Little America Backpack, Raven

Take this backpack to the peak and beyond, or just to your parents house for the weekend. It's a sturdy, durable pack built for travel and comfort. The back and straps are padded with air mesh, and even the internal laptop sleeve gets some love thanks to a fleece lining. There's also an internal media pocket with a headphone port which you access through the drawstring closure. Finishing details include magnetic strap closures and a front pocket with hidden zipper and key clip.

Herschel isn't just the name of a (damn good) bag company – it's the name of a small little town in Canada where a guy named Peter Macormack emigrated in the early 1900s. Three generations later in 2009, Herschel Supply Co. was born. Jamie and Lyndon Cormack named their startup after the tiny hometown that three generations of their family had grown up in, and started cranking out some of the best accessories the menswear world has seen. Today, they're a major player in the style scene, making gear that's affordable, style-conscious, and undeniably cool.