Top Picks
How we pick
Nobody here is paid to push a brand. Esme, Fiona, Leanne, Nadia and Rosie went through everything in black mesh backpack the way you would on a lunch break, scrolling, squinting at the fabric, checking the price twice. What made the list is what they'd actually put in their own basket. We look for pieces that wash well, sit right and don't cost silly money for what they are, and we mix up the shops so you're not just looking at one high street name over and over. Prices and stock come straight from the retailers and change often, so it's always worth a quick check before you buy.
Under £509 pieces

TRUFFLESHUFFLE
Moomin Love Stripe Socks from House Of Disaster
£4.99 TRUFFLESHUFFLE
BARGAINMAX LIMITED
Harry Potter Hogwarts Small Backpack
£9.99 BARGAINMAX LIMITED
SNEAKIN
Backpack with 2 large compartments Black & Match
£15.74 SNEAKIN
STANDOUT
Logo Backpack
£39.95 STANDOUT
BLACKS
Borealis Sling Backpack - Black / One Size
£45.00 BLACKS
DOROTHY PERKINS
Monster High Backpack | Womens Multicoloured
£17.95 DOROTHY PERKINS
INSTOCK
20Ltr FatStick Dry Bag & Backpack
£19.99 INSTOCK
BACK TO THE OFFICE
DICOTA D3250103 laptop case 35.6 cm (14") Backpack Black
£36.99 BACK TO THE OFFICE
VIADUCT CLOTHING
adidas Originals Unisex R.Y.V. Toploader Backpack - Black - One Size / Black
£44.99 VIADUCT CLOTHING£50 to £1009 pieces

BACK TO THE OFFICE
Targus CN600 backpack Black Nylon, Polyester
£56.99 BACK TO THE OFFICE
SNEAKIN
Backpack DC Shoes Jorven 20
£54.03 SNEAKIN
WEBBS MOTORCYCLES
Oxford Aqua B-25 Hydro Backpack
£79.99 WEBBS MOTORCYCLES
BLACKS
Sherpa 70:80 Backpack - Black / One Size
£85.00 BLACKS
INSTOCK
VEVOR Tactical Range Backpack 2/6 Pistols Gun Backpack with Independent Pistol Bags & 6/10 Magazines Pistol Backpack for Outdoor - green
£63.97 INSTOCK
BLACKS
Vault Backpack - Black / One Size
£55.00 BLACKS
BACK TO THE OFFICE
Targus Urban Essential 39.6 cm (15.6") Backpack Black
£56.99 BACK TO THE OFFICE
BLOCH DANCE
BLOCH Bloch Shapeshifter Bag, Black
£80.00 BLOCH DANCE−26%

DOROTHY PERKINS
Infinity Leather Genuine Leather Vintage Laptop Backpack Travel Bag - Cove In Black
£135.12 £99.99 DOROTHY PERKINSWorth the splurge7 pieces

BLACKS
Men’s Untracked Jacket
£119.97 BLACKS
MADE IN PARADIS
Duffle Bag Patagonia Black Hole 40
£126.91 MADE IN PARADIS
THE DOUBLE F
Large East+West backpack in black
£420.00 THE DOUBLE F
BLACKS
Chasm Duffel 130L - Black / One Size
£180.00 BLACKS
BLACKS
Duffel Pro Movo 36 - Black / One Size
£175.00 BLACKS
WEBBS MOTORCYCLES
Oxford Atlas B-30 Advanced Backpack Charcoal/Black
£169.99 WEBBS MOTORCYCLES
BACK TO THE OFFICE
Thule Chasm TCHB215 Black backpack Casual backpack Polyester
£103.99 BACK TO THE OFFICEMore like this
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