9 Vegan Backpack Purse Options for Cruelty-Free Convenience

Looking for a vegan backpack purse? We've selected 9 options that you're going to love. Now you can travel around in style knowing that you're using cruelty-free faux leather.

Keep reading to see which backpack purse you like best...

• Perfect for work or play, this ladies' soft black vegan leather backpack purse features contrasting smooth and textured faux leather and braided detailing down the center.
• Comfortably wide straps are convertible to transform the backpack to a shoulder bag.
• Comes with an anti-theft back zipper that opens to the main compartments.

• Advertised as vegan: Yes.
• Pros: The office, the museum, the park — you can really take this bag anywhere. It's a sleek, affordable, everyday bag for all your essentials, including your tablet and laptop.
• Cons: The anti-theft back zipper should help keep your stuff accessible only to you when you're wearing it, but it's not a fortress — if someone snags your bag, they can get inside.

• You get three bags in one by adjusting the straps on this mustard yellow backpack purse: a backpack, a crossbody bag and a hobo shoulder bag in buttery-soft vegan leather.
• Nice and roomy with 15" L x 12" H x 4.5" W dimensions.
• Has multiple outer pockets in the front and back to stash the little things like hair ties and notepads. 

• Advertised as vegan: Yes.
• Pros: Such versatility really comes in handy, especially if you're taking a sightseeing vacation. And the mustard color is so chic.
• Cons: It's decently sized, but it does have its limits. Consider how large the items are that you'd need on an active trip.

• This trendy, vibrant blue backpack is made of textured vegan leather in the front and nylon in the back.
• Top handle and straps are black to accentuate the vivid blue.
• Conveniently convertible to a shoulder bag.

• Advertised as vegan: No, but the materials used are faux leather and nylon.
• Pros: Excellent for day trips and light shopping. It's sophisticated but casual enough for sporting with jeans and a tee. Bonus points: the vendor advertises this backpack/shoulder bag as unisex due to its universal appeal.
• Cons: If you're searching for a vegan leather backpack purse, this may not be your style as it's mostly nylon — only the front is leather.

• A backpack and shoulder bag combo that's excellent for toting around your tablet and smaller textbooks in style.
• Made with supple brown vegan PU leather and sturdy metal hardware.
• Shoulder bag strap is removable.

• Advertised as vegan: Yes, in the description.
• Pros: It's a perfect mix of backpack and purse for college students (or anyone) shopping for a functional and attractive bag you can sling over your back or shoulder.
• Cons: As a school bag, it does have a large carrying capacity, but it might not fit all your large textbooks. Make sure to take measurements first.

Where to Buy: Target

• Match your bag to your lipstick with this fiery red envelope purse that can be worn two ways: as a backpack or a crossbody bag.
• Its contours are outlined in black for a striking contrast.
• Fastens with a magnetic closure.

• Advertised as vegan: No, but this bag is made of faux leather.
• Pros: Not every backpack can be your evening bag like this one. It's posh and as a daytime backpack and fabulous as a crossbody bag over a shimmery cocktail dress.  
• Cons: A zipper would be more secure than the metal closure, which might limit the functionality of this bag.

• This drawstring backpack purse is for style hunters on the cutting edge of fashion, featuring crinkled faux leather in bright and shiny metallic silver.
• Zips shut and tightens with black woven nylon straps.
• Includes interior pockets for the little things like keys and ID.

• Advertised as vegan: No. This stylish bag is advertised as faux leather.
• Pros: Killer fashion and a nice change-up from your regular, everyday purse. We appreciate that it secures with a zipper even though it's a drawstring bag.
• Cons: It's pretty pricey, but not as pricey as on sites like Shopbop.

• Good things come in mini packages. Put the shoulder straps together and turn this black vegan leather backpack into a sling bag.
• Features two kitties in silver studs on the flap.
• With 9" L x 10.5" H x 3" W dimensions, this backpack can hold an iPad mini and all your purse necessities.

• Advertised as vegan: Yes.
• Pros: Ridiculously affordable and unique with its silver studded design. The small and unobtrusive size makes it ultra light and comfortable for all-day wear. Pair with a vegan moto jacket and cateye specs. 
• Cons: As a mini backpack, it can only hold so much, but that's only an issue if you need a bag to carry bigger items like a full-size laptop.

Where to Buy: ShopBop

• Need something in between a tote bag and a backpack? Why not both? Studio 33 brings you the best of both worlds in black faux leather with glittering palm trees on the front.
• Solid handles on top allow you to carry your weightier items.
• Zips securely shut to protect your belongings.

• Advertised as vegan: No. This bag is advertised as faux leather.
• Pros: This is one of the more affordable items on Shopbop. It's a very modern approach to a carryall or laptop bag with a whimsical feel in its shimmery palm tree pattern.
• Cons: It may not go with everything in your wardrobe. Then again, it could let you get a little creative.

• A brown vegan leather mini backpack purse for every day and every outfit.
• Turn it into a crossbody bag to sit comfortably on the subway or the bus.
• Zippers all the way around the top and sides with a gold-toned zipper.

• Advertised as vegan: Yes.
• Pros: This is a bag you can really take anywhere and match with all your day tops and bottoms. It's laid-back, contemporary and uber stylish.
• Cons: It can definitely be an evening bag, but maybe for casual dress evenings only.