This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience.

If you're reading this, you almost certainly own a laptop. And if you do own a laptop, you need a practical bag for carrying it around. After all, the point of a laptop is portability — to take your work, games, and pretty much your whole life on-the-go.

But it's so much trickier than just grabbing the first backpack off the peg. Backpacks are like life partners. We all need one to get through the day, but it's about finding one that perfectly suits you. There are loads of different factors to consider: your daily routine, functionality vs. comfort, and how much stuff you have to cram inside.

Indeed, there's plenty to think about. Choosing a backpack depends entirely on your lifestyl

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