The Stockholm-based bag brand Sandqvist strikes gold again with the Sandqvist Lars-Goran Mountain Backpack in a beautiful navy palette highlighted with red side pockets and vegetable tanned leathers. Composed of high performance Cordura nylon this Sandqvist backpack is fashionable and functional. Other details include a flat zip pocket up at the top and a roomy pocket on the inside, just right for your tablet, netbook or laptop. Available here.

The Nike SB premium leather backpack delivers. It has ample pockets to hold your gear, contoured shoulder straps to give you a comfortable fit and a padded compartment to keep your goodies secure while in transit.

More popular for denim, Evisu shows diversity with this bag inspired by traditional military rucksacks. Black and simple, the bag is highlighted with the untreated leather that is being used on the oversized flap and straps.

Inside you’ll find a zip pocket and a reinforced interior made from specially produced tape webbing. Perfect to stuff your gym gear or for other casual use. $280