Rucksack for handbag hating woman!

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I hate hand bags. I mostly prefer to load up my pockets (or more accurately, DH's). I use a Hershel backpack for work, a black one. I love it but it is a bit "commuterish", worked well in London on the tube but looks a tad out of place walking around the city I live in now. And tbh I've had it for years and fancy a change. Can you hit me with your work rucksack recommendations please, from the dainty leather ones through to the practical. Needs to fit an iPad, I tend to carry my laptop separately. Thanks!

Try the knomo beauchamp. Not cheap but bloody brilliant!

Check out Roka London - they do some really lovely bags https://rokalondon.com

Kanken bags come in different sizes and loads of colours. The small one is cute for day to day.

What's your style?

I love my tote bag no1, such a practical bag.

www.fjallraven.co.uk/shop/fjallraven-totepack-no1-small-F24202-super-grey/

I've only recently come across pure luxuries They have some lovely ones and seem very good quality for the price

I have this Knomo padded one that I’m selling OP. I’ve used it once and it’s a bit too big for everyday out and about as it’s more of a work one I think. It’s 30 cm wide at its widest point and 42 cm long. It’s very comfortable to wear as shoulder straps are also padded. Let me know if you’re interested and I can send more pics. It looks brand new (prob coz it is really) and it’s a shame no one is getting any use out of it. I’ve just checked Knomos website and they don’t seem to have this padded design now. I got it a couple of years ago.

I really like those Roka London bags, but am a bit put off that it's only a mobile number as their contact and there is no visible address on the website..........

Shame as they looked perfect!

Saw some gorgeous ones in TKMaxx the other day

All saints usually have some lovely slouchy backpacks.

Mia tui for cheaper and range of colours. always have offers

I love the rains ones. But I have a Herschal too and can’t imagine feeling it was “too commuter” so I’m probably not the best person to ask.

Kipling rucksacks are fab. Have a look on Amazon.

Ok - I know you asked for rucksacks and I'd go for a Kanken. But I've recently changed over to Healthy Back Bags and they're amazing!

@PeoniesarePink they are a legit company. They sell the bags in a boutique local to me

Smythson do some lovely leather backpacks. Perfect to fit your ipad in (although a little too small for a laptop). I have 3 of them (different colours/sizes!) as I love them so much.

It's actually sale time at Smythson now. This is like one of mine:

www.smythson.com/uk/scarlet-red-panama-small-backpack-1022684.html?cgid=92

There's also this:
www.smythson.com/uk/palm-green-berkeley-backpack-1020258.html?cgid=92

Of the ones I've hit that I love and rate -

Kanken for day to day. I've got the classic and the one that converts from a tote to a rucksack. I love my classic with the padded shoulder straps, so comfy, lightweight and you can fit shitloads in it.

Rains for when it p!sses down and I need to look a bit smarter.

Knomo which was a present and I like but I tend not to use as much as the Kanken

Sandqvist - I don't have one of their rucksacks but do have a crossbody and a bumbag which is beautiful quality - both picked up for half price in the sale several months ago and there's another sale on now www.sandqvist.com/en/shop#categories~sor=shop/sale_ss19

www.johnlewis.com/modalu-alice-leather-backpack-black/p4205401

I second Mia Tui, really well made and there’s a good choice of colours, there’s usually special offers too.

I have this. I cannot tell you how much I love it.

Oops should have added, it's from Fossil.

Longchamp rucksacks are great and come in loads of bright colours. You can wash them in the machine on a gentle wash if they get dirty.

I might have one (many) of them.

I recommend this all the time but the Sophia and Matt backpack is my absolute favourite. I use it for work, days out, overnight stays. It’s amazing!

Clarks have a gorgeous silver antiqued leather one at the moment. It's really lovely.

I have this in pale grey. it's pretty classy and light. Won't fit a laptop but tablet definitely

www.johnlewis.com/kin-sia-foldover-backpack/p3539429?sku=237418646&s_kwcid=2dx92700044078760651&tmad=c&tmcampid=2&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5sG_h_Hu4gIVV_hRCh30YQPMEAQYASABEgI6BfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds