Backpack brands, which do you prefer?

There's plenty of choice for backpacks suitable for school/uni/work, like:

-Herschel
-Fjallraven Kanken
-Vans
-Hype
-JanSport
-Kipling

Out of so much choice, I was wondering what brands people here like, or if there's anything you despise.

Eastpak are good. They have a 30 year warranty.

Swissgear are excellent - can't fault them.

Swissgear has more of a travel/luggage design instead of for a student. They're pretty big.

I wouldn't have said they were a 'luggage' design: there are plenty of designs for the needs of students, although some of them are big. It depends what you're after. @mnot is a bit of a fan of them, if I remember correctly, as am I.

Yes I like the swissgear stuff quality build & usability, although I personally use sosoon bag (similar idea just a bit cheaper as the brand is less well known).

The bag I took to uni & now use as a researcher is not a wardrobe accessory, function is the priority. I really like the fact they are comfortable, ergonomic on your shoulders; I can fit a laptop, notepad, lunch & a jacket in it yet they still are reasonably compact when not fully filled.

That said students love to drop a £100 on a kanken bag that can barely hold more than a pencil case.

Thanks for that link, mnot. They look very good

There's plenty of choice for backpacks suitable for school/uni/work, like:

-Herschel
-Fjallraven Kanken
-Vans
-Hype
-JanSport
-Kipling
-Eastpak

Out of so much choice, I was wondering what brands people here like, or if there's anything you despise.