My designer husband (only mentioning for the fashion bonafides) uses a Goruck backpack. They’re minimalist, professional looking and very durable. He’s had his for almost a decade.
2026-08-11 16:52:14
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Kelsey Milian :
Bags from Coach outlet! great quality, they look professional. I used it all through my PHD
2026-08-09 13:53:31
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BinkyTown :
Osprey!!
2026-08-09 00:25:29
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Sid :
I went backwards from a classy one to a childish fjallraven because it makes me happy
2026-08-10 06:52:14
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DraV :
if you want a new backpack, go for it! There isn’t anything inherently “un-adult” about your backpack. Maybe spot clean and take off the Pokémon to elevate it?
2026-08-23 20:53:56
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Hobbit Studies 🧝🏼♀️🧚🏼♀️ :
I got a leather backpack. It doesn’t hold as much but I look so cool.
2026-08-09 13:50:02
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Eury :
I use an Osprey Nebula as mine. Fabric, not leather, but with a lifetime guarantee.
2026-08-10 12:38:25
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Andrew :
Troop London Backpacks - expensive, but very adult #hookem
2026-08-11 15:10:34
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Vero C :
Our whole team has a Herschel Kaslo 15" computer backpack and everyone loves it. Lots of pockets and storage and a sleek profile.
2026-09-18 21:05:59
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Joe Glennon :
58 year old professor. I wear a backpack. Use what makes you happy.
2026-08-30 23:27:24
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ashtakesonhighered :
dange dover !
2026-08-08 21:01:08
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sylviarc_ :
Portland Gear 💯
2026-08-09 03:31:35
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Erica Thompson :
so you are telling me that I need to retire my north face backpack now that I’m starting a tenure track role 😅
2026-08-11 13:28:17
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Stevie | Solarpunk Cowboy :
Going back to school after getting a staff job on campus, I'm looking at fjallraven... trying to find something professional looking, but good for my laptop, and can ho in the field.
2026-08-08 22:17:26
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seadawn.me :
Stick with Timbuck2 but check out some of their more sleek backpacks.
2026-08-10 10:36:08
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Celestial :
If it makes you feel any better - the chair of my department uses a backpack very similar to yours! lol
2026-08-11 21:04:18
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Cochina Book Club :
telfar eastpak
2026-08-10 00:11:41
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Misha :
I use that one and I'm a professor. but for the job market I had a leather messenger bag instead
2026-08-28 13:58:03
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tooblessedtobestressed :
If it's not torn just keep using it. It's a nice bag.
2026-08-10 03:42:01
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Moriah :
I love my Topo Designs backpack! Similar design to the one you currently have
2026-08-10 11:15:13
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JamToastJam :
Also, hear me out: Briefcase-type bag with a shoulder strap.
2026-08-11 02:09:34
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Dylan Stevenson :
Rains has sleek backpacks and theyre good for rainy weather!
2026-08-09 12:20:00
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AH :
My last supervisor, VP/english prof, still using a backpack in his late 50s!
2026-08-11 09:48:13
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riotgirlonfire :
Everlane Renew Transit Backpack. It’s my business travel backpack
2026-08-11 20:23:27
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