Can a backpack ever be worth almost £250? That’s the question I’m mulling over having spent a couple of weeks with the Apex Backpack 3.0 by Troubadour. There’s no denying it’s a high quality bag that is as comfortable and practical as it is stylish. It also feels well made, looks smart and boasts a wide range of pockets for holding just about everything you’d want to carry on your daily commute, or for a weekend away.
The materials (waterproof recycled polyester and vegan leather) feel great, the straps are comfortable, and there are lots of clever details – like a handy pocket in the left-hand shoulder strap, and how the bag’s inherent stiffness helps it stand up when placed on the floor of a train, a platform or an airport departure lounge.
