The 20 Coolest Small Backpack Purses to Buy this Summer 

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Whether you're heading to the ocean for a beach-side picnic, exploring a new city, or simply spending the day walking around your hometown, a small backpack purse is must-have. Because when your hands are, well, free and unrestricted by having to actually hold a handbag, everything becomes a whole lot easier—from snapping photos with your trusty iPhone camera to perusing through the racks of clothing in local shops.

Ahead we've curated an edit of some of the coolest small backpack purses currently shoppable at some of our favorite retailers. Whether you're looking for a refined or classic version, a sporty iteration, or one crafted from rattan (the thin pliable stems of a palm), we've found it all. So get your credit cards ready and get to investing in one (or two) of these handy, hands-free bags.

Next up, shop some more backpacks that are perfect for your summer travels.

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Eva Thomas
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Eva Thomas is a senior editor at InStyle, with nearly 10 years of experience as a fashion journalist. She has worked in fast-paced newsrooms, covering everything from Wholesale Replica Bag fashion trends to notable beauty launches. When she's not experimenting with bold fashion trends, trying on clothes for herReplica Store fitting room series, sharing style hacks, or testing new skin care devices, she’s busy tracking down the best celebrity looks, interviewing trend and beauty experts, or texting her mom about her favorite new products. Eva’s conversational writing style makes her a go-to for fun, informative advice—think of her as your in-the-know BFF who’s always ready to share her expertise on all things fashion, beauty, and celebrity.