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.

I love my Roka backpack- I use it daily on my commute and it is holding up really well as well as looking reasonably stylish for a backpack. Otherwise try Knomo.

I have a Knomo. Used it yesterday for an overnight stay for a theatre trip.

It was very comfy, even when full. Held: clothes for today, dress/underwear/heels for last night, wash bag, make up bag, swimming costume, hairbrush, A5 diary, phone charger.

Would easily hold lap top and cables, phone charger, make up and wash bag, clothes for following day plus spare shoes so ideal for my work trips. I love it!

I had this dilemma in the summer I bought the grey version of this it's made from recycled plastic
Johnny Urban Backpack Men & Women Black Liam from Recycled PET Bottles - Durable Daypack - 13 Litre Unisex Rucksack day-to-day Bag - Water-repellant with Laptop Pocket www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075XN6DRT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_mCqmCb68YPM2N?tag=mumsnetforum-21

In the higher price range but lovely, sustainable and designed to last a lifetime:

silentgoods.com/products/backpack?variant=12561189011498

Love the Knomo!

Tweed of Cheltenham
I think it's called

It's House of Tweed.
I have a Fab packback wchich has laptop space from here

I love my Herschel which people keep commenting on that they like. It has a pattern designed by a Californian textile Co. I got fed up up of always having plain black backpacks.

I've been buying mine from the healthy back bag, they are all the same style with on comfortable strap but lots of different sizes and prices.

These are lovely and environmentally friendly
www.lefrik.com/handy-backpack-black/p

I'm on the lookout too and this thread has been v useful. I like the look of the Lefrik one. One of my prerequisites is an accessible pocket to put my train ticket in so don't have to open the whole bag

I have this one and love it https://www.johnlewis.com/kin-sia-foldover-backpack/Black/p3539429?tmad=c&tmcampid=7&sshare=jlappioss_bmV0LndoYXRzYXBwLldoYXRzQXBwLlNoYXJlRXh0ZW5zaW9u

Already mentioned but I just requested a Roka bag for Christmas after looking for a while for a bag to lug my laptop around in. I love it but can’t comment on longevity yet!
rokalondon.com/collections/black/products/bantry-d-bag-black

At the cheaper end of the scale I've just found the Kroser ones on amazon. They fit the bill with respect to external pockets

Mashpot- really like the roka bag. Unfortunately sold out in black

I’ve got a Tumi, it’s brill. A bit pricey but they’ve got a fab sale on now, might buy another. Brilliant quality and last a lifetime, justifies the price for me. uk.tumi.com/women/backpacks-slings/

I have this from accessorize. It's a great size and comfortable

uk.accessorize.com/view/product/uk_catalog/acc_1.7/5894890300

Qwstion think they are Dutch

I came online to start this exact thread! Thanks OP!

Have been looking in the John Lewis sales etc and was also drawn to Sandqvist but wasn't convinced I wanted hat material, ideally looking for something a bit smarter.

Problem is all the leather ones etc don't usually have decent straps! Found a good samsonite one which is the best of both but was pale cream so not for me. Will check out all these ones now though!

Osprey Flapjill. It's designed for women

Mia Tui do a vegan "leather" laptop backpack called Sydney. I don't have it but have other bags they make & pleased with the quality & customer service:

miatui.com/collections/handbags/products/sydney-backpack-multiple-colours?variant=7544009654336

Great thread!

I have this leather Eastpack one, which I googled after seeing a stylish Spanish woman wearing it in the Tate The leather wears in and softens and it looks great.

www.eastpak.com/uk-en/backpacks-c120/padded-pak-r-black-ink-leath-pEK62064O+00+999.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA68bhBRCKARIsABYUGic7h8KFtVd1TAkShc9z9pvLg6OWUJNCVa0iV8T9y-pbtCqnzEUXCbEaAlXwEALw_wcB

Also have seen some nice things in Ally Capellino as recommended by stylish colleague who seems to have a handle on dilemmas such as this!

My DD has a Mi Pac. She has used it for 3 years now and it is just starting to look a little tatty. She uses it for uni and it carries a lot of stuff and has very comfortable and strong shoulder straps.
She has this one www.mi-pac.com/backpacks/original-backpacks/mi-pac-gold-backpack-tumbled-black.htm

Dankine make a huge range, dd swears by them

DD has to lug a lot of kit around for her job. So the only practical solution is a wheeled case. No one doing her job would ever consider a back pack! Definitely do not get a back pack with back problems!

The wheeled case of choice is Wenger. Swiss made and sturdy. Back packs just get in the way of other travellers. Cases are a way better solution.