Look at the backpacking/hiking brands. Osprey, Deuter, fantastic, comfortable backpacks.
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I have now had a Goruck G2 backpack for 4 years as my daily driver as well as for travel and shorter hikes. It is a great backpack, heavy duty and well thought out design. The only downside being it's somewhat hefty price tag and the shipping costs to Europe.
My kid has a five nights at Freddy's backpack. Normally these branded things are made cheaply.
This thing has been hauling 25lbs of books for 4 years now and only the carrying handle is starting to wear.
It's amazing.