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Backpack/bag for work

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tarrantulaplant · 16/08/2023 08:16

Sorry if this has been done before.
I'm looking for something stylish to chuck my home office in for trips to the office, something with loads of pockets so I can feel relatively well organised. There are no requirements to look corporate, but I don't want to look like I'm about to climb a mountain or get on a bike. And I don't want to look like a student with either - so it's a no to Herschel I think.
I'd feel comfortable spending up to around £300 - any ideas, please?

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OneHundredOtters · 16/08/2023 13:10

I've got a Roka one which I comfy and smart enough but not super formal. https://rokalondon.com/collections/large-backpacks?gclid=CjwKCAjw5GmBhBIEiwA5QSMxPJ8CKsSN7Zo22waT1Dn0k7w2HS9-Hxt03WDAT9pKiNfD0Gax-q5uBoCeEQQAvDBwE

I quite like the look of the nordace sienna. nohttps://nordace.com/en/product/nordace-siena-smart-backpack/

John Lewis have got some leather ones although they don't seem to have very good laptop compartments.

They also had some good ones in TK Maxx last time I went so it may be worth trying to find a bargain.

kingalfredscodpiece · 16/08/2023 13:54

It's significantly less than your budget but I have this one for work and it's amazing. It is so well made and has pockets galore. Even a hidden one round the back to foil pickpockets.

Honestly the best bag I've ever bought, including designer.

https://www.marksandspencer.com/zip-around-backpack/p/clp60566079?intid=mobileappppdpshare

SuperPug · 16/08/2023 22:57

I bought a Roka one and really dislike it. The top always pops open if you put more stuff in it and looks odd. I don’t think it has more space than a Fjallraven which is a better shape.
I’m also looking for similar - love the Smythson one, smaller Sandqvist is also good.
For £300 - there’s a very nice Honey & Toast one in John Lewis.

anothertrainwreck · 16/08/2023 22:59

Nordace Siena (original) - love it!

Pushpull · 16/08/2023 23:04

I have the nordace sienna too and it's fab. It's pretty large and it's stood up to regular commuting for 2 or so years.

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