18M, entering uni soon and looking to replace the Osprey kids’ pack that I’ve been using for the past 9 years.
I’d like a backpack that’s able to carry a 14 inch laptop, a textbook or two, a jacket, an umbrella, a water bottle… A laptop pocket and side pouches for water bottles are preferable but not a must.
Budget approx. 500-700 HKD (64-90 USD). Looking into getting a Jansport Right Pack (with the reinforced bottom), but I’d like to hear your recommendations.
I’ve had a Burton Prospect for the past 6 years and I love it. I think there’s a v2 now, but it looks similar to mine.
It has 2 laptop / tablet sleeves, 2 internal pockets, 2 side pouches, and a very convenient top pocket for sunglasses, which I also use for keys or coins.
It’s also quite indestructible, and should definitely be in budget.
Looks nice! The v2 appears to have some more features too, which is cool. Do you find yourself actually using the compartments, though?
I use the 2 sleeves quite a lot. The inner pockets, not so much, only while travelling.
The only issue I had is the small plastic keyhook in the mesh zipped internal pocket broke. Not a big deal, but I hope they made it more sturdy in the v2.