Rucksack recommendations... Can you help me please?

[IceColdPenguin]

I'm looking to purchase a new rucksack. I like the dumpy style... think the new Longchamp - Le Pliage (https://www.johnlewis.com/longchamp-le-pliage-green-canvas-backpack/pomegranate/p112724625) or the Seasalt - Porthlynn (https://www.seasaltcornwall.com/porthlynn-waterproof-backpack) style. I would love something along this style but with deeper pockets inside, maybe a larger pocket on the outside and somewhere to put a water bottle on the side to avoid leaks. I liked the Seasalt one but just not the colour for either.

Sorry, I know I'm being fussy but if I'm going to spend quiet a bit of money on this it would be nice to find something I like.

I will be taking it on holiday so need an inside pocket to keep valuables, passport etc.

After that I would like to use it for long country walks to pack snacks, light food and the drinks bottle along with the essentials. Preferably slightly waterproof

I'm not looking for a full blown hiking rucksack, more of a slightly larger handbag style one..

Budget wise.. around the £100 mark but would be willing to pay more for the perfect one.. if it's out there :)

I hope that made sense and it's enough information.

Thank you :)

I didn't need a new backpack but after reading this thread I now have an incoming small Roka Finchley in Crisp Blue😊

It looks like they have now added lots of internal pockets. The lack of them in their older bags put me off buying one. Now I want a Canfield in a different colour...

https://www.tretorn.eu/gb/daypack-waterproof-bag-men-women-800877600

These are lovely.

I wore my Roka Bayswater for a weekend in London recently (packed minimally but including two water bottles). My shoulders and back were killing me. Its the same if you carry a laptop in it. I'm on the hunt for a new rucksack as I find it so uncomfortable.

https://uk.filson.eu/products/filson-man-scout-journeyman-backpack-fmbag0105w0943-001

I recently bought an Antler backpack/cabin bag to keep essentials with me on a flight to DC and then to use for day trips in the city. Lots of pockets, zip sections and padded bits but didn’t look too utilitarian-scout master .

It’s called the Urban core backpack.

Bought DD one of these

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Decathlon's own brand are surprisingly good and comfortable. I have an old one that was brown and orange and came in different sizes, but think this is the updated version: https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/hiking-backpack-30-l-arpenaz-500-brown/350163/c392m8976284