Sure, backpacks are handy, but they normally make you look more dorky than a Mr. Science lunch pail. Archival Clothing Rucksacks ($240) are a cure for this condition, offering utility in the form of two outer bellows pockets, a locker loop, a taller, narrower design that's a better fit for laptops than school books, and waxed cotton twill construction for longevity, while a padded back panel, side seam-attached, two-inch wide shoulder straps, and the leather strap keep things comfortable and convenient.