What attributes are important to you?
LTT backpack. It does what they say it does - holds a metric ton of stuff, fits under an airplane seat, comfortable even when loaded. Bought it to use for work, and I can fit all my work gear for trips as well as clothes.
Ditto. I’ve had mine for over a year now with daily use and it’s been great. Good room for tools, and a dedicated outside pocket for glasses. Inner pocket keeps water bottle in place. Organized device storage that holds 2 laptops, an iPad, Steam Deck, Kindle and travel router. The fact that it fits the exact dimensions under most airplane seats has been clutch for travel.
I had to make a warranty claim this week when some of the zipper teeth separated from the bag for some reason. For all the hubbub around the “trust me bro” warranty, support responded within 2 hours and is sending a completely new bag as a replacement. Top notch support.
I really liked the look of this and the organization, but it was not long after spending a good bit on the Oakley Kitchen Sink, so I didn’t get it. For me, straight up capacity (with some protection) is a meaningful deciding factor, and it’s big and holds a lot, and has a decent number of options on the outside for storage.
I still do kind of want the LTT bag, though.
Totally understand. I also have a Rush 5.11, which I love because I can change the pockets on the outside to match whatever I’m doing, thanks to MOLLE. But that bag sucks for travel. Not because it can’t hold anything, but because I got profiled hardcore. Every single time I traveled with that backpack, I got extra security screenings. I got tired of having to dump my bag out every time I flew, so I switched.
After going through way too many backpacks that just end up falling apart, I bit the bullet and bought an Aer City Pack Pro and I couldn’t be happier. It’s rugged, durable, and most importantly: it stands upright on its own!!! Every other pack I’ve had just falls right over when setting it down. I also love that I can walk through pouring rain and none of my stuff gets wet.
Link for the lazy: https://aersf.com/products/city-pack-pro
That sounds perfect and there is nothing that lasts longer than Cordura fabric. My 20 year old Brenthaven business case with should strap still looks brand new but it’s killing my shoulder. The Day Pack 2 looks like it would fit my 15” laptop, etc nicely. Thanks for the rec.
Fjällräven Konten 17 liter backpack for 16 inch laptop computer.
Good:
- Minimalist appearance.
- Quickly and easily adjustable shoulder straps with detachable chest strap.
- Soft, padded shoulder straps and back wall.
- Semi-hard exterior, same shape empty or full.
- When empty, stands upright for loading groceries that can’t be tilted.
- Hatch stays open without holding.
- Carry handle on top. Always vertical.
- Zippered pocket inside. (Should have more.)
- Many pockets of various sizes inside. Three pen pockets high up in the safest corner.
- Two stretchy pockets outside.
- Retroreflector for traffic safety.
Bad:
- Discontinued - no idea why.
- Not raintight, but close.
- Mediocre ventilation --> sweaty back.
- Outside pockets not stretchy enough for a 0.5 liter bottle.
Silva Lap 25L. Waterproof with basically one big compartment and an inner sleeve to hold a laptop in place.
I live in the rainiest city in Europe and hate lots of pockets. It goes everywhere with me.
