not feel like a student?

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Is there such a thing? I really want a new rucksack but can’t find anything either remotely not school/student like or hideously expensive (I’m looking at you Mulberry)

Can anyone shed any light on a good one? My poor knackered hip can’t take a shoulder bag anymore.

I have a Cath Kidston fold up one and I use it all the time.

What’s it for OP? Nappy bag? Laptop? Replacement handbag?

I have a cath kitson one, dd used to have a coordinating one too

I have a Cath Kidston folding one too. It's really annoying as it has no structural integrity and it's not waterproof.

I have a lovely suede/nubuck one from All Saints, look out for their sales mine was 1/2 price but they often have 20% off events

www.allsaints.com/women/handbags/backpacks/style,any/colour,any/size,any/#page-1

I love the look of [https://bearabeara.co.uk/product/mochata-leather-backpack-dark-green/ this one] but it's not cheap. £145 for a beara beara one..

I just bought a lovely smart black leather one from Cos. It's actually a men's one.

I just bought this, real leather, off eBay, £26.99. Love it!

I have a pretty Cath Kidston one a bit like this, it's a waxy material so really durable, i use it as a changing bag and it fits loads in

www.cathkidston.com/backpacks/spring-bloom-multi-pocket-backpack-1026067

I’ve looked, though and digested all the comments.

Perhaps comfort over style is the way to go. Thinking of my poor battered body.

I need it as a change bag, day to day going out bag and long day out bag. Basically a transit van.

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Love that! Don't suppose you'd mind sharing the link please?

I have a Kanken one and l love it.

www.fjallraven.co.uk/shop/kanken-F23510/

I have one from Oasis it makes it so much easier than using my handbag

They've been around for 40 years.

I have an Orla Kiely one, which I like but it's fairly small. When I first looked for one about four years ago there really wasn't anything other than backpacker, student, sports or business man so I feel your pain. There do seem to be a few more now than there were though.

I'm lusting after this

http://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/longchamp-le-pliage-backpack289-2001484-1699089MYR/?previewAttribute=Bilberry&cmmmc=PLAGoogleBAGS--LONGCHAMP&$$&$ja=tsid:35948%7Ccid:198802654%7Cagid:10882202134%7Ctid:pla-284595177529%7Ccrid:40377782254%7Cnw:g%7Crnd:12382209904915663004%7Cdvc:t%7Cadp:1o1%7Cmt:%7Cloc:1007061&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjrqYrsWX2wIVDbDtCh23FQveEAQYASABEgJ-iPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#

shopfactandfiction.com/products/charli-backback
I like this one, it's multipurpose, got loads of pockets. Ut it's a bit £££.

Have you seen the Sophia and Matt backpacks?

www.sophiaandmatt.co.uk/backpacks/

I don't have one but have a crossbody bag of theirs. Not cheap but not Mulberry money.

Post this thread,in style and beauty and you'll get loads of suggestions.

I'm debating this one at the moment miatui.com/collections/backpack/products/sydney-backpack-multiple-colours?variant=6999780720704

Fiorelli do some nice backpacks and are not too expensive. I have a pretty navy and pink one

I wanted something solid but cheap and found a Samsonite one on eBay for £10. Used but never been used. It’s a dark blue cotton with yellow contrast (I’m never out in the rain with it)

I love rains as a durable waterproof option. They do pretty minimalist designs too, I like the big open pit approach they take to backpacks. No silly dividers or pockets.

I have this one (bought as a change bag) and I love it! Not studenty at all www.tibaandmarl.com/shop/elwood-black

I'm 55 and use a Lowe Alpine ruckasck for work every day, I'm not sure I look like a student.....