Whether you’re traveling by car or public transit to get to work, having a good bag to carry your stuff around is essential. Over the past couple of years, the backpack gained in popularity – and for pretty legitimate reasons: it is more comfortable, super practical, but mostly, it is healthier for you back.

Here are five suggestions of extremely practical, durable and most importantly – stylish backpacks.
 
 

Blade 20 by Arc’teryx

 
When talking about urban apparel borrowing technical features from the outdoor clothing world, the Arc’teryx’s Blade 20 would be a perfect example. Its design is optimized so that we can get a great organisation and tons of possibilities regarding space. You can wear it like a regular backpack or with a handle. Its 20L capacity allows you to carry your laptop, tablet, many documents, electronics, a coat and a lunch pretty easily. On top of that, you’ll get the top-of-the-line expertise from Arc’teryx, giving you the opportunity to use an ultra-durable bag – without looking like you’re leaving on a camping trip every morning.
 

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Daypack by Topo Designs

Topo Designs is making more and more waves in the urban fashion and outdoor gear industries. To begin, all their bags are handmade – directly in Colorado. Here, the Daypack is like the perfect classic pack. Made from the Cordura 1000d fabric and reinforced with a coated pack cloth liner, it is very resistant to rain and snow. If you’re used to traveling on foot or bike, that’s a big plus. You’ll also find great technical features, like natural leather lash tabs to attach a bike lamp, for example. That being said, the Daypack by Topo Designs is a perfect bag for the city, but you can also bring it with you on your short weekend adventures.
 

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Fjällräven’s Rucksack No. 21

 
If you’re looking for quality, the Fjällräven’s Rucksack No. 21 is a safe bet. With a vintage look, it got every modern features you need to get around the city on a daily basis. You can load the main compartment from the top with a laptop, electronics, clothes, a thermos and everything you need to go through your day. The G-1000 ultra-resistant waxed exterior fabric and the snow lock with allow you to walk or bike everywhere, whatever the temperature is.
 

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Bucktown by Defy Bags

 
The Defy Bags’s Bucktown is the definition of a great urban pack. Everything has been thought with an active commuter in mind – the type of person who has to move around quite a lot in the same day. The very sleek look, numerous pockets, adjustment system and ultra-resistant craftsmanship are all features that will give you an absolute comfort and a perfect style. The M35 military truck tarpaulin vinyl and canvas will assure and outstanding durability – while giving the bag a sober and modern look. Plus, you get a solid matte black steel gun clip with it.
 

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Survey by Herschel Supply Co.

 
Inspired by a vintage scholar style, the Herschel’s Survey backpack could be defined like the stylish and minimalist backpack you need to carry your essentials. You’ll find a zippered pocket, magnetic straps closures with pin clip and a Herschel’s signature coated cotton-polyester fabric lining. You can also befenit from a leather lash tap – if you need to attach anything to the bag, like a bike lamp, for example. Overall, you’ll get a practical and compact bag – that will give you a classic and elegant look.
 

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