The clean lines and slim profile of Patagonia's Yerba bookbag offer 22 liters of storage and a padded laptop sleeve that accepts most 15-inch laptops. The single compartment of the Yerba keep all your books, lunch, and a jacket in check and the laptop sleeve can double as a hydration compartment when you transition from the streets to the woods. A zippered, brushed tricot-lined top pocket keeps your phone and sunglasses safe while a small sleeve can keep your rain jacket tucked out of sight but in easy reach. Two stretch-woven pockets carry water bottles.

Designed with one large main compartment that's able to fit a couple of dictionaries, this versatile pack also includes a front accessory zip pocket with an internal organization sleeve to stash smaller items all at a great price.

One of The North Face's best selling daypacks, the women's version is equipped with a female-proportioned back panel and shoulder straps. Its ample 30 Liter design provides loads of space for books and 3 ring binders.

Mountainsmith's newest multi-functional daypack, the 25L Colfax blurs the boundary between street and trail. A host of features enable this pack to go from laptop to mountaintop as fast as your legs can take you.