I like the Swiss Army backpacks. I got one a couple years ago for ~$100 I think at Staples. Carries a lot, but I'm not hauling school books and binders around.
ETA: If I wanted something to last 4 years, I'd expect to pay more.
I bought one in 2008 and i'm still using it now. However, in the last six months one of the zippers has failed and i've got a seam that is ripping. Still, that is nothing to complain about since i've used it five days per week for 9 years!
FWIW, every other laptop bag I used had problems after six months to a year. Mostly seams ripping out, failed zippers or backpack straps ripping out.
I'm a business traveler and love mine from eBags, but it's on the expensive side. Several people I work with have gotten this one from Amazon and they love it, especially for price point. It's been a snowball effect in the office - 3 people have gotten it since they saw the first person with it!
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