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A well thought-out workbag means a more comfortable commute to the office and greater protection for essential kit. And you need to wear it correctly! "Rucksacks are designed to be worn on both shoulders – 58 per cent still don't, according to research – with the straps adjusted so the bag is a close fit to your back, meaning the weight is evenly distributed," says Catherine Quinn, president of the British Chiropractic Association.
And you need to maintain it correctly! "It's also important to check the contents regularly to remove what you don't need," she adds, "and always put heavier items at the bottom to improve your overall balance and stop the bag pulling on the shoulders."
With stylish and intelligently designed bags such as The Harpsden (£89 from Knomo) – with its combination of padded 14in laptop sleeve, 20-litre gym kit swallowing capacity, ultrasonically welded, water-resistant nylon skin, and exceptionally comfortable straps – there's no need to settle for an ugly orthopaedic pack.
If the Harpsden isn't quite your, er, bag, then fear not as we have a handy guide to the best backpacks right here for you.
Beats Powerbeats Pro
All the seamless functionality of Apple's AirPods with the security of ear hooks, and sweat and water resistance, we are a fan of the Powerbeats Pros. Great sound, rock-solid connection and a fit that will hold no matter how hard you run, power-walk or cycle to the office.
Price: £219 | Apple | Amazon | Currys
S'well Scarlet
This 17oz triple-walled, vacuum-insulated stainless steel bottle will keep water cold for 24 hours and coffee warm for 12. But if you think S'well just do water bottles, think again. Check out their new food-container range S'nack by S’well (if you can forgive the apostrophe crimes in the name).
Price: $35 (£27) | S'well | Amazon
Montblanc Notebook #146 Croco Print Poppy Red
Ninety-six sheets of the finest 85g gilt-edged paper totalling 192 pages wrapped in a refreshingly bold fine Italian calfskin with alligator-skin style imprint. The poppy red too vibrant? Go for blue violet, turquoise or fuchsia, then. The finishing touch? A double bookmark, one matching the notebook's colour, and another in black.
Price: £75 | Montblanc
Caran d'Ache Ballpoint Pen 849 Nespresso 2
Caran d'Ache and Nespresso have collaborated to produce a limited-edition version of their iconic ballpoint. A hexagonal body provides comfortable and controlled writing, while the lightweight, robust aluminium body has been created using aluminium from recycled coffee capsules. Showing as much concern for the box, the pen's packaging is environmentally-friendly, made from 100 per cent recycled and recyclable cardboard.
Price: £39 | Carandache
Prepd Colors
Few have bothered to make a good-looking, well-designed lunchbox. Thankfully Prepd has tried and succeeded admirably. The result is something worthy of making you ditch the meal deal to get inspired using the recipe app that comes with this modular lunchbox. Get the older standard version here, or wait for the new coloured iterations.
Price: $59 | Kickstarter
Duet Display vs Apple Sidecar
Dual screening boosts productivity, and the Duet Display app has for some time now let you seamlessly link your MacBook to iDevice via Lightning or 30-pin cable. But from today, thanks to the brand-spanking new iPad OS, Apple has its new Sidecar app to rival and perhaps best Duet's dominance in this arena.
iPad Pro (12.9in)
We are very fond of the iPad Pro, especially in the larger 12.9in flavour. Phenomenal power meets class-leading productivity, whether you are dual-screening or looking to ditch the laptop entirely.
Price: From £969 | Apple | Amazon | Argos
Samsung Galaxy S10
If you want to go all-out for the best mobile for Android productivity then opt for the Note 10 Plus. But now it has been out a while, we'd suggest taking another look at the also flagship Galaxy S10. It offers decent value, striking a balance between the finesse and usability of the iPhone and the extra tech of the Huawei.
Price: From £624 | Samsung | Amazon
Anker PowerPort Atom PD 1
Anker's PowerPort Atom PD 1 is one of the best 30W chargers you can get. The minuscule 30W USB Type-C powerhouse, now available for UK plug sockets, will provide fast power-ups for all your tech, including the new MacBook.
This article was originally published by WIRED UK
