Backpacks

Fjallraven for me every time. Can be carried as a shopping bag or worn as a back pack. Mine goes everywhere with me and is now 10+ years old; wearing well.

I have been using backpack style bags for years, without doubt the best place I've found for them has been TJMaxx, they always have a large selection.

Manys the time I have been hit in the face with a backpack when carrier turns, they are totally oblivious that they have hurt you

Have a look at Kipling backpacks, they are quite lightweight. I have a few of them and they are good for everyday use or travelling.

Look at POPSY clothing, they do backpacks among other things, they are amazing

HelterSkelter1

It's the Maya I am looking at ViceVersa which at the moment comes with a free extra ceoss body bag. I have enjoyed looking at the bags on line for a year or so. They seem to be desgned by a woman with useful features. I may give it a go in the colour Graphite or Tan. I can't decide and the cross body in navy as I have no navy bags apart from one bought when I was 21 in .Dickins and Jones which is ridiculously small, buthas sentimental memories.

Yes, I've taken advantage of that deal before - I used the Maya every day for work, and I've had a few of the crossbody ones. I have a black one just now which I use every day.

I have a Mia Tui backpack and find it very practical and roomy.

It's the Maya I am looking at ViceVersa which at the moment comes with a free extra ceoss body bag. I have enjoyed looking at the bags on line for a year or so. They seem to be desgned by a woman with useful features. I may give it a go in the colour Graphite or Tan. I can't decide and the cross body in navy as I have no navy bags apart from one bought when I was 21 in .Dickins and Jones which is ridiculously small, buthas sentimental memories.

RosiesMawagain

I have just bought this Roka one (other brands are available) because I don’t like «plasticky» bags

Roka for me to. I think they are stylish and they hold alot. I also have two of there cross body bags.

I love MiaTui bags - I've got several, including one backpack (think it's the Mickey one) which isn't the 'fake' leather but made of a water-resistant material which is really light. I feel it's very safe because it has a zipped pocket at the bag where I keep my purse, plus you can buy a bag clip which secures the outer zip, so it would be very hard for anyone to open it without you noticing.
I have a travel bag in the same material too, which folds away to nothing but is actually really roomy. I've used it for holidays as you can take it as carry-on luggage.

Thank you for your replies. Very helpful.
I have cross body bags, but want something a bit bigger which I can put on my back.
I want to carry water, perhaps a sandwich or 2 and certainly a book. And a bag which would stay upright if I put it down on the floor.

I do have a small leather back pack but there are no dividing bits inside to keep the water bottle separate and only a small zipped compartment.
I like the idea of the bright colour lining of the Mia bags so you can see what you are looking for. But I take on board that it is essentially plastic. Vegan haha. And could be hot on my back. Its not for long walks or treks, but just for a roomy useful bag for all the hospital appts I seem to have to which I go by bus or train.

The Roka looks jolly though.

I bought a Mia bag……and regretted it! They aren’t real leather, are very heavy empty and made my back very sweaty because of the plastic construction. Sold it

I always feel a bit vulnerable with a backpack somehow. I feel safer with a cross body bag that I can keep a hand on.

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I have just bought this Roka one (other brands are available) because I don’t like «plasticky» bags

I buy them because they have a zipped pocket at the back, which I feel is more secure than using one of the front ones for keys and cards.