The Best Backpack You'll Ever Own By Bumble and Bustle

What’s come to be known in my office as “The Backpack,” capitalized, is quite possibly, the best backpack you’ll ever own. Period. It originated with one of my favorite co-workers (yes, Eva, here’s your shout-out) in South Florida and has made its way into many many hands – including my therapist who purchased it after I brought it to one of our sessions! The thing is magic – wait until you see how much I can cart around in it – and it’s perfect for any classy gal in the city, anyone who loves to travel, or any new mom looking for a non-traditional diaper bag.

No, this is not your monogrammed LL Bean from 1994 and I promise you’ll look reasonably chic carrying it around. But why is it the best, you ask??

The Best Backpack Ever: Style and Price

I frequently (not just once or twice) get asked if The Backpack is a TUMI. With the shiny black canvas and gold hardware, it honestly could pass. But no, this budget buy is from a brand called Lily and Drew sold on Amazon and comes in at a whopping $37!!

The Best Backpack Ever: Unlimited Space

Okay, maybe not unlimited, but let’s talk about what I can easily fit without it being overstuffed:

Gym shoes
Gym outfit: leggings, sports bra, tank, socks
Deodorant
Gym lock
Water bottle
Ear buds (case found here)
Computer
Computer charging cable
Multi-device mini charging cable
Mouse
Kindle (case found here)
Pens and highlighters
Tylenol
Sunnies
Bag hook
Lotion
Cuticle oil pen
A couple packs of vitamins
Notebook
AND, my entire clutch that has about 6 lipglosses, mints, hair ties and bobby pins, credit cards, cash, etc.

Mind. Blown.

The Best Backpack Ever: Use Case Scenarios

Not only is this backpack great for the office since it will fit my laptop and anything else I could possibly need, but it’s also great for weekend trips to Starbucks. The real win in my mind though, is for traveling. I love how the bag has a square frame to allow fast and easy access even to items at the bottom of the bag, and handles that snap – making it easy to grab and carry before you have time and space to sling it over your shoulder. I also love that it’s functional for the plane, but I can take it straight to whatever business meeting I’m headed to without it being tacky.

The Best Backpack Ever: On The Back

Like many backpacks, but worth mentioning, this one has a zipper along the back side of the bag to tuck in valuables, like your passport, when on the go. It also has a strap across the back that you can slide over the handle of your roller bag.

The Best Backpack Ever: Not just in black!

If the classic black isn’t for you, this bag comes in a number of colors from the Lily and Drew brand and then a dozen colorways and styles from other designers.

Here are a couple of my favorites: