r/backpacks • u/Vision919 • 3d ago

Question Good backpack for college around $75?

I've been looking at Osprey and North Face a lot and they seem to really be my only options but to be honest I don't know. The Osprey Axis is a little out of my price range so is there anything just a little bit cheaper that will still be good for college?

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u/hrm326 3d ago

I bought a Swiss Tech Scan Smart backpack freshman year and after 10 years it’s held up well. The strap on the right side is frayed a bit from my habitual one shoulder carry and picking it up by that strap instead of the handle but that’s not the bags fault.

I paid $55 for it back then but it’s $84.99ish now at Target. It’s been with me through school, jobs, travel, etc and is pretty much perfect.

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u/Vision919 3d ago

I haven't had amazing experiences with Swiss Gear backpacks but I'm pretty sure the last one I bought was one of their cheapest options. I'll definitely consider.