6 Reason To Carry A Casual Backpack

Forget athleisure and sporty-chic with their leather rucksacks and polished finishings. Backpacks maybe all the rage amongst the ultra-trendy, but a good old casual backpack is essential no matter where you rank on the style scale.

Think tarp and woven backpacks are just for school kids? Well, we’ve got a few reasons why these bags can carry their own weight in your wardrobe.

1. Don’t dislocate your shoulders trying to lug home bags of heavy groceries. Have your backpack by the door and going for groceries will no longer feel like such a chore.
2. A backpack is the perfect size for slipping your laptop into, whether it’s a 17-inch brick or a tiny tablet. Wearing your laptop on your back will keep it safe and secure without being a hindrance to your shoulders.
3. Sneakers, shower shoes, a towel and a change of clothes can all be stuffed into a roomy backpack. Most casual backpacks can be easily machine-washed, too so no need to worry if your gym bag needs to double as a carry-on, too.
4. When you rely on your bike to get you from point A to point B, you know the benefits of this cheap and efficient form of transportation—but you also know the hassles. Point in case: carrying things. But with a trusty lightweight bag strapped to you back, you’ll be in a for a smooth ride.  
5. Don’t wrestle with bulky luggage for a simple weekend away. When all you need are a couple changes of clothes and an extra pair of shoes, you can get away with just a backpack. Bonus: Can’t check into your hotel room right away? A lightweight backpack will be easier to carry around the city then a rolling suitcase.
6. Between weight restrictions and carry-on limitations, packing for an airplane is something of an acquired skill. Our top tip? Take your backpack instead of a rolling carry-on, so you have one more hand free when you’re navigating the terminal.

Just as important as your wear-with-all black bag, the casual backpack is an essential. More than just a stylish carry-all, these bags will be the workhorse of your wardrobe.

Not just for the playground, these backpacks serve a practical purpose.