Best women’s backpacks, tried and tested on the commute

Compared to a shoulder bag, these backpacks help with posture - (Maisie Bovingdon / The Standard)

For as long as I can remember, I was advised to wear a backpack to save my posture, instead of trendy totes and cross-body bags. I guiltily ignored this – but fast forward a few decades, I am on a mission to find the best women’s backpacks that are practical, durable, versatile, comfortable and stylish.

For the modern woman, there’s a vast range of backpacks to suit every occasion, need and contents. Many assume these cumbersome designs compromise on style – though I beg to differ.