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I use a tote but would love to switch to a backpack that works when traveling - following!!

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I love my Anvanda bag. I got it about 5 years ago when they launched on Kickstarter and it's held up to both me AND my daughter carting stuff around. It's mostly canvas with vegan leather accents. https://anvanda.com/collections/all

I mainly use it with the shoulder strap because that's what I prefer, but there are backpack straps as well that you can swap out as needed.

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Well I absolutely love my Bartaile backpack which was a Kickstarter project. It holds a ton and is super sleek and business-y. BUT THEY DON'T MAKE THEM ANYMORE! https://www.instagram.com/bartaile/?hl=en.

This Away bag looks pretty great - but it has some lether details (is that off the table?) https://www.awaytravel.com/travel-bags/everywhere-zip-backpack?color=black_nylon&gclid=CjwKCAiAxvGfBhB-EiwAMPakqjWaSxHSdZYFvOfYePLIZk6w20mM9VUiTHbkH_6vjqZzylljVPsrXxoCnHoQAvD_BwE

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I've had a Matt & Nat for years and it still looks brand new...and I take it everywhere: planes, trains and automobiles. Hotels, motels, Holiday Innnnn. Lots of styles. https://us.mattandnat.com/collections/backpacks?gclid=Cj0KCQiA6fafBhC1ARIsAIJjL8l2EqQgBwM_Y9JQvmYlOjRnRSztGgpWlDox5MedliIIHpDt2dUZ_i8aAjpKEALw_wcB

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LOVE the Matt and Nat styles. I had a wallet from them, tho, where the zipper broke fairly early one, and I got skittish. But I'm impressed with your track record!

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I have had a Holly Aiken backpack - vegan leather - for 3-4 years that I use regularly that looks the exact same as the day I bought it (and I am not precious with it at all). It can carry a decent amount (more purse size than bookbag size though). https://hollyaiken.com/

Good luck in your search!

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Ahhhh these are awesome! I shall purchase one for each day of the workweek (I'll find the Bartaile on eBay, maybe, Margit?)!

Thank you so very much!

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Ahh good idea - I also reached out to the person I know who hipped me to them in the first place. Finding out more about what happened to their amazing product....will report back

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I guess I need more info on what is meant by “professional.” I use a Patagonia black hole backpack and also have the PRVK by Wandrd. Those are nicer commuter backpacks but not Kate Spade-y fancy.

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