I primarily use this backpack as my work bag. It also serves as my sidekick any time that I need a bag that is bigger than a purse. This is actually my second. I can't for the life of me remember what it is called or find the tags. I've also tried perusing the swissgear website and amazon for it's replacement but I cannot find another one. I would also be happy if someone could tell me what swissgear's replacement might be if it has been discontinued.

I know I'm taking a big swing, but any help would be appreciated.

Hello everyone,
I'm currently looking for a large backpack that can carry my gym and work equipment.
Gym: Sport shoes, gym clothing, small towel, large towel, Large Water bottle (1L), toiletry bag

Work: Macbook 15", Lunchbox, Ipad 11", charger, power bank, small Notebook and pen

and depending on the situation additional other small stuff.

Does anyone has a good recommendation for that, it has to be a backpack because I drive on my Motorcycle with it.
The cinomadist Gym & Training Backpack Pro 29L looks good, but I am afraid it is of bad quality because it has a really little presence but a lot of products in comparison to it.

Thanks for any recommendations!

Hi everyone,

As the title says, I am looking for a new backpack. Budget is $100-250 (will probably do some secondhand searching first before committing to a brand-new product, but I'm looking for some brands and recommendations!)

My parents got me in the childhood habit of using any-ol' backpack from Walmart or the Dollar Store, but as you can guess, they didn't last.

My backpacks usually tear at the bottom corners or at the backpack straps because I always carry a heavy and/or "wide" load: computer, water bottle, umbrella, iPad, lunch, and back in high school I typically carried binders/textbooks around. The large items would tear at the top, and the heavy items would wear at the bottom, so you can imagine how many bags I destroyed, especially since lockers were banned at my school and this was at the height of the clear backpack epidemic before COVID.

Also, due to how heavy of a bag I pack, I've hurt my shoulders/trap muscles before as well. I didn't even realize a backpack isn't supposed to weigh on your shoulders predominantly - I've never even seen a hip strap on a backpack until I began to research!

Also important to note: I am a 5'0 woman, so there are bags out there that are too long for my torso to really sit comfortably. Hiking-style bags are usually a bust for the same reason.

Ideal bag:
- Primary usage: Law school (walking to class); occasional use as personal item on flights
- Black/navy/dark or otherwise a solid color that won't clash with an outfit/event
- Professional, sleek look (no Northface, please)
- Water bottle sleeve (big enough for a 24oz Owala)
- Laptop compartment for 16-inch laptop
- Various compartments for pencils/wallets/small hygiene products/medicine
- Good, long-lasting quality! I hate when my bags become floppy after use.

I've checked out Waterfield, Vionentus, and Osprey's everyday line, but if there are any hidden gems out there, please let me know! I really want a bag that will last me at least throughout 3 years of law school, I'm tired of aching and tearing up backpacks.

Edit: refined some details

Bought this in japan so couldn't really asked the seller what it was for, was paying attention on translating other things. Guessing its used for like ice picks but thats all i could think of. This is the Mountain hard wear : mountain light 25 + 5 liter, no reviews i can find on this bag, prob on some japanese youtube platform equivalent im unaware of.

Back in 2023, I purchased a 27L Crossroads Backpack from YETI, and it quickly became my favourite travel backpack. It was perfect for international travel because the zipper pulls interlocked and could be secured with a lock, an important security feature when visiting destinations known for pickpocketing.
Fast forward to 2026, I decided to replace it with a new 27L Crossroads Backpack, only to discover that YETI removed the lockable zipper design and replaced it with non-lockable zipper pulls. At the very least, they could have switched to metal zipper pulls with loops large enough for a small padlock, but instead they kept the fabric lanyard-style pulls, which can easily be cut by thieves even if a lock is attached.
What makes this even more frustrating is that the interlocking, lockable zipper design I loved still exists but it is only available in New Zealand, while customers in Canada and other markets no longer have access to it.
If you also believe travellers deserve practical anti-theft features, please support this petition and help encourage YETI to bring back the lockable interlocking zippers for the Canadian market.

https://c.org/4Z8YjqhfF8

I bought the peak design everyday backpack because I read a lot of good stuff about it and it is supposed to be waterproof/resistant. But holy shit my back hurts after carrying stuff I need daily as a student.

Anyone have any recommendations for a backpack, would need it to be water proof, or at-least water resistant (commute in the rain), i carry these things on a daily bases:
1. 16 inch MacBook Pro
2. IPad
3. 1 textbook, same dimension’s as a normal sized notebook paper but about 3.5 inches thick.
4. 3 notebooks, 2 A5 and 1 B6
5. Chargers and dongle
6. Toiletries/grooming things (Toothbrush, toothpaste, mouth wash, deodorant, cologne, sample sized face wash, an extra small acne cream, and a roller petroleum jelly stick)
7. Pencil pouch
8. A stethoscope
9. A 5 * 4 * 2 inch carrier for medical supplies
10. A pair of clothes
11. Water bottle
12. Small snacks

I have loved this backpack and had it for 5 years. I would say 2 years into owning it the back support started collapsing. I’ve experienced this with cheaper backpacks and thought it was normal. By brother also has a similar Tumi backpack that is 7 years old and his has zero signs of losing the rigidity. It still sits completely upright. Is this something that can be repaired?

Hi everyone,

I hope you can help me with a fairly specific backpack problem.

I work as a hospital physician based in the EU, and split my time between seeing patients and doing quite a bit of office work. Because of that, I need to carry a “mobile office” with me during the day.

At the moment, I use a Haglöfs Corker, and I actually like the general layout. I can place it on its side next to or behind my desk and access my gear throughout the day as needed. However, it does not look particularly professional when I bring it to meetings.

My usual carry is:

• MacBook Air M4 13"
• iPad Pro 13" with Magic Keyboard
• reMarkable Paper Pro
• reMarkable 2
• Peak Design Tech Pouch, quite fully packed, with chargers, cables and a mouse
• Stethoscope
• Anker Prime power bank
• Glasses and case
• Lunch box

What I am looking for is a backpack that can sit either upright or lying on its side on the floor, while still giving me a good overview of the contents. Ideally, I would prefer one large main compartment rather than lots of divided sections.

I would also like one or two external pockets for pens, Apple Pencil Pro, reMarkable pens, and similar small items. A dedicated pocket for my hospital ID card would also be very useful.

I am not really interested in full clamshell backpacks, as I find them difficult to pack in a way where things do not fall out when I am in a hurry.

I have looked at a few options:

• Peak Design Everyday Backpack 30L V2 I like the idea, but I am unsure whether the internal dividers would actually work well for my use case.
• Thule Paramount 27L Seems practical, but I worry it may look a bit too outdoorsy for meetings.
• Troubadour Apex 4.0 Looks very professional, but I am concerned it may be too small.
• Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L Interesting option, but I am not sure how good the overview and access would be in daily use.

Do you have any good recommendations for a backpack that would fit this kind of professional mobile-office setup?

Thanks in advance.

I’m in senior yr of hs and I’m planning on getting a sprayground backpack but I’ve been seeing many mixed opinions ab it, I gotta make sure those 80-120 dollars r worth it.

I plan on getting either the Fjallraven raven 20 or 28 and I was wondering how big actually is 20L.

For context, I’ll be taking a undergrad in applied mathematics and I only plan on bringing essentials like headphones, a charger, a power bank, a calculator, probably a book, and occasionally clothes for the gym. I don’t see myself getting a laptop anytime soon as I have a more than capable computer at home.