Some time ago, I wanted to change a commuter bag for myself. I spent a long time and sorted out 16 foreign backpack brands that were mentioned more frequently. Although almost all the pictures are backpacks, many brands not only have backpacks, but also travel bags, computer bags, school bags and even mountaineering bags.
When buying a backpack, in addition to the shape design, you should pay more attention to parameters such as practicality, size, volume, and materials. Finding a good-looking, well-fitting backpack is just as difficult as finding a good-looking, well-fitting dress, so be patient.
01 Eastpak Features: Resistant, stable
Eastpak, ( go shopping), a famous luggage brand in the United States. In the history of backpacks, it was the first manufacturer to use DuPont fabric Codura for backpacks, which greatly improved the durability of the backpacks it produced, and even won orders from the US military.
Eastpak's backpacks are known for their solidity and durability. Every backpack they produce has a 30-year warranty. The first two years are almost unconditional warranty, so get the invoice. It is quite durable, and it is not easy to wear it out.
The style of Eastpak is relatively simple and elegant, but overall it is relatively monotonous, but it is easy to match. When the backpack is first used, the shoulder straps will be very hard, and it will take a while to set the shape. It has the effect of reducing pressure, and it will become more and more comfortable when carried for a long time.
The fabric is made of Dupont fabric, which is waterproof, but it cannot be soaked for a long time. When cleaning, use neutral washing powder or detergent. Do not use chlorine bleaching detergent, and fabric softener cannot be used. Its accessory Japanese YKK zipper is also smooth to use.
The disadvantage is that there are fewer inner pockets, especially for girls' various messy things, which are inconvenient to place. In addition, a friend mentioned that because the quality of the backpack is so good, the backpack was not damaged from the first day of junior high school to the graduation of high school, so there is no reason to replace the backpack.
Eastpak’s backpacks range from a little over a hundred yuan to thousands of yuan, but the price of most backpacks is in the range of 300 to 500. If it is used as a school bag or commuting bag, it is still very cost-effective considering its quality.
02 JanSport Features: durable, young
JanSport, (to go shopping), is a backpack brand founded in the United States in 1967. At the beginning, it only made mountaineering bags. It is very famous in the United States because of its excellent quality and durable products, but it was later acquired by VF Group. acquisition.
JanSport backpacks are divided into many series, including travel, common use, classic, thick leather, etc., to meet the needs of daily life, study, travel, adventure, camping, etc.
His backpack has the same decompression effect as Eastpak, but the quality is still slightly inferior to Eastpak, but the price is cheaper. The main material of the backpack is a new type of fabric from DuPont, which is waterproof, wear-resistant, tough, high-quality, and rich in color.
In terms of style, Jansport is younger and has more colors and styles, while Eastpak is more calm and simple. If you want to buy a good quality backpack, JanSport is a good choice.
If you are price sensitive and want a durable backpack, the JanSport is a better choice than the Eastpak.
03 Herschel Features: Canadian national bag, high exposure rate
Herschel is a Canadian luggage brand (go shopping), very popular in Canada, there is a saying that almost every student in Canada owns one (affordable brand).
The three models that are relatively common are classic, little America, and settlement. Among them, little American is the most popular. It may be because this model often appears in some Korean dramas and variety shows, but because of the price, the real best-selling one is the classic style.
Herschel is characterized by saving effort on the back and being able to pack, with different styles and many styles. The disadvantage is that the metal zipper is more difficult to pull, the leather zipper is easy to fall off, and the thread ends are easy to crack. Bag is also durable, but not as good as Eastpak, JanSport, but passable. Waterproof is also good.
In addition, there is a simple and rough method of classifying backpacks according to the opening method. Herschel backpacks are divided into two categories. One type uses magnets as the opening, represented by Little America; the other type uses zipper openings, represented by Heritage is represented.
The advantage of Little America is that it has a computer interlayer and shoulder pads, so it is not so hard on the back. But for smaller girls, Heritage may be more suitable. Of course, it still depends on personal preference.
In terms of price, it is not cheap compared to Eastpak and JanSport above. If you really like their backpacks and mind the price, you need to carefully consider and compare different styles and prices. But if you are not sensitive to price, choose the expensive one, and the collision rate will drop linearly.
04 Fjällräven Feature: Loved by Wenqing
Fjällräven is an outdoor brand in Sweden. (go shopping), and its products cover backpacks, tents, sleeping bags and outdoor clothing.
The most popular arctic fox backpacks are the KӒNKEN series. There is not much difference in the style of this series of backpacks, but there are slight differences in details, colors, and sizes. They are very popular in Northern Europe and have countless fans in China.
The KӒNKEN series of backpacks are simple and elegant in design, and are very popular with Wenqing. Many people love them. Although the style is single, there are many colors. It is a very light bag.
The waterproof effect is very good, wear-resistant, and can be loaded, but the version is relatively hard, and there are few pockets. In addition, the straps are very thin, so it doesn’t matter if you don’t carry much, but if you carry a lot of things, remember to buy the matching decompression belt by the way, otherwise it will be uncomfortable to carry.
Compared with ordinary bags, the KӒNKEN series backpacks are not resistant to dirt and are easy to fade. It is not recommended to wash them. The color will definitely fade after washing, and the edges will turn white. If you carry it a little, the shape will collapse. , can't hold it up. If you really need to clean it, you must use a special decontamination wipe, which is available in official stores.
In addition, waxing is usually required for maintenance. The maintenance method is to first coat the entire bag with wax, and then blow it with a hair dryer. The wax will immediately melt into the fabric. The wax sticks are available in the official store. After waxing, the bag will feel like new and the color will be brighter.
05 Cote&ciel Features: cutting-edge design, beauty first
The earliest I knew about this brand was through the ISAR RUCKSACK that they cooperated with Evernote. At that time, I was an in-depth user of Evernote, so I learned about its peripheral products.
cote&ciel is a young brand founded in 2008 in the Marais district of Paris (go shopping). Cote&ciel, which means "coast and sky" in French, symbolizes the admiration for the collision between the coast and the sky, and draws inspiration from nature.
Compared with other backpacks, the cote&ciel backpack has a very bold shape design. Many styles can be regarded as very cutting-edge designs in the backpack industry, and it is difficult to find the same style on the market. The most important thing about this brand's bag is its shape design, which can be said to be its soul.
Cote&ciel's product line covers a wide range: backpacks, messenger bags, dumpling bags, handbags, travel bags, handbags, storage bags and wallets are involved. Moreover, some joint products are often produced. For example, in addition to joint products with Evernote, it has also jointly launched a series of Apple product accessories with Apple.
There will be new styles every year, and innovations will be made in design (various textures, lines, contrasting colors or solid colors) and materials (currently canvas, coated canvas, leather, polyester fiber, environmentally friendly yarn, etc.).
In addition, almost all cote&ciel backpacks have their own computer compartments, which are suitable for programmers. The fabric and zipper are waterproof, dirt-resistant and durable. The disadvantage is that for the sake of shape, the volume and weight are sacrificed. Most of the backpacks are not light in weight, and the design of the carrying system is also very ordinary, which makes it difficult to carry.
In addition, the cote&ciel backpack is more suitable for tall people, and it is difficult for short people to control it. Be careful if you are under 175cm in height!
If you are an office worker and have to commute with a computer bag, move to the "Computer Bag Selection Guide".
06 Sprayground Features: Street, Frenzy, Graffiti
Some people say that there are two kinds of backpacks in the world, namely Sprayground and other brand backpacks. Although this is a bit exaggerated, it is not unreasonable.
Sprayground is an American brand (go shop) founded by New York design lion David Ben David (aka DBD). Initially, the brand was positioned as a graffiti-style backpack, with a style that emphasizes pure street culture. The later advocacy of fashion and culture made DBD and his team decide to infuse it with a new label.
Many people think that Sprayground's backpacks are primary school students' backpacks, although not all of them are suitable for primary school students, after all, there are good students, right?
The backpacks of this brand have many styles, fancy, cool, and street style, and the patterns on the bags are very creative, mainly spoofs and graffiti, most of which are exaggerated and avant-garde. The styles are updated very quickly, and each new product can make people's eyes shine. The creativity is really unlimited.
The details are handled well. Although there are some thread stubs and crooked wiring, the overall work is pretty good. The material is thick and there is no problem with daily use.
Generally speaking, people who like fanatics prefer this brand, which is suitable for children's shoes with exaggerated personality and street style. It can really be said that it is a backpack brand that people who like it like it very much, and those who don’t like it dare not carry it on their backs.
In fact, it is very difficult for you to estimate a price before choosing a bag, because you like such a strong style of bag, the style difference is not big, and the printing is the selling point, so it is more about seeing the one you like. , No matter how expensive it is, you have to buy it, right? You can never buy something you don't like.
07 kipling Features: Female, Moderate
In 1987, kipling, (to go to the store), was founded in Antwerp, Belgium, and was acquired by VF Group in 2004. It is a world-renowned fashion and leisure bag brand. There is an iconic little monkey on the bag.
If you are a person who pays great attention to the quality of bags, kipling bags are still very cost-effective.
Kipling is mainly aimed at female consumers. Its bags are well-designed, simple and elegant, very European and American. It is very good at using bright and lively colors. Each bag has many colors to choose from.
The material is generally made of ultra-thin advanced nylon material, which is wear-resistant, waterproof, easy to fold, easy to color, easy to clean, and is especially suitable for various functions required by travel.
08 LeSportsac Feature: Female, Printing
The brand LeSportsac (go shopping) was founded in New York in 1974, mainly targeting female consumers, and was the first to make a classic folding nylon bag out of parachute material. The characteristic of its brand lies in the fusion of American sports style, the combination of various colors and prints, and the emphasis on functionality.
As far as backpacks are concerned, there are quite a lot of styles. The material is light and impervious to water. The inner and outer structures of the bag are rich, and the zipper is also very smooth. Compared with kipling, LeSportsac has a wide variety of styles and colors, which is very pleasing to the eye. However, due to the material, it is not very wear-resistant, so be careful when using it.
09 Converse Features: Converse, students
This brand really doesn't need much introduction.
There are not many styles of Converse backpacks, but they are not too few. The quality of the product is good, and it is also very durable. Most Converse backpacks have a lot of interlayers. I am no longer afraid that there will be no place to put wallets, bank cards, ID cards, aunt papers, private money, etc. There are too many pockets, and the memory is almost gone. To doubt life! And the space is also large enough, whether you are traveling or going to school, you can stuff anything in it.
The price is not too expensive, and there are often activities. Students who are short on money can take advantage of the activities, which is much cheaper. . Compared with other brands above, it has a lot of conscience.
10 ROOTOTE Feature: Japanese civilian bag, dual-purpose backpack
ROOTOTE is a luggage brand (go shopping) under the Japanese Super Planning Company. The brand name is taken from the ending sound of "Kangaroo" (kangaroo), and the element of "tote" (tote bag) is added, which aptly interprets the characteristics of the brand . Not only does the logo have a kangaroo on the side, but the bags always have side pockets on the outside, like a kangaroo's pouch, and so the name was born.
In addition to the simple tote bag, ROOTOTE also launched a series of backpacks, which are very ingeniously designed, can be carried by hand or shoulder, not only good-looking, but also very functional. In addition, ROOTOTE pays great attention to freshness and sense of design. It has cooperated with many artists and attracted a large number of fans. In Japan, there is even a street bag, which is very popular among young people.
Although the structure is simple, the ROOTOTE handbag has a large enough capacity and is very practical. With its cute and fashionable pattern design and lightweight canvas material, it can be controlled whether it is shopping or going out on the street. The key price is close to the people, easy to carry around, and can reduce the use of plastic bags when shopping, which is very environmentally friendly. And the product line is very rich, you can always find one you like.
11 Cath Kidston Features: English, retro, floral
Cath Kidston is a relatively small brand in the UK. The brand was founded by the founder Cath Kidston in 1993. It was originally just a traditional grocery store in Notting Hill, England. The store sold traditional fabrics, furniture, classical appliances and other commodities. Mainly.
However, this is also the source of inspiration for Ms. CathKidston. She transformed the traditional British country style pattern into a fashionable and cute print, and applied it to various small daily objects. The classic and retro small floral pattern created by Ms. CathKidston soon The earth has captured the hearts of many women!
This brand has a wide product line, ranging from bags, clothes, accessories, to various home products. Her bags are also quite rich in variety, including mini bags, crossbody bags, leather bags, shoulder bags, handbags, versatile cloth bags, suitcases, and travel bags, all of which are full of British retro style, and their prints The handbag is the brand's most popular and classic design.
12 Hype Features: British, Street
Hype is a trendy brand founded in the UK in 2011 (to go shopping). The T-shirts designed by two young people who love design to pass the summer vacation time have become popular inadvertently. Hype isn't just street-chic, it's humorous and subversive.
His backpacks are similar to Jansport and Eastpak, but they are better at using rich colors and patterns to mix and match. Among them, the starry sky bag is the most popular, and it became popular as soon as it was launched, but other styles are also good. And in addition to backpacks, there are quite a lot of other products in his family.
Hype's backpacks are very good-looking, with a preppy style, and they are light enough and wear-resistant. The internal design is relatively simple, with only one computer compartment.
13 Everlane Features: minimalist, frigid
Everlane is a fashion brand founded in 2011 on the west coast of the United States. It has won a large number of fans by insisting on the concept of online sales of "modern basics" and "radical transparency", and has become the darling of the "ethical fashion industry".
What's interesting about this brand is that it claims to make clothes that will last ten years, and it also lists the cost for you. Most of Everlane's clothes are made in China, T-shirts are made in the United States, and bags and shoes are made in Italy.
Everlane backpack adheres to its consistent design style, minimalism, cold style, and gives people a bit of literary and retro feeling. The overall appearance is very high.
Everlane's backpacks are fairly well-made, and although they are small in size, they can hold a lot of things.
14 Original Penguin Features: Men's, Conservative
Original Penguin originated in Minneapolis, USA in the 1950s as a clothing manufacturer specializing in underwear and military uniforms. Since entering the 21st century, this old brand has once again become one of the most popular brands in the United States after changing hands, and many Hollywood stars are its fans.
Because its logo is a cute penguin, it is also known as the Penguin brand. At present, this brand only sells products in America and Europe.
All Original Penguin products are only for men, and there are not too many styles of backpacks, and the shape is more conservative. The quality is not bad, relatively durable. However, relatively few people use it domestically, and it is not as popular as the other brands introduced above.
Although the backpack brands organized here are not complete, they also cover a considerable number of mainstream brands. I hope there is a model you like. If you have other brands to recommend, please leave a message.