The 10 Best men's rucksacks Rapha £130, rapha.cc Panels that follow the curve of your back (while letting in air to prevent sweat) a laptop sleeve, and a stowaway rainproof cover make for the ultimate cycle-to-work bag. Fjallraven Kanken £55, asos.com Look like a Scandi schoolboy, if not a fjallraven (Arctic fox), with this jaunty pack from the 50-year-old Swedish brand. An outer newspaper pocket completes the package. Mulberry Postman's Lock £795, mulberry.com With its fine leather styling, this is likely to be a touch smarter - and dearer - than your postie's bag. But it's capacious, and easily converts from messenger bag to backpack. London 2012 £15, shop.london2012.com Now the Games are gone, it's worth a gamble that this will become a souvenir classic. If not, who cares - it's cheap and a fine gym bag for inspired people of any generation. Herschel Little America Mountain Bag £79, endclothing.co.uk Channel your inner American Boy Scout with a classic knapsack from Herschel that combines heritage with modern touches. Asos £15, asos.com For those who favour simplicity over outdoorsy "heritage." This bag is made of canvas and has a decent-sized front pocket and a zip - and nothing more. Ally Cappelino Wiggo £160, allycapellino.co.uk The tribute to our Bradley, the Tour de France and Olympic hero, is a simple affair and you needn't wear it riding, but it comes with a waterproof cover just in case. YMC v Chapman camping rucksack £225, youmustcreate.com You'll be excused if you don't head for the hills with this limited edition rucksack, but it'll serve you just as stylishly in town. Aiguille Midi £89, albamclothing.com Handmade for Albam by Kendal climbing company, Aguille Alpine Equipment, this pack has a generous 30-litre capacity and should last a lifetime. JanSport £60, johnlewis.com My JanSport has survived more than a decade of travel without even managing to look dirty. This durable red number makes an ideal school or aircraft carry-on bag.