We’re suckers for a super-classic backpack—one reminiscent of both junior-high field trips and seventies Alpine skiers. This one keeps things simple, with just enough detailing to make it special (red zipper pulls and a patch of olive green Connecticut-milled nylon) and high-functioning—a shocking yellow lining makes it much easier to see your keys and chapstick in the bottom of your bag.
What to know: Handmade in Colorado; body measures 19-by-11-by-5 inches; zippered exterior pocket, four interior pockets, and a 13 ½-by-11-inch laptop sleeve; adjustable padded straps can be extended up to 33 inches long; constructed from 1000d Invista Cordura with a water-resistant nylon pack cloth lining, natural leather patches, and U.S.-made YKK zippers.