Let’s face it, your daily grind isn’t always sunshine and unicorn parades. Sometimes it’s a monsoon of misery, but your precious cargo doesn’t need to suffer. Enter the Chrome Industries Urban Ex 30L Backpack, priced at a sturdy £165, which is less a bag and more a personal, waterproof bunker for your stuff.

This lightweight, rolltop marvel is built for urban exploration, whether that’s navigating a sudden downpour or dodging rogue coffee spills. Its welded waterproof construction means your laptop (up to 15″, thanks to the built-in sleeve) and everything else stays drier than a desert in July. Ergonomic shoulder straps and a 3D-molded back panel ensure comfort, even when you’re loaded down like a pack mule. Plus, reflective loops for your U-lock and a magnetic top close just add to its “prepared for anything” swagger. Your daily commute just got a serious upgrade.