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It's easy to underestimate backpacks . When we finished school and became adults with jobs, a whole world of messenger bags, satchels, and briefcases opened up to us. We're not going to Sociology 102 anymore. We're going to work .

In reality, even adults know backpacks are an A-plus commuter accessory . Having both hands means we can enjoy a coffee and a bagel, and unlike messengers that sag on the shoulder, a backpack evenly distributes all that weight we're carrying. It's simply the most practical option.

But even "adult" backpacks have huge drawbacks. Aesthetically, you might as well wear the Spider-Man one yo

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