

The best backpacks to get you back to work in style
From Horizn Studios to Emigré
Words: Gentleman's Journal
Sure, backpacks might take you back to your school days, and might not instantly instil ideas of looking your coolest, but the thing that's so great about them is that when you're using a backpack, you’re hands-free, with the weight of your belongings evenly rested on your shoulders. Which means, for anyone on the go, only good things.
Whether you’re hiking in the Pennines, doing the Sunday food haul or commuting to work, a decent backpack is of great use. And they're not just for kids. Backpacks have earned their place in fashion, and their once-not-so-cool reputation is a thing of the past.
And so, we've scoured the Internet to find some of the best backpacks for men right now, from Horizn Studios to Emigré.
Emigré backpack

Emigré's backpack does exactly what you need a backpack to do. Featuring signature specs - a durable outer and water-resistant structure - this backpack comes with a minimalist aesthetic and all-purpose functionality to suit your everyday needs.
Bennet Winch backpack

Bennett Winch's leather backpack is handmade in England using traditional techniques and materials reimagined for a contemporary world. Internally, a protective laptop sleeve, low profile pockets and a removable nylon wet compartment keep everything in order.
Carl Frederik backpack

Carl Frederick has got its travel gear down, and the Day-to-Day backpack is no exception. Designed to provide exceptional performance on the go, this backpack is cut from a 100 per cent recycled nylon and is ready for all climates. Meanwhile it has a collapsible design, and you can adjust the capacity depending on your needs.
Millican backpack

Millican's backpack comes with a hidden laptop sleeve (up to 15") and internal pockets, as well as a neat roll top design. It's light, tough and sustainable and ideal for any walk, climb or commute.
Horizn Studios backpack

German brand Horizn Studios' backpack takes inspiration from the 'Gion' district in Kyoto and is cut from a nylon with a water-resistant finish.
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