Gone are the days of carrying light. Whether you're commuting to work or traveling across the US and bringing it all on board with you, backpacks are becoming exceedingly critical. Stylish and practical, you can typically get everything you need into them, from laptops to bulky headphones, and, if you're lucky, even a pair of shoes. See our favorites.
The palm print you've seen all over your Instagram feed is now destined for your closet. The Studio 33 Backpack ($86) features bold greenery throughout.
A subtle take on the popular millennial pink trend, the Mansur Gavriel mini drawstring backpack ($795) is both demure and refined, making it an ultraversatile option.
The Wendy Nichol Mini Folio Backpack ($1,495) is handmade with structured cowhide, so it's supremely luxurious. It's flat in nature, so it's the ideal bag for things like cell phones and iPads.
The olive canvas Baggu Zip Backpack ($48) is the ultimate carry-on piece. The interior holds a 13-inch laptop with plenty of room to spare.
The iconic double Gs are front and center on this Gucci GG Marmont quilted leather backpack ($1,790).
The Everlane The Dipped Zip Backpack ($80) features a padded interior laptop compartment that can fit a 15-inch Macbook and a screen-printed contrast base that will keep your bag looking clean.
Mix your affinity for athleisure with delicate perennials when wearing this Flower Printed Nylon Backpack ($42).
The popular Herschel bag gets a fresh twist with colorblock denim. The Herschel Small Settlement Backpack ($50) features an inner sleeve for quick access to smaller items.
Everything's a jungle with this Marc Jacobs Parrot Printed Biker Backpack ($225). It's practically begging you to bring it on your upcoming trip to Tulum.
Feel good when picking up a Stat Kane Backpack ($65), as the brand will hand-deliver a backpack stuffed with essentials to an American child in need.
Get up on the pastel trend with this pale blue Fjallraven "Kanken" Water Resistant Backpack ($80). It's ideal for beach destinations as it's made with water-resistant fabric.
This Loeffler Randall Charming Suede and Leather Backpack ($395) is a minimalist's dream. Imagine wearing it with cropped trousers and a thin shell.
Quilted backpacks are a nice upgrade to the traditional black backpack as the textures is unexpected. The MZ Wallace Metro Leather-Trimmed Quilted Shell Backpack ($245) is also foldable, so you can stuff it away and pack it in your luggage if you want.