Good looking backpack for commuting

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Hi guys,

Hoping you can all help with some recommendations for stylish backpacks that will work for my commute (2.5hrs each way on trains/walking) and hold a 13" laptop.

I've been having a lot of trouble with my neck, back and accompanying headaches and think my days of shoulder bags are over. I've looked over some old threads and can see things like thr Fact + Fiction Charli, Sandqvist, aspinalls etc. suggested previously so just after some up to date suggestions. The Sandqvist and Aspinalls are a little out of budget perhaps.

I love the Charli but is it REALLY comfortable or is it more fashion focused?

Thanks in advance.

Hello

I haven't got a fashionable one but trawled last year to find one that is

• Laptop fit
• Plenty of useful pockets
• Comfy straps
• Narrower straps to fit me (I'm smallish and normal rucksacks are built for average bloke and they just don't fit properly which kind of ruins the whole point!)

If interested I can try google the one I got.

I looked at good looking ones and they didn't seem so practical / comfy sadly.I expect there is something at very top end of scale that satisifes both but probably you need to be in the know and £££!

found it anyway here

www.johnlewis.com/antler-urbanite-evolve-backpack/khaki/p3318225

I thikn it's not bad looking tbh and is v comfy. Think you are after something prettier though!

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Lots of better looking ones in John Lewis Sale but I like these features.

Knomo

Honestly I’ve tried loads and the best one for my back is a butt ugly Karrimor Urban 30 that was under £20

If you are having neck back trouble then the most important thing is that it fits you.

I found it quite hard finding one that was narrow enough but also fit laptop etc

I'd try them on if at all poss.

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I like the Gandys backpacks and the company was set up two boys who lost their parents in the 2004 tsunami, a % of money from sales goes to charity

I like the accessorise ones. I prefer decent straps as opposed to spaghetti straps which dig in.
Like this uk.accessorize.com/view/product/uk_catalog/acc_1,acc_1.7/5894939700

Thanks guys!

I've seem the knomo ones @polkadoting - will take another look.

That antler one isn't too bad actually @NothingOnTellyAgain thanks!

@cuntcuntcunt (great name) thanks - I know, I use similar for home but I travel for work (often european day trips) and can imagine my bosses face if I didn't look "polished"

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@NothingOnTellyAgain that targus looks great!!

@Villanellesproudmum thanks will take a look.

@TigerBreadAddict oooh didn't realise they did more "substantial" backpacks. Thanks will have a look!

Herschel

I got an Osprey women's fit with chest and waist straps. Not pretty but not black and fits me (and my laptop).

You're welcome OP. As a result of this thread I have just ordered another backpack from Accessorize in the sale. Oops.

You can never have too many backpacks!

I've been looking for years and still haven't found the answer. I have a leather one from that does look really nice but it's narrow I can fit lap top, day book and water bottle but if I need cables and a whole load of other toot it's not enough. If I'm travelling it's no good, so following with interest!

I want leather, not nylon / fabric and it needs to be wide enough. I don't think it exists!

@babysharkah it certainly seems that way! I just want beautiful, comfortable AND practical. Is that too much to ask?

Also randomly Clark’s had a great one, I noticed it in store I’ve not looked at their website.

It was in the men’s section

Knomo has a really good selection of both nylon and leather bags in a variety of sizes. They are pricey but really worth it if you like a nice looking bag and have a long commute.

I have a Herschel one which I love. Really comfortable and lots of pockets for everything.

Problem is a lot of laptop bags are bloke sized an far too big. I'm currently using a Case Logic backpack but my work laptop is now a lightweight one so I could go smaller.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004AM624C/ref=asc_df_B004AM624C57863804/?hvlocphy=9046402&linkCode=df0&hvptwo&psc=1&hvnetw=g&hvadid=309968313994&creative=22110&hvpone&hvlocint&creativeASIN=B004AM624C&th=1&hvpos=1o2&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl&hvqmt&tag=mumsnetforum-21&hvtargid=pla-436938338137&hvrand=17242290436149675607#immersive-view_1546693049653

But then I work in engineering so nylon backpack is a universal look.

I’ve got a zatchels leather one:
www.zatchels.com/collections/new-year-sale/products/dark-brown-leather-city-backpack?variant=12100028694570

I love the look, but it’s not that comfortable if you have to walk far. And it’s quite rigid so there’s not much room for other stuff. It comes in a pretty green colour though!

Sorry OP I don’t know if these are any good or if they’re available here but I just love their advert.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/557072737/anvanda-a-great-f-cking-bag