This Week's 1L Life Hack!

Best Backpacks for the Long and Heavy Law School Haul

When in law school, a great book bag or backpack is essential for daily life. There are many choices of bags on the market, but here are a few that are both affordable and seemingly popular among students at CULS.

Traditional Style Backpacks:

• SwissGear® Ibex Backpack With 17" Laptop Pocket – offered for $80 on several internet sites, this backpack has three large zipper pockets with a computer pocket that fits a 17”laptop.
• JanSport Big Student Classics Series Daypack – offered from $36 - $45 on several internet sites, this back pack is an ergonomic design with two large zippered pockets and a fully padded back panel for your carrying comfort.

Rolling Backpacks:

• High Sierra Powerglide Wheeled Book Bag – offered for around $60 on several internet sites, this rolling backpack has a multi-compartment design with a computer sleeve that fits a 15” laptop. The telescoping handle is fully stowed inside a zippered panel and the wheels are corner mounted for smooth rolling.
• JanSport Driver 8 Core Series Wheeled Backpack – offered at around $90 on amazon.com, this rolling backpack has two large compartments and a padded sleeve that fits a 15”laptop.

Non-traditional Book Bags:

• Away We Go Roller by Thirty-One – offered for $55 on thirtyonegifts.com, this book bag will hold all of your books and more. It is designed to fit on an airplane and includes a retractable handle for rolling.
• Longchamp Le Pliage Large Folding Tote – offered anywhere from $160 - $260, this bag is a one shoulder bag that is popular with the ladies. It has a zippered closure and folds for ease of travel.
• Handmadecraft Vintage Leather Laptop Bag 15" Messenger Handmade Briefcase Crossbody Shoulder Bag – offered at around $85 on amazon.com, this type of book bag is popular with the gentlemen around school. This bag has a laptop compartment that fits a 15” laptop.