Work backpacks can be great for your commute whether you’re walking or biking to work. They can also be perfect for work travel because so many of them have trolley sleeves now — that tiny slot at the back of the bag that lets you attach it to a rolling suitcase. So we thought we’d round up the best work backpacks for you!
The Celina is one of Tumi's current bestsellers — it features multiple exterior zip pockets, a water-resistant water-bottle pocket, smart phone pockets, a detachable key ring, and a laptop compartment.
A good convertible backpack can be hard to find, but Lo & Sons’ Rowledge has been a reader favorite for years because it’s a sleek, well thought out convertible bag. The backpack straps tuck away, and it has a travel sleeve!
I just discovered Samsonite’s affordable line of “mobile solutions,” available at tons of places and generally highly rated. This one has a laptop sleeve and a trolley sleeve, and is $79.
Hedgren has a ton of really minimal-looking bags that are also billed as being water-repellent. This one has a water-repellent exterior, “plenty of pockets,” and a laptop compartment. For $120, I think it looks like a great bet.
Check out Cole Haan’s Grand Ambition backpacks. They come in a variety of sizes, and some have textured leather or quilting details, but they’re mostly all leather and they are also convertible.
If you want to splurge, one of my favorites right now is this gorgeous backpack from Montblanc. I love how the zippers give it dimension and texture while keeping it so minimal. It’s available for $1625 at Nordstrom.
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