The best everday backpacks are functional, durable and affordable. They’ll comfortably hold a day’s worth of textbooks, notebooks and extracurricular accouterments without bursting at the seams or straining your back. Made to be used every day, they’re cut from long-lasting Cordura and ballistic nylon and include reliable YKK zippers. All this value is combined in a product that won’t break the bank. Depending on your needs, there are a number of bags that check all the boxes — check out 10 great options under $100 below.
JanSport Right Pack
Courtesy ZapposThis classic piece of campus kit is simple, but has all the essentials. It’s cut from durable Cordura fabric and has padded shoulder straps and features a large main compartment that’s large enough for several textbooks and notebooks. It also comes with a padded internal laptop sleeve as well as a smaller front utility pocket that is ideal for keys, pens and other accessories.
Matador On Grid Packable Backpack
Courtesy HuckberryIf you need something that’s compact, you can’t get much more compact than this. That’s because the backpack can actually pack into itself, saving space and saving you in a pinch when you’ve suddenly got more to carry. It’s made with a waterproof 100-denier nylon fabric and comes with a laptop sleeve, expandable water bottle pockets and bartack reinforcement throughout.
