Thoughts on women bringing a North Face backpack instead of a purse? I know this is silly but I am thinking of biking/walking to the client site and would want a backpack. I guess no one from the office would see it except for my walk in/out of the building and happy hour. Just worried I wouldn't look as professional.

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I am constantly in office or at client site - every woman on my team uses a backpack. I wouldn’t think twice about it, do what’s best for you!

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Anyone who does not think backpacks are much better is probably a pretentious idiot. You will be fine

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I commute on the train and switched to the backpack life years ago. Much healthier for your back.

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I’ve seen very few women use totes/purses instead of backpacks at either B4 I’ve worked at. It’s also significantly healthier for your shoulders and back to use a backpack.

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Carry a backpack. If you want a more stylish one, there are tons of options. Scope out Knomo, Bellroy, and, of course, Tumi. Plenty nice options at discount department stores like Nordstrom Rack too.

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Backpack all day. Also, dress codes are a lot more casual post-COVID if you’re still worried about the optics, but there’s really no reason to be.

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I use both, depending on how much I'm carrying with me. Don't think that's unprofessional at all.

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100% backpack. I use an over the shoulder bag but my friend has this amazing leather backpack that I'm going to get. Can't wait for relief!

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