Is A Canvas Backpack Good For College?

Jul 28, 2014

Gem L.

I want to get a cute but sturdy bag for college. I'm debating between a jansport and a canvas bag. I need a bag with thick sturdy straps and the bag can carry a lot. so should I go with Jan's port or a canvas bag?

Jul 28, 2014

Gem L.

Here's a canvas bah

Jul 28, 2014

Gem L.

thanks tori!!

Jul 28, 2014

Gem L.

Yeah the straps do break easily.

Jul 28, 2014

Kendra H.

Nope! Don't do it! I tried a few different packs like that and they just don't hold up. You can't carry many books with you so you'll constantly be going back and forth to your dorm or car (depending on if you're a commuter or if you live there) and like Tori said they aren't waterproof. I have an LL Bean backpack. They are kinda expensive but they are a great investment! They are waterproof and can carry almost anything! There's also a lifetime guarantee so if it rips out you can get a new one for free! I'm sure there are also similar companies and one of those packs would be your best option. They are also in a lot of colors and styles so you can stay in trend. Mine is a normal style pack in a lavender color with my initials on it! Trendy, cute, and lasts! Here's a pic of my pack which I've actually had since 5th grade and it's my second year of college. It looks almost brand new for that many years worth of wear and tear!

Jul 28, 2014

Bry R.

I've had my Jansport for years and carried allllll my books in it. It's pretty durable.

Jul 28, 2014

Shaundi P.

I just carry around a big cute tote bag to my classes but then again I go to a creative college so we don't use many textbooks

Jul 28, 2014

Shaundi P.

Jansports are good though. I used those all throughout high school.

Jul 28, 2014

Emily W.

I used a Camelbak hiking backpack when I had heavy books because it had extra support (front straps) and was highly visible on my bike at night (reflector patches/threads in addition to being fluorescent aqua and orange). Having the water bladder inside on hot days was nice too, but totally optional.

When I don't have much to carry, I use a Targus computer backpack to carry my laptop. The bag is roomy, the straps are padded, and the fabric is extremely durable.

Jul 29, 2014

Gem L.

Hmmmmm so maybe I should get two bags...

Jul 29, 2014

Gem L.

You guys are great. canvas bags are cute but their durability scares me. I don't like to carry things in my hands because I tend to misplace them so I need a bag that's cute, durable, and takes a lot

Jul 29, 2014

Gem L.

I'm debating between two bags. a jansport and other blue bag

Jul 29, 2014

Gem L.

The blue bag looks like it holds more

Jul 29, 2014

Gem L.

another pic

Jul 29, 2014

Gem L.

Blue bags space. it looks like it can hold a lot.

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