best backpack for college

[PurplDrank]

Im taking some medical classes and alot of the books are not actually books. They are papers with wholes in them that you need to put into a binder. So i will be carrying around a large binder or two along with a tablet/laptop and lab booklet.

 

Looking for a sturdy backpack. Anyone have any suggestions?

[Real_PhillBert]

Swiss gear makes great stuff. That one backpack got me through all of engineering school. 

 

Best of luck with your classes!

[TVwazhere]

2 minutes ago, Real_PhillBert said:

Swiss gear makes great stuff. That one backpack got me through all of engineering school. 

 

Best of luck with your classes!

+1 for Swiss

[Guest]

It’s unanimous. 

Swissgear has a lot of support. 

 

Unlesz youre going to buy an alice pack, go Swiss gear. 

[dalekphalm]

I too used a Swiss Gear backpack for College. It was a great pack. I actually replaced it with a newer Swiss Gear backpack recently too.

[PurplDrank]

1 minute ago, dalekphalm said:

I too used a Swiss Gear backpack for College. It was a great pack. I actually replaced it with a newer Swiss Gear backpack recently too.

best swissgear backpack? they have a few with alot of options

 

[Guest]

2 minutes ago, PurplDrank said:

best swissgear backpack? they have a few with alot of options

 

Just about anything works. If you have a bestbuy store or Walmart, they should have those for sale & see what fits your needs. 

My brother had one with a laptop slot so he could carry that with him. 

 

I didn’t have textbooks so I grabbed the first $20 backpack that could hold a laptop. 

 

Edit

If Walmart has them, bring binders from the school section and see how many you can fit in the different models. 

[dalekphalm]

4 minutes ago, PurplDrank said:

best swissgear backpack? they have a few with alot of options

 

I don't know if there's a "best" one. And frankly I have no idea what "model number" the ones I've owned even are.

 

I got a medium-large one w/ a nice Laptop sleeve inside. My new one also has a tablet sleeve in a different pocket (I actually use it for storing books (novels) so I can read on the go).

[TacoSenpai]

This is the one I use for work and even used it for school and travel (I have the black one).  Durable as hell and tons of space and pockets.

 

https://www.511tactical.com/rush-24-backpack.html

 

You don't have to attach the extra MOLLE stuff and just use the bag and its is great

[PurplDrank]

9 minutes ago, LordOTaco said:

This is the one I use for work and even used it for school and travel (I have the black one).  Durable as hell and tons of space and pockets.

 

https://www.511tactical.com/rush-24-backpack.html

 

You don't have to attach the extra MOLLE stuff and just use the bag and its is great

i like it, but not looking to spend $129 on a back pack. the most im willing to spend is $60-$70

[Guest]

If you really like the military backpacks, Rothco has a “3 day assault pack” that lacks a laptop slot but is 50~ USD, durable NOT waterproof, and can hold a bit of stuff. 

[Guest]

6 hours ago, LordOTaco said:

This is the one I use for work and even used it for school and travel (I have the black one).  Durable as hell and tons of space and pockets.

 

https://www.511tactical.com/rush-24-backpack.html

 

You don't have to attach the extra MOLLE stuff and just use the bag and its is great

+1 for Rush 24.

[Dash Lambda]

Maxpedition makes the best sling packs I've ever tried, I currently have the Kodiak. I expect their normal backpacks are just as good but with more straps. A bit pricey though...

 

I'm surprised everyone immediately jumped to Swissgear. That's not to say I don't think they deserve it, I have no idea (never owned one)... It's just not a company I would've ever thought to mention.

[dalekphalm]

2 hours ago, Dash Lambda said:

Maxpedition makes the best sling packs I've ever tried, I currently have the Kodiak. I expect their normal backpacks are just as good but with more straps. A bit pricey though...

 

I'm surprised everyone immediately jumped to Swissgear. That's not to say I don't think they deserve it, I have no idea (never owned one)... It's just not a company I would've ever thought to mention.

Where do you live? It could be a regional thing.

 

In Canada (Ontario, specifically), Swiss Gear is all over the place, sold in most shops (Staples, Best Buy, Bentley's, etc)

[Dash Lambda]

2 hours ago, dalekphalm said:

Where do you live? It could be a regional thing.

In Canada (Ontario, specifically), Swiss Gear is all over the place, sold in most shops (Staples, Best Buy, Bentley's, etc).

That could be, I live in Michigan.

I do see Swiss Gear backpacks, but I see a lot more from High Sierra and Oakley.

[PurplDrank]

13 hours ago, Dash Lambda said:

That could be, I live in Michigan.

I do see Swiss Gear backpacks, but I see a lot more from High Sierra and Oakley.

I live in southeast michigan. I see plenty of those as well. Particularly in Macomb and oakland community colleges

[JZStudios]

On 8/14/2018 at 7:51 AM, LordOTaco said:

This is the one I use for work and even used it for school and travel (I have the black one).  Durable as hell and tons of space and pockets.

 

https://www.511tactical.com/rush-24-backpack.html

 

You don't have to attach the extra MOLLE stuff and just use the bag and its is great

I used to have a swiss gear that I beat the hell out of through high school and finally retired it for the 5.11 Rush 24.

Dunno about longevity really haven't actually used it much. But it does have craploads of pockets and massive interior space, including a pouch for a water bladder or y'know... body armor plates.

All the MOLLE straps everywhere are pretty useful for sticking whatever else you want just about anywhere on the outside.

 

But Swiss gear is pretty reliable for cheaper too. Not as "full-featured."