Uni bag for mature student!

[RosieLig]

Hi,

I need something practical but not too ugly for Uni. I may need to carry a laptop and I may cycle so I thought a backpack would be better.

Does anyone have any recommendations? I don't mind spending a bit for something good.

Thanks!

watching with interest as I need the same!

Ok, thanks. I was looking at this one, but the price tag is quite hefty!

www.thenorthface.co.uk/tnf-uk-en/surge-ii-backpack/p83211.html

Zatchel?

Big sale going on just now...

Nkomo do smart laptop/work bags including backpacks for women. Not cheap,but stylish.

Knomo not Nkomo!

Knomo look lovely although they're not all that roomy and may not survive cycling and a Scottish winter!

Zatchels don't have anything really. I have one of their satchels and whilst they look good it drives me mad that there's no lining or compartments!

Tempted by the NF one. Yes it's not all that stylish but all those compartments and zips look great (I can't wait to fill it with lovely new pens and files- am I sad??,)

Watching with interest I need one too ! I was looking at this one

What are you studying op?

Hmmm I'm trying to remember what I found most useful, but it completely escapes me. Don't think it was a rucksack. It might have been a cath kidston box bag or carry all or whatever they were called back then. It was good for carrying lots of books plus folder and lunch box. And the oil cloth meant it was rain proof which helped a lot!

I've got an Osprey courier bag, it's fab.

Maybe a leather back pack, though not sure there would be one as big as the one you link to.

something like this.

www.luggagesuperstore.co.uk/tuscany-leather-pechino-leather-backpack-tl9052/p2294

Selks are courier bags okay for cycling, though? I would have thought they'd pull you off-centre.

OP, I know lots of people who swear by Crumpler. Prices are eye-watering, but for a lifetime warranty and something to protect expensive electronics, maybe worth it...

www.crumpler.com/au/backpacks

God I was being thick last night

Didn't see about the laptop, didn't see about the cycling...

Yes it sounds like a good rucksack is your best bet.

Jeep make very sturdy ones that aren't too expensive.

Some men's zatchels have back pack straps.

You can ask for them to be added on women's ones as well.

Last year I bought my sons girlfriend a red zatchels satchel for UNi. She loves it and my son has made something to attach it like a pannier to her bicycle.

Courier bags were designed for bike couriers so yes, if you get one that is designed for cycling use! which these are. You have them slung on your back, and they have an extra strap.
Osprey also do some good backpacks too though

I have a zatchel and would not recommend if for this. Uncomfortable, stiff and nowhere roomy enough, just not practical.

i got a nice plain black leather flapover back from tk maxx for uni, was great could fit in all the files etc and was 50 you could sling over shoulder for cycling was like a courier bag. def check them out.

don't underestimate how much room you need for books etc!"

Re: the zatchels, they're great as fashion items but presumably you want something waterproof and padded if you're carrying a laptop in it.

If you're cycling what about aa pannier like this www.cyclechic.co.uk/shop/gifts/her/bobbin-straw-pannier. ou can use it off the bike too nd it is room and holds a laptop.

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