Recommendations for stylish backpack suitable for work but comfy to carry

[TheBelmont]

Need something to carry large ipad, laptop, note pad, water bottle etc that looks quite smart but is comfy to carry (so padded straps ideally). I don’t want to look like I’m off hiking up the mountains but neither do I want a stiff leather satchel type. I feel like what I’m looking for doesn’t exist! Can anyone help? I’ve spent hours searching online! Budget up to £200?

Probably not smart enough but I have an osprey commuter backpack (so it has the padded but for may laptop).
I walk to work so I had to have a backpack style, think it was about £60. It's been great and so comfortable. Most people I work with have similar.

Knomo. Available on line.

I have a Fedon backpack. Roomy, stylish, makes carrying easy (I can't carry heavy bags due to a health condition). Going on 6 years and still looks brand new. Love it! Price was around £250 back then.

Would a miu tui fit all this in?

I love my Mat & Nat one

Nordace siena is simple, comfortable and spacious. I didn't find knomo one big enough for me. It's OK for laptop but it's quite a squeeze for extra stuff - if you want a makeup bag, umbrella, room to shove in a cardigan etc.

Rains, Stutterheim, Sandqvist, Millican, Patagonia. Cycle brands often have some good, comfortable commuter backpacks eg www.rapha.cc/gb/en/shop/travel-backpack-reflective/product/BKP04MDRBK

I have a Knomo leather one that is very comfy and holds all I need, still
going strong after a few years, and also a Samsonite navy one that’s a bit sportier but still smart, and has a bit more room / more pockets

Have you looked at Roka? They have woven rather than padded straps, but are very comfortable.

rokalondon.com/collections/the-medium-collection

(Disclaimer, I'm a convert from the enjoyable lucky dip thread, but if you've got specific requirements for work you might be better off choosing your style and colour. My medium Finchley is a great size for commuting with a laptop and has excellent pockets and bottle holders.)

Take a look at carter bags. They are brilliant. Loads of room and comfortable to carry

@TheBelmont

this for going to the office or for visiting customers?

knomo.com/collections/laptop-bags/products/beauchamp-laptop-backpack-black-119-419-blk

I second Kunomo - my backpack has lasted 5 years, still looks great, padded straps, comfy and well designed with helpful pockets/compartments.

@Ubbee that's the exact one I have!

Oooh lots to check out there. Thanks for all the suggestions. I’m liking the self coloured Osprey commuter styles.
@Justellingthetruth its more for going to office. We are trendy end of business casual if that helps but I don’t mind comfort pipping style…I just don’t want to look like I’m off hiking!

I love my Boscha backpack. I think I got mine in TK Maxx

www.modeherz.de/en/boscha-backpack-navy_245990_148422

Another vote for the Nordace Sienna .
I love it and used it for a 5 day trip to the Canaries recently.
Hand luggage - budget airline . Was brilliant.

I have been known to watch YouTube tutorials on packing hacks for this 🙄🤣