Headed back to school and looking for a great backpack? You’re in luck. We’ve put together a list of some our favorite packs, including top picks from renowned bag makers like Incase, Thule, and Peak Design.
Incase ICON 16" Backpack
Featuring a sleek, all-black design and a wide assortment of pockets and compartments, the stylish ICON 16" Backpack, from Incase will help keep all of your gear neat and organized without compromising your personal style. Thanks to its plethora of pockets, the ICON backpack can accommodate a wide range of gear, accessories, and supplies, everything from tablets to textbooks. There’s even a dedicated sleeve designed to hold a 16” laptop or another similarly sized (or smaller) device.
In addition to its advanced organizational features, the ICON backpack also features a durable, weather-resistant Woolenex exterior that ensures your equipment stays safe, secure, and unsaturated.
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Thule Subterra Daypack
If you’re looking for a commuter-friendly backpack, the Thule Subterra Daypack, is one of the best options out there. Featuring a durable design and capacious cargo capacity, the Subterra allows you to schlep up to 25L of essential gear without compromising on safety.
The voluminous Subterra Daypack features a wide range of expandable, quick-access compartments, including dedicated laptop and tablet sleeves. The laptop sleeve can accommodate devices up to 16” and features Thule’s signature SafeEdge bumper protection for enhanced safety. The tablet sleeve is designed to hold devices up to 10.1” and features a soft interior lining that will safeguard your screen.
The Subterra Daypack also features an integrated daisy chain attachment system that allows you to connect external accessories like carabiners and wearable safety lights. You can even us it to attach bungee cords to help secure oddly shaped and bulky items, including clothing and footwear.
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Peak Design Everyday Backpack
The aptly named Everyday Backpack from Peak Design is one of the best all-purpose packs around. Featuring a compressible, size-adjustable design, the Everyday Backpack can easily be arranged to accommodate all of your gear and accessories—everything from cameras and computers to tripods and textbooks.
Not only can this pack accommodate virtually all of your gear, it will protect it as well. Cushioned compartments with zippered openings keep everything safe and secure and an extra-durable nylon construction ensures all your gear is shielded from the elements.
The Everyday Backpack comes in four different colors, so you can choose the pack that best fits your sense of style. You can also choose between 20L and 30L cargo capacity, depending on your storage needs.
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