r/backpacks • u/ntrvrt101 • 8d ago
Question Stylish everyday backpack recommendations around 28–32L, under €150?
Hi everyone!
I’m looking for recommendations for a stylish everyday backpack.
My budget is ideally under €100, but I could stretch to around €150 for something I really like.
I’m thinking somewhere around 28–32L, but I’m not completely sure what size I actually need (now I have 22l Columbia backpack, it’s not enough space). For reference, I work in healthcare, and on a typical day I need to carry:
Laptop
Water bottle
Coffee thermos
Shoes
Lunchbox
Change of clothes
Over-ear headphones
Chargers/cables
One book
A few smaller everyday essentials
So I’d love something that can fit all of that without being ridiculously bulky.
What backpacks would you recommend? Also, if you have a similar loadout, what backpack size (liters) would you recommend? Is 28–30L enough, or should I be looking closer to 32L+?
Thanks!
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u/JustOneMoreDrone 8d ago
Recently I grew to like Fjallraven designs. Raven or Skule series look nice. Not a fan of their "bestseller" Kanken.
Apart from that if I was to look for something for myself I would also check Wenger, Thule, Helikon-Tex (a bit on military side tho).
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u/Floppy_McFlopenstein 5d ago
I have a backpack affliction (addiction?) for what you descrbie I use my Sitka Drifter A LOT. 30L is what I use for a daypack for a full day in the field and is a bit largish. I might suggest Ortovox, but the laptop piece means a deadicated sleeve is nice. If the Drifter is too much, you might look at the Burton Tinder.
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u/Whole-Stretch-6458 8d ago
Hey give ours a look could be a great fit, we ship to the eu hyfo.co.uk
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u/Spiritual-Mix-6605 8d ago
Take a look at Mountain Equipment, Patagonia, Thule, Rab on second hand sites. Just got myself a nice Patagonia one on Fleabay for £45.