Best backpack?

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<p>Yes, you still see LL Bean back packs. They have a lifetime guaranty and can be returned/exchanged years (or decades?) later. So why not?</p>

<p>Yes, some students use wheeled back packs. They can be convenient if you struggle with a heavy load.</p>

<p>Yes, most college students use back packs. </p>

<p>What is the best? That is a personal opinion. I use an OGIO myself, but primarily only because I saw it online a few years ago listed @ $30 (it’s full, original price was around $70, so I figured “why not?”. </p>

<p>Just get something that is big enough to hold what-ever you expect to bring to class (books, pens/pencils, notebooks, laptop, power cord, water bottle, calculator, etc.) and that it is comfortable to wear when weighted down with all of this stuff. </p>

<p>And yes, there are tons of these “back pack” threads.</p>

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<p>I purchased a really sturdy and tough north face backpack back when I was junior in high school and it’s still going strong up to the end of my freshmen year. I think I paid around $70 with a discount, so it wasn’t bad at all. By the way, it’s the “BIGSHOT” model, which is pretty awesome because it’s basically one BIG sack where you throw in everything and anything. I hate backpacks with lots of zippers. This is just an all-around awesome backpack; I’ve used it for camping and daily usage. And I have yet to poke a hole through it.</p>

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<p>I got a new Vera Bradley backpack for Christmas, after taking my high school one with me to college. It’s really pretty, so I love it, and it works too, and I love the laptop zippered special pocket it has, fits a 13-inch MacBook Pro well. Lots of girls on my campus have the Vera Bradley laptop backpack in various colors, it’s really popular here, but that probably depends on the college.</p>

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<p>I had a Oakley backpack for about 4 years, just broke recently and has holes. Not bad though.</p>

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<p>For those who don’t know, typically in college you carry less books than in high school. Unless you love to go to the library with your entire desk in your backpack, you won’t be lugging anything around everyday. (maybe occasionally)</p>

<p>I recommend any Northface, Ogio, Swissgear, Targus backpack that can stand up on its own. I hate backpacks that flop over! Then your folders/papers get bent inside! Quality must be good! You get what you pay for!</p>

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Yep! I definitely carry less than in high school. My backpack that I got for college is SMALLER than mine from high school. All I carry is: my planner, pencil case, water bottle, kleenex, some makeup, advil, my laptop, and usually a textbook just in case I have some reading time in between to do homework. I have one class where I need all the books every day, but that’s one of my music classes (I’m a music major), so I just grab those books out of my music locker when I get there, and put them back when I’m done, and just take whichever one I need back with me as needed for homework. </p>

<p>If you plan on carrying your laptop with you on a regular basis, I would recommend one that has a good laptop pocket already in there…or a laptop sleeve, which I got one of those, but those take up more space than just the laptop having a pocket already built in there- I like that much better, and now just use the laptop sleeve when I want to take my laptop with me in some other tote bag.</p>

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<p>Does anyone think that Sierra Backpacks are good?</p>

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<p>Do you mean High Sierra?</p>

<p>I’ve been using the same High Sierra backpack for over a year now, and I love it. It’s very roomy, and I’ve never had any trouble fitting all of my books into it. The front pocket is organized very nicely, with a bunch of pockets for organizing pens/pencils, calculator, protractor, erasers and other miscellaneous items. The two main compartments are very roomy, and the back compartment has two separate technology pockets, one for a laptop and one for a tablet. There’s a small pocket on the top for an iPod, with an access slit for headphone wires. My only complaint is that it only has a mesh side pocket on one side. It could use one on both sides. But, that’s a fairly minor complaint.</p>

<p>It’s put together very well. Strong seams, high quality zippers that never snag. I anticipate getting a couple more years of use out of it at least.</p>

<p>This is the one I have. [Amazon.com:</a> High Sierra Access Backpack (20 x 15 x 9.5-Inch, Charcoal Print): Sports & Outdoors](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00757WD3I/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00757WD3I/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1)</p>

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<p>I had a Wenger Swiss brand backpack and that lasted me for three years. I recently replaced it with another one (they are fairly expensive ~$100 but this one seems pretty durable too and I expect it to last me through at least the last three years of college).</p>

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<p>I’ve had a north face slingshot backpack for three plus years and it’s doing pretty well. It has a laptop sleeve. I’ve never heard of a north face lasting less than four years…</p>

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<p>Personally, I have a Converse messenger bag, and it does everything I need it to do. I might look into getting an actual backpack when I transfer to a 4-year, but I like the function of a messenger. I bought it over a year ago from a Converse Outlet ($30 I think) but can’t find any pictures of it though =/.</p>

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<p>I’m thinking of getting this: [Free</a> Shipping On North Face Borealis Backpack | The North Face](<a href=“http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/equipment-daypacks/borealis_3.html?from=subCat]Free”>http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/equipment-daypacks/borealis_3.html?from=subCat)</p>

<p>It’s a bit pricey but I’d rather spend $90 on something that will last me 4+ years than $50 on something that will only last 2 years.</p>

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<p>I have an Ospry backpack that I got Freshman year of high school and I am still using my sophomore year of college. They are pricey, but last forever! They also have a flap for a macbook to keep it safe!</p>

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<p>I personally have a Jansport bag that I had for like 4 years… since highschool… and it is still in good shape… lol… they are def. built to last. I just came across this site that might help you compare backpacks… [College</a> Backpack Guide « Best College Backpack Guide](<a href=“http://bestcollegebackpack.com/college-backpack-guide-2/]College”>http://bestcollegebackpack.com/college-backpack-guide-2/)</p>

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<p>I wish I carried less books than I did in high school! I actually carry more since I have time to study and I tend to go to the library, I carry everything I need with me so I don’t have to make a trip to me dorm which is like a 15 minute walk from the science side of campus. I usually have my 15.6" laptop, all my notebooks and 2 binder textbooks. </p>

<p>You’ll truly know what backpack you want when within the first week. Right now, I’m considering getting a bigger Dakine backpack (Campus) to fit everything I’ve been carrying around!</p>

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<p>I’ve been happy with my Swiss Gear for years</p>

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<p>LL Bean has a 100% lifetime guarantee on their items.</p>

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<p>Just chiming in to say that I have an Under Armour backpack and I LOVE it. I paid about $75 for it but it’s completely worth it. It’s got a laptop section, a book section, a smaller section for pencil cases/chargers/small books, and another small section just for little stuff. It also has 2 drink holders, one of each side. It’s strong, reliable, and cool. I bought it at Dick’s back in the August of 2012.</p>

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<p>This is an old thread, but whatever. I have this backpack, and so do many others on my campus. </p>

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<p>It fits a lot of stuff, has many pockets, sits comfortably on the back, and holds up to a lot of abuse. I’ve stuffed my whole life into that backpack and carried it from airport to airport and train station to train station in the US and in the UK. It’s only just beginning to show any sign of wear and tear after four years, and a cheap trip to the dry cleaner in August makes it look brand new. Seriously, it’s a great buy.</p>

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<p>honestly, best is highly subjective.</p>

<p>First, you have to define what you mean by best. Does it mean stylish? Does it mean big capacity? Does it mean cheap? Does it mean best protection for your spine? Depending on your definition, what’s best for you is not necessarily true for others.</p>

<p>For cheap and durable options, you can’t go wrong with North Face, Jansport and High Sierra. They have always been the #1 choices among parents.</p>

<p>For big capacity backpack, Targus Drifter II and Swissgear Scansmart are good picks. For stylish option, Ogio and Timbuk2 are just some names to get started with. For best spine protection, check out Airbac.</p>

<p>Personally, I’d choose Targus Drifter II from all the options recommended here <a href=“5 Best-Selling Backpacks for College Students - Backpack Buying Guides”>The Only Reviews You Need to Find the Best Backpacks;