If you want a chic, affordable backpack with a silky sheen: The Lululemon New Crew Backpack 22L Logo is a sporty, stylish pack with an upscale look—making its under-$100 price tag all the more welcome (and surprising). Its water-repellent nylon fabric is lustrous and fluid, and it comes in a selection of clean, monochromatic neutrals with color-matched zippers, straps, and branding. We hoped that the New Crew would fill the hole left behind by the Lululemon Everyday Backpack 2.0, a previous (and much beloved) pick in this guide, which was discontinued in January 2024. In many ways, the New Crew fits the bill. It has a similar aesthetic and a 22-liter capacity, with lightly padded straps for comfortably toting light-to-medium loads. A…