Navy Poseidon Backpack

Navy Poseidon Backpack
(costco.ca)
57$+tax

A decent backpack-stylish and a back-support structure common to backpacks these days. The main compartment is too small for large textbooks, so forget using this for studying purposes. Keeping a spare change of cloths is possible, but not much beyond that (it's a small backpack). The side pockets aren't practical for stashing waterbottles-maybe a can of pop, but even that's a bit of a stretch.

Poseidon Backpack

Poseidon Backpack

(costco.ca)

57$ + tax

Really good back support. Both a waist and nipple strap, giving a really secure feeling.

However it is lacking in compartments and volume. My water bottle keeps falling out of the side pockets. There is one main compartment, and a small pencil-holder sized one on the dorsal side. Not very useful if you're planning to go for a swim, or have need to separate textbooks from something potentially soggy.

All in all, this is a great pack for day hikes, but not too great if you're expecting a diverse array of activities throughout your day.

Roots Computer Backpack

Roots Computer Backpack

(Costco.ca)

50$+tax

This clever little backpack sports has more than enough pouches and pockets for students life. Personally I liked having a space for shoes/swimming gear, and it was decently protected from books. Important papers were secure in the laptop section-although I didn't trust my laptop in there after I found some scratches on my laptop case after a days use. I found myself wrapping my laptop around a towel for transportation after this. Cumbersome, but I take pride in keeping my laptop in mint condition as long as possible. Another bonus is two drink pouches on each side, and slutty enough to accept a nalgene bottle-definetly a plus. Another downside was the large, soft plastic zipper tags keep falling off. Pretty annoying.