stylish backpack?

[formerlyak]

In September, I have to take a group of donors to the school I work for on a trip. We do these tours for our donors 1-2 times a year and they involve long days of walking from art gallery to art gallery (I work at an art college). Since I am one of the staff members, I like to be prepared with tissues, cough drops, a mini first aid kit and my cell and lipgloss. Ideally I'd like to find something that can also hold a small water bottle and my iPad. I used a crossbody bag last time we went on one of these, but by the end of the day my back/shoulder hurt. I am thinking a small backpack might be a good solution. Most of these particular donors wouldn't know what was fashionable, so I don't need something high-fashion. Just something that doesn't make me look like a college student and isn't super ugly.

Any suggestions?

[wildfloweragain]

Hmmm, I would have said a cross body.

Maybe a mini-backpack. idk from where. Wal Mart/Target?

[wildfloweragain]

I was thinking something like this, but this one from target is ridiculously pricey. $115 on sale???  At Target???

[wildfloweragain]

This one from walmart is worn backpack style but is also a messenger bag and looks good $40.

www.walmart.com/ip/Mobile-Edge-Mini-Messenger-Gadget-Bag/12183814


There was also a $7 one from walmart that wasn't that bad - all black.

[captainmel]

WTF to that $115 bag. Maybe DSW?

[mcc]

Please don't use a mini backpack. Please please for the love of everything that is holy.

I saw studded Steve Madden ones at Nordstrom Rack the other day and wished I needed a backpack. Here are some of those.
www.stevemadden.com/search.aspx?Search=backpack

Target makes some cute ones too now:
www.target.com/p/mossimo-supply-co-polka-dot-backpack-black/-/A-14556245#prodSlot=large_1_11
www.target.com/p/mossimo-supply-co-solid-trim-backpack-orange/-/A-14544185#prodSlot=large_1_26
www.target.com/p/bueno-stripe-canvas-backpack-grey-black/-/A-14506276#prodSlot=large_2_9
www.target.com/p/bueno-stripe-canvas-backpack-navy-black/-/A-14506278#prodSlot=large_2_13
www.target.com/p/xhilaration-stud-square-backpack-yellow/-/A-14316017#prodSlot=large_3_2
www.target.com/p/xhilaration-stud-square-backpack-black/-/A-14316016?reco=Rec|pdp|14316016|ClickCP|item_page.new_vertical_1&lnk=Rec|pdp|ClickCP|item_page.new_vertical_1

[DaisyCakes]

Check out Duluth Pack. A little pricey, but handmade in Duluth, MN with a lifetime warranty.
duluthpack.com/school-campus/haversack-backpack.html

[formerlyak]

Aug 1, 2013 19:51:24 GMT -5 DaisyCakes said:

Check out Duluth Pack. A little pricey, but handmade in Duluth, MN with a lifetime warranty.
duluthpack.com/school-campus/haversack-backpack.html

I like this on a lot! I may have to splurge on it. Now I just have to pick a color!

mcc - I can't use a back pack that big. It wouldn't be allowed into some of the private collections we visit.

[PinkSquirrel]

Baggu makes decent looking canvas ones. It says on their website that they're $42, but I got one for the beach through Birchbox for $20