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Hi guys,
I am looking for a new backpack for work and I wanted to reach out for some advice. I am a speech therapist and I work in a preschool. My typical load is:
1” binder
Laptop
iPad Air
File folder
Folder with parent and teacher handouts
Large planner
Small notebook for daily notes
Pencil pouch
Toiletries Pouch
Electronics pouch with my laptop charger, phone charger, IPad charger etc.
COVID-19 pouch with things to sanitize, mask, face shield
Wallet and keys
Lunch and water bottle
I came across these two bags and I am in love with both. I love the Dakota because of all the pockets, but I am not sure if it will fit my daily work belongings. Also, I see and read a lot about creasing and random holes that appear. In terms of the MZ Wallace backpack, I love the leather pulls on the zippers. However, it lacks that organization that the Dakota has.
For anyone who has either of these bags, would my daily work items fit in either the Dagne or MZ Wallace? Has anyone had difficulties with Dagne Dover Dakota not lasting? I am also open to any other suggestions or brands that are not listed. I am desperate for a new bag since my Vera Bradley backpack is on its last legs. Thanks, everyone!
I recently ordered the all day neoprene backpack from Quince. It came in today and I’m frustrated that the external side pockets barely fit a water bottle. This is supposed to be a dupe for Dagne dover Dakota backpack so I’m curious if anyone has that backpack (in any of the sizes) and if the water bottle pockets are anymore functional on that, I’d love an external pocket for my water bottle (not a huge water bottle)
https://www.quince.com/unisex/recycled-commuter-backpack
https://www.dagnedover.com/collections/the-dakota-backpack
As well as if anyone has experience with either backpack and thoughts on either! Thank you in advance!