u/Asleep_Driver8316

Hello! I am leaving for my two month study abroad program to Barcelona in a week and am struggling to find a backpack to bring with me. I'm extremely wary of all of the pickpocketing stories from Spain, but will be required to bring my laptop with me every day on my walk to class, which ends around the main square (one of the biggest pickpocketing places). I've read many posts that say not to get a backpack for ease of mind, but I can't think of any other way to easily transport my laptop every day. Any recommendations? I'm hoping to not spend $100+ on an anti theft bag, but I can't see another option if I also need to bring my phone and ID with me everyday.