[nsebban]

I think Eastpack exists in the US, and I highly recommend one of those. They're pretty solid, light and waterproof. Style depends on your taste, but they have plenty of models.

Oh, and they're quite cheap, too.

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_3_8?url=search-alia...

[icebraining]

I can attest - Eastpark survived my middle and high school, and was passed on in pretty good shape, despite not being particularly well treated :)