Twenty-one stylish and sturdy backpacks to carry into fall

Headed back to the office or class? Whether you’re looking for a solid everyday bag or a feature-packed carry-all that will protect your laptop, we’ve got you covered. Ahead, 21 stylish options designed to make fall fun, in recycled polyester, leather, mesh and more.

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Daypacks

Everlane’s popular commuter-friendly Transit Utility backpack features two external pockets, a water bottle pocket and multiple interior compartments. It’s also made with recycled polyester. $135.

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The Nova bag by Vancouver-based Herschel is available in multiple colours and a variety of prints, including this pretty watercolour floral. It features two top handles and a front pocket and is big enough to fit a 13-inch laptop. $85.

Available for free shipping or in-store pick up from Te Koop’s Queen West store, this Rains roll-top backpack is made with a waterproof fabric. The straps and back panel are padded, and it has a 19-litre capacity. $200.

Made with a water-repellent fabric, Lululemon’s roomy, 22-litre cruiser backpack comes with a structured pocket that can be used for eyewear storage. It’s also designed to hold a water bottle, a 15-inch laptop and even your yoga mat. $178.

Parkland’s 15-inch backpack features a recycled polyester exterior and a decorative patch made from a vegan apple leather material. There are also mesh padded straps and two exterior pockets. $70.

Sporty

This Fjällräven bag can be paired with a hydration system for day hikes and comes with a padded sleeve for a 13-inch laptop. Plus, it’s made with a durable water-repellent fabric. $100.

Great for travel and outdoor adventures, this lightweight Columbia backpack folds up easily when not in use. There are several compartments, including an interior accessory pocket. $40.

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Available in five colour combinations, Topo Designs’ Rover Classic backpack is made with a recycled nylon fabric that can withstand tough conditions. Plus, the straps are reinforced and adjustable. $130.

The North Face’s highly rated Jester backpack comes in a variety of colours and patterns and is offered in two sizes. It’s also comfortable to wear thanks to features like injection-moulded shoulder straps, a padded back panel and a lumbar panel. $100.

Laptop

This 25-litre bag by JanSport features a pretty floral print and can fit a 14-inch laptop. There’s a padded laptop sleeve inside as well as an organizer pocket for things like cords and cables. $85.

Available in a range of colours, The North Face’s Surge backpack is extra roomy and designed to protect your laptop during urban commutes. There’s a removable waist belt for extra support and lots of interior and exterior compartments to keep all your things separated and organized. $180.

This sleek bag by Bellroy comes with two padded pockets, so there’s protection for both your laptop and your tablet. There’s even a designated spot for your stylus pen and a zip pocket for cords and other accessories. $175.

Featuring a minimal, streamlined look, this Herschel backpack can fit a 13-inch laptop or tablet. There are lots of interior pockets for storage, and it comes with a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty. $120.

Leather

Handmade in Toronto, this Uppdoo leather bag can be worn as a backpack or a shoulder bag. It’s made with Italian leather and features Japanese brass hardware. $445.

This Bostanten leather backpack features a front slip pocket, a back zipper pocket and multiple interior compartments. It can fit a 15-inch laptop, and there’s even a matching wallet. $150.

Coach’s polished leather backpack can fit a 15-inch laptop and features stylish buckle detailing and oversized side pockets. Available in denim blue and chalk white. $850

Designed and made in Canada, this unlined leather bag by Roots comes with one main compartment and a single front zipper pocket. It’s big enough to fit a 13-inch laptop, and the straps are adjustable. $328.

Mini

Handmade in Toronto, this fashionable 3D-knit mini backpack by Hoi Bo features leather straps and a drawcord closure. $340.

Eleven Thirty’s Anni mini Italian-leather backpack is made to order locally. It’s 24 centimetres tall and 28 centimetres wide, and you can request solid brass or chrome hardware. $340.

This lightweight Adidas bag can be worn crossbody or as a backpack. There’s one front pocket and adjustable shoulder straps. $93.

This vegan leather backpack by Canadian label Matt and Nat is just big enough to hold an 11-inch tablet and is made primarily with recycled materials. Plus, select colours are currently on sale. $90.