<p>Full-time, part-time, adjunct, or professor, these 14 backpacks exude scholarly support and look good in the process. Not even remotely in or around college? These work for that life, too. <br></p>”/>
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Best No-Frills Backpack
Carhartt Jake Backpack
Best No-Frills Backpack
Carhartt Jake Backpack
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Simple and effective is the name of the game here. Carhartt’s easy navy backpack is a basic, durable option.
Best Backpack for College or Not
Everlane The ReNew Transit Backpack
Best Backpack for College or Not
Everlane The ReNew Transit Backpack
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Everlane knows how to toe the line between young and adult without minimizing either one. This backpack has a ton of room inside as well as in its front pockets.
Most Organized Backpack
Aer Day Pack 2 X-Pac
Most Organized Backpack
Aer Day Pack 2 X-Pac
Aer’s day pack is low-key and highly technical. There are multiple pockets and spaces for putting things in without them getting messy in the black hole of the sizable main compartment.
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Roomiest Backpack
Calpak Luka Laptop Backpack
Roomiest Backpack
Calpak Luka Laptop Backpack
Calpak’s backpack absolutely levels up what it means to be backpack. It has two main compartments with roomy insides and plenty of organization,
Best Waterproof Backpack
Rains Book Backpack
Best Waterproof Backpack
Rains Book Backpack
Rains makes this minimalist backpack that’s perfect for people carrying just a few things to and from. It is completely waterproof, making it a grade-saving device if not a life-saving one.
Best Travel Backpack
Away The Everywhere Zip Backpack
Best Travel Backpack
Away The Everywhere Zip Backpack
Away’s backpack was built for travel, which is exactly why it’s so proficient in campus-related activities. It’s made with a tough water-resistant nylon, and it’s extra-long zipper makes actually getting your stuff inside a breeze.
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Most Elevated Backpack
PS by Paul Smith Gray Happy Face Backpack
Most Elevated Backpack
PS by Paul Smith Gray Happy Face Backpack
For part-time students heading to class from the office, having a bag that works in both situations is essential. This Paul Smith one is simple but elevated.
Best Expandable Backpack
Timbuk2 Never Check Expandable Backpack
Best Expandable Backpack
Timbuk2 Never Check Expandable Backpack
Timbuk2’s backpack is for those who emphasize efficiency over everything. The inside pocket houses 13″ laptops and the outside expands if you happen to acquire more stuff throughout the day.
Most Stylish Backpack
A.P.C. Trek Backpack
Most Stylish Backpack
A.P.C. Trek Backpack
For a backpack that’s a real move, this outdoor-inspired A.P.C. one is it. It’s an easy-to-wear navy with a hell of a lot of room inside and style on the outside.
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Best Mary Poppins Backpack
Beams Plus Blue Flight Backpack
Best Mary Poppins Backpack
Beams Plus Blue Flight Backpack
This is the kind of backpack you want if you like bringing your whole life with you for the day. It also has that top handle for easy and efficient commuting.
Most Versatile Backpack
Monos Metro Backpack
Most Versatile Backpack
Monos Metro Backpack
Sometimes you need your backpack to show up and show out, and Monos’s metro bag does just that. The shape has clean lines and the inside has room for a 15-inch laptop. That front pocket can be taken on and off the bag as needed, too.
Most Reliable Backpack
Herschel Kaslo Backpack Tech
Most Reliable Backpack
Herschel Kaslo Backpack Tech
Herschel knows its backpacks and you really can’t go wrong with any choice. We like this new shape from the brand, though, which feels a little fresher than that old-school shape but without veering too far into trendy.
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Best Easy-Laptop-Access Backpack
Topo Designs Daypack Classic
Best Easy-Laptop-Access Backpack
Topo Designs Daypack Classic
Topo’s bags are functional and fun with its creatively placed details and asymmetric zipper. The laptop sleeve is on the back, rather than inside the main compartment, to make taking it out easy.
Best Classic Backpack
Eastpak Out of Office Backpack
Best Classic Backpack
Eastpak Out of Office Backpack
You can’t beat a classic like a black Eastpak. It has a 13-inch laptop sleeve and a whole bunch of nostalgia.
