Commuter backpacks… but make it fashion

I have to admit, while I chose public transit over driving to work pre-pandemic for the last decade… it was always a hard call. What made it a hard call? Figuring out the right amount of stuff to put in the right bag to make forgoing your own daily drive (and trunk space) worth the hassle.

photo by Ono Kosuki

Between home-prepared meals, clothing for work, the gym, and dare one say — social plans, it can be much like solving a riddle when deciding what to bring on your daily commute.

Once you stop laughing at the notion that this can be done, wrap your head around the bag being chic. Here are some of my top picks when considering both form and function:

MZ Wallace Metro Convertible Backpack ($265)

MZ Wallace Metro Backpack ($245)

CUYANA Leather Backpack ($448)

MATT & NAT FABI Mini Vegan Backpack — Vintage ($155 CAD)

EVERLANE The ReNew Transit Backpack ($85)

Dagne Dover Dakota Neoprene Backpack ($200)

Caraa Collection Studio ToteLeather Medium in Black ($325)

Honest City Backpack ($150)

RAINS Rolltop Rucksack ($125)

Pro tip: always check the dimensions on your bag to ensure your laptop or tablet fit nicely alongside your fav new hand sanitizer. Shop these bags.