10 Best Stores for Backpacks in Malaysia | Best of Lifestyle 2023

Whether you’re using backpacks for daily commutes or to travel the world, getting yourself a good backpack makes a world of difference. Not only is it more durable, but a good backpack also gives you an efficient way to organise your things, keeps your laptop safe, and more importantly, takes care of your back, too. With an extensive variety of stores for backpacks available in the market, which then is the best store to buy a backpack in Malaysia? In our Best of Lifestyle series, we have curated the latest 10 Best Stores for Backpacks in Malaysia, providing quality recommendations to suit your budget and lifestyle. For the ultimate guides, also check out our best luggage and rollerblades recommendations!

This article was last updated on 10 January 2023

Best Stores for Backpacks  in Malaysia

1. Fjallraven Kånken

Fjallraven Kånken carries a line of premium backpacks designed to be tough for outdoor standards. What really separates the brand from the rest is their ability to create high-end products that are also environmentally-friendly, using materials that only have low impacts on nature. This Mini Backpack, for example, uses polyester recycled from plastic bottles and SpinDye technology that radically reduces the amount of water, energy and chemicals used during the process. 

Founded in Sweden, the brand’s backpack range also reflects the clear influence of Nordic design: their bags are simplistic in beauty and effective in functionality. 

2. Herschel

Exclusively creating bags and its accessories, Herschel’s backpacks are some of the most well-rated in the world. Founded in Canada, Herschel is known for its fine regards for details, consistently creating quality products that are durable, functional and stylish. If you’re looking for a backpack that’s solid for any occasion, Herschel is definitely the brand you should look into. 

Among a plethora of backpacks on their collections, this Travel Heritage Backpack recently attracts a lot of fans. Designed in a trendy youthful style, this back also comes with an internal media pocket and a headphone port while also being good to use in rain.

3. Under Armour

Under Armour is well-known for its outstanding running shoes, but its backpack range cannot be underestimated. Great for everyday life, their backpacks are tough, can hold a lot of stuff, looks great, and most importantly, feels good on your back. This UA Women’s Favorite Backpacks is a perfect example of that; it’s water-repellent for the rain too! Surprisingly, you don’t have to empty your pocket for an Under Armour backpack as their products are available at only around RM129!

4. Mark Ryden

Mark Ryden creates classic, minimalist backpacks in the finest materials that stand the test of time. Their products are hand-designed, rigorously-tested, and manufactured at their own production house to create backpacks that are cutting-edge in design and outstanding in quality. 

Perfect for semi-formal and formal occasions, Mark Ryden backpacks are great for commuters or businessmen often on the move. One of their recent arrivals is this Men’s Backpack Expandable, and it has similarities with their other backpacks: plain black in colour with minimal detail, made from quality nylon material, water-repellent, and has a special room for laptop and tablet.

5. Lenovo

Known for its quality laptop range, Lenovo knows how to make backpacks that keep your laptop safe. Take a look at this Legion Gaming Armored Backpack. It features a rock-solid EVA-moulded front shield and a double-layered protection in the laptop compartment to keep the laptop safe from impact, and has a ventilated back to keep your gear in cool condition. On top of that, the adjustable shoulder straps allow comfort for the wearer. Combining durability, convenience and style, Lenovo’s backpacks are best for those who’re often travelling with a laptop. 

6. Skip Hop

If you’re parents to babies, Skip Hop baby accessories are a must-have, and so are their backpacks. Creating backpacks that are practical and safe to use, Skip Hop designers really know how to make life easier for parents. Like this Forma Backpack, it offers everything parents need to bring their babies essentials for travel, including a pair of insulated bottle pockets and multi-purpose packing cubes. Even better, they’re also attachable to strollers to put the weight away from the parents’ back. Functions meet fashion!

7. Thule

An outdoor brand from Sweden, Thule creates a range of outdoor backpacks that are outside of the mainstream outdoor design; their backpacks are modern and minimalist! This Subterra Backpack is made with the same ideas, while also has good versatility and functionality in its core. Plus, it’s also great for laptops as it has a bumper protection in the laptop compartment. Thule’s backpacks are high-priced, but if you’re often exploring wilderness while bringing all your modern devices, it’s definitely a must-have!

8. RUCINI

Women looking to integrate vegan products into their outfits and accessories should look to Rucini. An exclusive bag brand, Rucini creates bags from vegan leather that have the same element of refined styling, practicality and versatility to the real leather. This Giorgio Handle Backpack is one of our favourites from their latest collections; it’s chic and cruelty-free!

9. Arctic Hunter

Upholding the motto “Backpack is the Greatest Companion of all Traveller”, Arctic Hunter sells some of the best value-for-money backpacks for travelling. Available at just around RM120 to RM300, their backpacks can withstand the rigours of travel and offer great functionality to the user. Take this i-Xventure Backpack. Not only it’s made from tough materials, but it also features a TSA-lock to keep your belongings safe, a built-in USB port, and water-resistant coating for use in rain.

10. Carlo Rino

Founded in 1986 in Singapore, Carlo Rino has always been a brand that caters the desire of cosmopolitan ladies who seek for the latest trends and colourful fashionable items. Their backpacks range is no different; they’re youthful, trendy and chic, those that will elevate your casual outfits! Also, what separates it from the rest is how they make their stuff affordable while still offering a high-end luxury quality. Their recent bestseller Book Smart Backpack is perfect proof of that!

We hope that our guide on the 10 Best Backpacks in Malaysia will help you to buy the best backpack in Malaysia. Do also read our other buying guides too. Please do share this along with your friends if you have found this useful. Do look forward to more buying guides that we will be releasing soon!

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