What is the best backpack brand that you know of?

I'm looking for a backpack that is good for my back for college. I've had Jansport backpacks in the past but their adjustable straps are always getting caught on things which changes them unevenly. Please recommend a good backpack brand that won't have this problem.

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FrozenWasteland · 61-69, M

I've always gone to Mountain Equipment Coop (now Mountain Equipment Company, I think) and asked their advice. They carry quite a few brands, including their own, which is what I've used forever.

Though come to think of it, that might be just a Canadian thing, so that might not work for you, depending.

If MEC isn't a good option, I'd second @CookieCrumbs choice of North Face for something readily available and good quality. Also available at MEC, I think.

SW-User

Swiss Gear

hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M

What is the purpose of the backpack? Carrying books or are you doing hiking and need to carry food and camping equipment?

MightyLion · 18-21, M

Books and possibly laptop @hippyjoe1955

hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M

@MightyLion Oh Ok. I have never used a backpack for that purpose so I couldn't begin to tell you. I used to do a lot of hiking camping in my younger years and I had a number of backpacks some much better than others.

Starcrossed · 41-45, F

I like the swissgear I use for work, but it has dangly straps too... I dont recall getting them caught on things.

Keeper · M

One that has a beer holder. Or water.

CookieCrumbs · F

North Face

humidtiddies · 22-25, F

tiddies

SkeetSkeet · 100+, F

Jansport

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