Choose Your Backpack Based on Your Personality

No matter your personality or style, we've got a stylish backpack with your name written all over it.

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August 02, 2018

Water bottle? Check. Organic trail mix? Check. If you love to hit up your local hiking trails as soon as you finish studying, this hiking backpack is calling your name. It features dual side water bottle pouches, so you can always stay hydrated. There's a laptop sleeve in the middle compartment, as well as a deluxe organizer panel for everything you might need on your hike.

BUY IT: Urban Outfitters, $90

This stylish backpack is perfect for all the cat lovers out there. It has a roomy central compartment for books or a laptop and a generous front pocket, too. You can even get it personalized with your initials!

BUY IT: Pottery Barn Teen, $69.50

Whether you're coworking in a coffee shop or hitting up your local farmer's market, this roomy rucksack is ready for the challenge. With a water-resistant exterior, antique brass rivets and adjustable straps, this handsome bag is ready to rumble.

BUY IT: Food52, $198

Is it a backpack or is it a bag? We don't know, and we don't care. Instead of the traditional backpack style, this bag is worn cross body. You can't fit in quite as much as you can with a standard backpack, but frankly, this is much more comfortable to wear. There's also a super convenient front pocket where you can keep your phone or wallet easily accessible.

BUY IT: Urban Outfitters, $59

Sure, you have a research paper to write and a midterm chemistry test to study for, but that doesn't mean you can't have some fun in the process. If you're always making everyone laugh, you definitely need a backpack like this. This baby has an interior pocket that can fit a laptop up to 15 inches snugly, as well as a padded nylon back and bottom.

BUY IT: Society6, $69.99

Though it's brand-new, this faux leather backpack has a worn, vintage vibe to it. It's a bit slimmer than your average backpack, but there's still plenty of room for your laptop and a few books in there. The brushed-gold hardware accents are fab and help make this knapsack look a bit more sophisticated.

BUY IT: ModCloth, $59

Maybe you like to let it all hang out? With this clear backpack, you can see everything you've got at all times. It's made of clear plastic PVC (so it's super durable!) and has plenty of pockets for all of your gear. With this backpack, you'll never, ever, ever lose your keys again.

BUY IT: Home Depot, $25.61

Let's "taco 'bout" how adorable this backpack is, OK? If Taco Tuesday is pretty much every single day in your world, why not share your love with everyone? The front pocket is, of course, a little, stuffed taco. But there's also plenty of room inside for all of your daily essentials.

BUY IT: Amazon, $98

If you're always ready for a road trip or have "weekend getaway" on your calendar more times than you can count, this backpack/luggage hybrid has your name all over it. You can certainly rock this backpack on your back if you want, but if you stuff it with some heavy gear or too many pairs of shoes, not to worry. You can pop up the handle and wheel it right into your hotel room. There are lockable zippers and plenty of compartments for everything you might need.

BUY IT: Amazon, $179

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