Simplistic backpacks plus#

The straps are well padded, which are a huge plus if you load this up with textbooks or groceries. This bright inner lining might not be to everyone’s taste, but it is actually very functional since it helps you easily see the contents of your bag. The inner lining is in Herschel’s signature striped red lining. Not sure how many people would find that useful? But it’s there if you need it. There is another small pouch in the main compartment, designed to carry a phone or music player, with a little port to thread your headphones through. There is an internal laptop sleeve that can fit up to a 15″ Macbook, but only the side closest to your back is padded. With faux-leather reinforcing the bottom, the Heritage pack also has one lash tab on the front face of the bag ( the diamond shaped thingie) which is great for attaching a carabiner or a bike light. When you think “backpack”, this is probably the design that first comes to mind. Herschel Supply Heritage Backpack:Ī classic and streamlined design. Best of all, all six backpacks featured here are available in all-black. On this list we focus on backpacks with minimal or no branding, clean lines and simple silhouette’s, with no tactical molle or rows of loops to hang eight different carabiners. A pack that will effortlessly take on a subway commute, a trip to the local coffee shop, yet still blend in at work. You want something that can handle the urban environment with ease.

You don’t want big bulky hip belts or large branding. If you’re searching for the best everyday carry (EDC) backpack or the best backpack for work, sometimes, less is more. At best, you end up looking like a backpacking tourist with a rucksack and a million straps. The problem is, they also make you look like you’re ready to hit the trail or are training for Everest basecamp. They’re functional, they hold your laptop and they come with 2 dozen pockets for 24 different pens. They head over to their local REI and pick the latest North Face or Osprey pack that they find. For some people, picking a backpack isn’t too hard.