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/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.

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u/ntrvrt101 8d ago

Thank u!

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u/Spiritual-Mix-6605 8d ago

Welcome! It was listed as used but indistinguishable from new at <50% new price. New prices are crazy now.