The 10 Best men's rucksacks
Keep your hands free for the important stuff with these bags that are suitably smart, sporty or casual
Monday 10 September 2012
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1. Rapha
£130, rapha.cc
Panels that follow the curve of your back (while letting in air to prevent sweat) a laptop sleeve, and a stowaway rainproof cover make for the ultimate cycle-to-work bag.
2. Fjallraven Kanken
£55, asos.com
Look like a Scandi schoolboy, if not a fjallraven (Arctic fox), with this jaunty pack from the 50-year-old Swedish brand. An outer newspaper pocket completes the package.
3. Mulberry Postman's Lock
£795, mulberry.com
With its fine leather styling, this is likely to be a touch smarter – and dearer – than your postie's bag. But it's capacious, and easily converts from messenger bag to backpack.
4. London 2012
£15, shop.london2012.com
Now the Games are gone, it's worth a gamble that this will become a souvenir classic. If not, who cares – it's cheap and a fine gym bag for inspired people of any generation.
5. Herschel Little America Mountain Bag
£79, endclothing.co.uk
Channel your inner American Boy Scout with a classic knapsack from Herschel that combines heritage with modern touches.
6. Asos
£15, asos.com
For those who favour simplicity over outdoorsy "heritage". This bag is made of canvas and has a decent-sized front pocket and a zip – and nothing more.
7. Ally Cappelino Wiggo
£160, allycapellino.co.uk
The tribute to our Bradley, the Tour de France and Olympic hero, is a simple affair and you needn't wear it riding, but it comes with a waterproof cover just in case.
8. YMC v Chapman camping rucksack
£225, youmustcreate.com
You'll be excused if you don't head for the hills with this limited edition rucksack, but it'll serve you just as stylishly in town.
9. Aiguille Midi
£89, albamclothing.com
Handmade for Albam by Kendal climbing company, Aguille Alpine Equipment, this pack has a generous 30-litre capacity and should last a lifetime.
10. JanSport
£60, johnlewis.com
My JanSport has survived more than a decade of travel without even managing to look dirty. This durable red number makes an ideal school or aircraft carry-on bag.
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