Work backpack

[dancemom]

Starting a new job and want to treat myself to a new bag.

I'm thinking a backpack over a satchel as I'll be commuting on public transport then a short walk.

Something stylish but with plenty room for for a small laptop along with a lunchbox and the usual purse, makeup bag etc

Budget up to £100 but ideally £50 - £75

Any suggestions?

What style are you wanting?

Roka - They're very popular.
Mia Tui - also popular.
Donut Back packs - some nice ones
Peak Design - bit more on the spendy scale.

Or sporty types:
The North Face Borealis
Decathlon NH150 Square 16L < This is my daily bag and I love it so much I have a black one and a camo type one.

If you want leather or classics like those, your budget may not be quite enough to get a nice nice one.

Some I like.. but do t own.. cause poverty sucks .

Roka:
https://rokalondon.com/collections/canfield-b/products/creative-waste-canfield-b-black-mulberry-recycled-nylon

Mia Tui:
https://miatui.com/collections/backpacks/products/maya

Donut:
https://doughnutofficial.co.uk/products/macaroon-jungle-series-backpack

Peak Design:
https://uk.peakdesign.com/products/everyday-totepack?_pos=5&_sid=dd13d5c99&_ss=r

I have a Rains backpack and love it, still looks new 2 years on and holds out against the rain well.

www.uk.rains.com/products/backpack?variant=46694238683474

I have both Rains and Roka (Finchley) backpacks - both are excellent but obviously very different in terms of style!

If you're interested in a ROKA backpack, check out Vinted. ROKA had a 'lucky dip' sale recently, and people have been buying them cheap from the website and reselling in Vinted. By checking out Vinted you don't have to take the risk of a 'luck dip' but can still get a brand new bag for less than they usually are

Thank you @KissTheRains

I think I prefer leather style over sporty style. I really like this but it's not big enough

https://www.radley.co.uk/lorne-close-large-flapover-backpack-h8768401-ic-aw23?gadsource=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAwP6sBhDAARIsAPfKKwaN7vHvNLkgY9TXroIvkdwZ7c2N8zhiwHZJLarocMWVtCAG5jJfMLAaAt23EALwwcB#H8768401

I got this at Christmas, a really good size, fits my laptop in, plus lunch
Fiorelli eden large

Sandqvist have a sale on, lots under £75. Got my eye on the Alfred.

https://www.sandqvist.co.uk/winter-sale?categories=13

Thank you everyone

Definitely narrowed it down to a leather style though

Have a look at Nordace

https://www.clarks.com/en-gb/garnet-pack/26175887-p

I have this, I have a standard size HP laptop, and there’s also enough room for my lunch box plus purse/phone etc

A lot of the backpacks I really liked didn’t quite accommodate my laptop, they’re bigger than you think!

If you're not fussy about brand names, I'd highly recommend a Kroser. I've had mine since 2020, carries my laptop and is often stuffed with books, too (teacher). It has survived torrential rain and kept my belongings dry. It still looks brand new - no visible wear and tear. https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/KROSER/LAPTOPBACKPACK/page/E8A61F4C-6365-4209-95CE-B289FBD5A6BE