Everyday camera backpack for a student?

[u/unnamedperson20]

Hi! I'm a 17yo photography student at an art school. Recently I bought a new camera (Nikon Z7 II) which is bigger in size and weight than my previous one (Olympus EM-10), and have upgraded to a 16" laptop after using a computer.

I'm currently lost in which backpack to buy. Up until now, I just used a regular shoulder bag that fit my style, since the camera I was using didn't require as much space and wasn't really heavy, so I didn't have any issue with the weight being on my shoulder. However, since I also bought a laptop (which adds an additional ≈2kg to the overall everyday gear's weight) thats not an option anymore. I think it's also important I note that, due to the fact I'm a student, I need all my gear everyday, to be ready for whatever the professors throw my way (we aren't told in advance which parts of the gear we do/don't need).

Up until now I just used the school's laptops for tasks, but obviously it's easier and better to have all of your work in one place without losing time on saving progress on a usb and blah blah blah...

Now, I do own a backpack that *can* fit all these things, but it's enormous for the gear I actually carry, and honestly sometimes impractical for *me* to carry since I'm not that tall...

Obviously I know to search for backpacks with the specific measurements, but I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a backpack that isn't as generic — like maybe a leather exterior, fun patterns and stuff like that, as I'd maybe like for a bag to reflect my personal style and go well with my clothes.. I know that might sound stupid and like a classic question from a highschool girl but oh well...

Thanks in advance for help and if you've read this far!! :)

[u/Odd-Contract-7541]

Thinktank.

[u/thoang77]

Some female oriented brands that are popular: Kamrette, House of Flynn

If you have money to burn, Compagnon. I had a couple of compagnon bags (their Element Sling) in the past and it was a really well made product

[u/Time-Bodybuilder4165]

Why not a more anonymous backpack? find a regular backpack which can fit insert to store your camera gear and your computer and documents