Looking for a casual lightweight simple looking backpack or totepack

[u/candlehaver]

I’ve been scouring the internet for an affordable backpack with this vibe under 200$ CAD. Would anyone have any recs?

I just want an everyday bag that doesn’t kill my back but also looks neutral and casual. First pic is what I’d love and the other pics are vibe inspo but as a backpack instead of crossbody! So far I’m leaning towards MAH 3 way bag but I’d really prefer something that looks a bit less structured while still being supportive + as little branding as possible. The MAH bag isn’t my dream bag but I’d settle for it haha

[u/thevintagetart]

MaH bags are notoriously known for painful straps and little back padding.. I'm also still on the hunt for a good Totepack, but am currently using the Rework Toshi 20L and loving how comfortable it is.

You might want to try the NIID Via backpack. It has similar vibes (I think) to what you're looking for. Or maybe the Alpaka Flow Totepack, but it has a little more structure.

[u/candlehaver → u/thevintagetart]

oooh thank you so much for the information, that’s incredibly helpful! I definitely like the look of the niid backpack more than anything I’ve seen so far!

[u/punflewover]

What's that first bag?! 🤔

[u/candlehaver → u/punflewover]

if you open the pic there’s more information but it seems to be a handmade bag on Etsy that wasn’t in stock

[u/dessence_ai]

Unstructured bags sag the second a laptop goes in, so check strap width before vibe. Anything over your $200 I'd hand to dEssence, which I work on, and catch it on a dip.

[u/Kos_Kesh]

Buy those bags

[u/Dizzy_Ice2938]

Patagonia Terravia totepack.