From filmmakers to founders, we asked expert schleppers about their favorite work backpacks that balance comfort, style and ease for every commute and budget.

Our favorite work bags — available in a range of styles and materials — are polished, professional, and practical.

Big backpacks have their place. If you’re heading to a long day of work, preparing for a 10-hour layover, or summiting ...

I’ve carried the same bag to the office for almost two years, and as much as I appreciate its quality and how polished it looks, I wish I could fit more inside it. In fact, I started carrying a second ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Confession: I used my trusty monogrammed L.L.Bean backpack from high school aaaaaall the way through ...

As a self-proclaimed super commuter, it has taken me two full years to find the best work bag, a.k.a. the Portland Gear Cascade Standard. My commute takes two hours for me to go door-to-door on a day ...

Like everyone else, I’ve amassed quite the collection of totes over the years. But aside from using one to carry things from my house to the beach several years ago, I never really saw the appeal of ...

I’d have liked the interior pockets to be slightly bigger, but there’s easily enough room in both to fit a large wallet or purse, work pass and set of keys. The Hybrid Backpack is my pick for its ...