It’s back-to-school season for university attendees everywhere. Whether you’re a freshman stepping foot into your classes for the first time or a graduate student heading back to campus for the sixth year of your studies, it’s definitely time to refresh your bookbag situation with these trendy backpacks. Obviously, you’ll need to carry around your laptop or iPad to each of your classes, as well as your handy notebook, a fresh set of pens and pencils, an array of highlighters, and of course, chargers for all of your devices. For all of the fashion-obsessed people out there, you do not have to sacrifice style for function, especially with these trendy backpacks for your 2024 fall semester.
While many college backpacks are decked out with giant brand logos, mesh pockets, bungee cords, random clasps, and the like, these options are aesthetically pleasing and helpful for a busy day hitting the gym, going to class, stopping at the dining hall, heading out to work, and everywhere else you need to go. These trendy backpacks definitely won’t let you down this back-to-school season, and they will be your BFF all year long. Make sure you’re set with all the class supplies you need for the semester, too.
Everywhere Backpack
This monochrome backpack in color Ideal Mint from Lululemon is simply stunning. It’ll be easy to keep this bag in pristine condition as it’s made out of water-repellent material. Plus, with two water bottle pockets, an internal laptop sleeve, and an external pocket, this is ideal for use all over campus, and on weekend trips.
Vans Checkerboard Backpack
Who doesn’t need a beautifully big tote with a bit of edge? If you’re a Vans girlie, you need to get the checkerboard backpack to match your slip-ons. This bag can easily store your laptop, cords, books, lunch, and anything else your day requires.
JanSport Right Pack Expressions Corduroy Backpack
You can live your best Daisy Jones & The Six life with this corduroy backpack that screams 1970s. With two external pockets, an internal laptop pocket, and a water bottle poclet, you will have enough space for all your school necessities, as well as your little trinkets. You can also opt for this backpack in Deep Juniper.
Mancio Vintage Laptop Backpack
If you love vintage, but don’t want to pay any steep prices, you can opt for this vintage-inspired backpack for less than $30. With a laptop pocket, water bottle pocket, and charging port, you will have battery life on 100% wherever you go.
Chelsea Convertible Backpack
Sometimes, your school year requires a tote bag and a backpack. This Kate Spade option is the perfect way to carry school books and your laptop and also be a cute purse. We love the versatility of this piece.
Fjallraven Kanken
One can never go wrong with the classic Fjallraven Kanken bag. It’s made of water-resistant material and can be carried like a backpack or via its top handles. With a vast array of cute colors, you’ll find the fashionable bag that fits your personality.
Carhartt Convertible Tote Bag With Backpack Straps
If you’re all about the cargo trend, you definitely have to head to the brand that is king of the look. This Carhartt tote/backpack is simple, but so on trend for the year. It easily fits your laptop in an internal sleeve, and stores pens and pencils in its side pocket. You can also get this bag in colors gray, purple, or black.
Patagonia Refugio Daypack 30L
For all of those days that you leave in the morning for early lectures and don’t return until it’s dark, this cute and functional pack is ideal for taking your whole life on the go. Made up of 100% Recycled Polyester, this Patagonia option has a large padded laptop sleeve and special small compartments for charging cords, AirPods, pens, and the like. Plus, this muted color options are simply stunning.
Nike Heritage Eugene Backpack
This Nike bag has nearly 5 stars for a reason. Not only is it quite adorable with its subtle logo, but it’s super effective for the busy college girlie. You’ll have easy access to your laptop in its padded sleeve, zipper pockets on the side and front to hold your keys and phone, and padded straps for comfort on your long campus walks.
