School backpacks
Looking for a Lightweight and Practical School Backpack for Urban Use?
Take advantage of an incredible selection of urban backpacks at Glisshop and find the perfect bag at the best price. Whether it's for secondary school, college, university or even commuting to work, the street-style backpacks we offer come fully equipped with practical features and will let you carry your tablet or laptop safely.
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The sturdy and versatile Bts Oakley Backpack 20L Blackout offers a padded laptop compartment and side pockets.
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The Bts Oakley Backpack 20L Team Navy is versatile for every moment of everyday life, whether for work, college or high school.
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The Bts Oakley Backpack 20L Cement is a versatile backpack ideal for the city. It effortlessly accommodates your gear in its large zipped pocket.
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As practical for the skatepark as it is for school, the Oakley Bts 20L Tiger Camo backpack offers a padded laptop compartment and a total volume of 20 liters.
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Ideal for carrying your skateboard and all your gear, the Oakley Bts 20L backpack is designed to make every day a unique experience.
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Ideal for carrying your stuff to school or the office, the Bts Oakley Backpack 20L Red Line lets you hang your skateboard for those who prefer to get around in other ways.
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The Cabaia Adventurer Medium 18L Paris is the perfect backpack for your urban adventures thanks to its wide opening, water repellent finish and multiple pockets.
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The Eastpak Day Pak'r 24L is a spacious, ergonomic daily backpack with multiple compartments, ideal for school, work or city outings.
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Looking for a practical, comfortable backpack for your daily travels? Eastpak's Padded Double 24L Black backpack is for you! Thanks to its large capacity, you can easily fit a 13" laptop and all your essentials inside. What's more, it features a bottle holder for your favorite beverage. Adjustable shoulder straps and a padded back panel ensure optimum comfort on the move.
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Which Features Matter Most in an Urban Backpack?
We work with top brands to offer durable backpacks that won’t let you down and will stand up to daily use. Often inspired by hiking models, both in terms of design and performance, outdoor brands provide robust, high-quality products.
While toughness and build quality are essential, added features can offer everyday comfort and practicality. Here are some useful elements to look for, depending on your needs:
– 'Organizer' compartments (for stationery and small items).
– Dedicated laptop and/or tablet compartments.
– External pockets for quick access to your essentials.
– Chest straps to balance heavier loads and improve comfort, especially on larger models, helping to protect your back.
What Style of Backpack Is Best for Urban Use?
Eco-Friendly Urban Backpacks from Picture and Patagonia
Top outdoor brands like Picture Organic Clothing and Patagonia offer a wide range of street-style backpacks made using environmentally friendly methods. For example, Picture’s urban backpacks and Patagonia’s city backpacks use materials such as recycled polyester and organic cotton to help reduce environmental impact. Both brands are also committed to ethical manufacturing and fair labour conditions.
Backpacks with Skate Carry Systems
You’ll find skate-friendly options in the Burton backpack range and among the street backpacks from Dakine.
Vintage-Style Backpacks
Whether in bold or muted colours, ethnic prints, drawstring closures or flap pockets — retro backpacks are very much in style. These vintage models are inspired by the colours and materials of classic hiking packs, combined with modern functionality and comfort.
How to Choose the Right School Backpack?
The School Backpack: A Choice Not to Overlook
We also offer more classic, ergonomic and durable models for everyday school use. Each brand offers its own styles, colours and sizes — the choice is yours! However, don’t overlook the importance of selecting a proper school backpack. It might seem like a minor purchase, but since it’s used every day, if the bag lacks ergonomic support, it could cause discomfort or even back pain.
Why Choose a School Backpack from an Outdoor Brand?
School backpack brands like Deuter, Dakine, Thule and Patagonia apply their expertise in technical and hiking backpacks to everyday school bags, making them more ergonomic. Given the weight of school supplies, books and folders, it’s essential to choose a backpack that’s comfortable to carry. Features like load-lifters, padded back panels and cushioned shoulder straps are not just extras — they’re ergonomic essentials often missing from mainstream backpack designs.
What Are the Advantages of Different School Backpack Models?
As well as being ergonomic, the backpacks we offer come packed with features, with each brand offering its own unique strengths.
Dakine’s Mission model is a must-have, combining laptop and tablet compartments with a skate carry system. It also includes ergonomic features like a chest strap, hip belt, and quick-access external pockets.
Burton offers serious competition with their Kilo Pack — perfect for school and skating alike. It boasts generous volume and features including a skate carry system, laptop and tablet compartments, organiser pockets, and multiple internal and external storage spaces.
Deuter and Thule take a more minimalist and functional approach, offering compact, well-organised backpacks. The Deuter Giga and Thule Enroute Triumph 2 offer all the ergonomics and look of a true hiking backpack while featuring all the compartments you need for carrying your laptop, documents, supplies, and more.