Backpacks for Students and Remote Workers Compared
Choosing a backpack for campus or the home office comes down to a few simple things: comfort, space and protection. A padded back panel and wide straps matter more than a fancy logo, especially on a long taxi and train commute through Joburg. Check that the laptop sleeve fits your exact screen size before you buy.
End-of-range bags often cost half the original price, with the same stitching and zips. The only difference is last season's colour. For most students that is a very easy trade.
Shop the sale
New overstock arrives weekly and the best items sell first, so visit often.
Our staff will gladly help you find items, check stock and hold goods before you pay.
If you carry a camera as well as a laptop, look for a bag with removable dividers so lenses and chargers stay apart. A rain cover and a hidden back pocket are small extras that protect your gear on a wet Highveld afternoon and keep valuables out of sight in busy places.
What to check in store
Try the bag on with some weight inside. Walk a few steps, tug the zips and feel how the straps sit on your shoulders. A bag that feels fine empty can be a pain after an hour. Our Germiston staff are happy to load a few kilos in for you.
A good backpack should last you years. Spend a little more on the straps and zips, and save on the extras you will never use, like dozens of tiny pockets.
