Remember when you thought signing up for 18 credits was a good deal? This is better. 1850 cu. in.

When your dreams of reaching the show or winning the World Series of Poker don't pan out it's time to fall back on plan C and this comfortable Vault Daypack from The North Face. The Vault doesn't have a padded laptop sleeve like other packs but that extra space combines perfectly with the 1850 cubic-inch capacity to accommodate thick lab binders and extra large projects. There's also a front accessory pocket with an internal organizer for pens pencils erasers note pads scissors and a calculator or a hand-held video game system. When the weekend rolls around dump out all the study gear and load up the Vault with your day hike essentials or beach gear.