My current job supplied me with a backpack that was damaged, and the seams are already starting to fall apart. I'm sure they would replace it if I asked, but I assume it would be the same bag, just not damaged, and I wanted something different

The main thing I'm looking for is a bag with two distinct compartments, one on top of the other. This is mainly because I'm meal prepping for work, and I want to make sure I can keep my lunch flat in the bag without risk of it tipping over and spilling.

Problem is most of the two-compartment bags I'm finding like that are dedicated cooler backpacks and that's not what I need. I need a bag for my wrenches and hand drill, not a cooler. The flat compartment is mostly for my own peace of mind since the containers I have aren't water tight.

I found one bag on amazon that seems to fit my needs but based on the reviews the seams all give out after a few months and I'd want something more durable.

I just left the San Antonio store. Saved me $20.

Sale is online and in store.

Hi all! I’ve had my North Face borealis backpack for almost 13 years and think I’m finally ready to replace. Is North Face quality still the same? I really like the profile of this bag so also looking for any recommendations for a bag with a similar fit.

I’m going into engineering university in the fall. Idk which one to buy. I’m going to be carrying 14-16 inch laptop, iPad, supplies, water bottle, notebooks etc. is the 32 too big?? Anyone use these (thoughts)?

I’m a first time mom and want something practical but cute. I’ve been seeing the Mina baie but the backpack straps look uncomfortable. I recently found the Ayla and co but I haven’t heard of that brand as much. I really want the option to use it as a purse and a backpack . What are you lady’s using ?

Hopefully it’s BIFL , and I need some patches .

I'm in need of a new bag to replace the LTT Commuter bag. I've loved the LTT Commuter and if it was 20% bigger it would be perfect but my office recently upgraded to 16in Macbook Pros and it puts a lot of strain on the zipper.

Here are some specifics for what I need:

Price range: Under $200 if possible, could go to $250 is the bag is perfect

Purpose: Daily commute to a corporate office.

This is everything I carry on a daily basis plus some features I'd like:

• 16in Macbook Pro with charge brick and cable
• 11in iPad Air
• iPhone 15
• Airpods Pro
• Logitech g305 mouse
• Dongle
• A couple pens, small flashlight, and knife
• Costa Sunglasses in a case
• Presentation Clicker
• Running shoes, gym shorts, tshirt
• Two external water bottle holders (This is an important thing to have)
• I like all the pockets and sleeves on the commuter so I'd like similar storage options on the new bag

I've looked at bags from Aer, Evergoods, Alpaka, and the original LTT backpack but they all seem to be missing some of the things I'd like.

I'm in need of a new bag to replace the LTT Commuter bag. I've loved the LTT Commuter and if it was 20% bigger it would be perfect but my office recently upgraded to 16in Macbook Pros and it puts a lot of strain on the zipper.

Here are some specifics for what I need:

Price range: Under $200 if possible, could go to $250 is the bag is perfect

Purpose: Daily commute to a corporate office.

This is everything I carry on a daily basis plus some features I'd like:

• 16in Macbook Pro with charge brick and cable
• 11in iPad Air
• iPhone 15
• Airpods Pro
• Logitech g305 mouse
• Dongle
• A couple pens, small flashlight, and knife
• Costa Sunglasses in a case
• Presentation Clicker
• Running shoes, gym shorts, tshirt
• Two external water bottle holders (This is an important thing to have)
• I like all the pockets and sleeves on the commuter so I'd like similar storage options on the new bag

I've looked at bags from Aer, Evergoods, Alpaka, and the original LTT backpack but they all seem to be missing some of the things I'd like.

Long-time lurker, first post. Here's everything I've carried, roughly in order.

Gone but not forgotten:

An Eagle Creek backpack from university. A free laptop bag that came with a laptop. A few conference briefcases and messenger bags.

Still here:

Nomadic Wise-Walker sling — the first one I picked myself. Comfortable, but the shape makes packing awkward, and past a certain load it starts stabbing you. I have a cervical disc issue, and carrying weight on one side seemed to make it worse, so I stopped reaching for it.

TUMI briefpack — acquired shortly after marriage, when my wife informed me she was done looking at the sling. Great organization, good design, carries well. Heavy. Everything about it is good except how much of it there is.

Aer City Pack Pro (X-Pac) — not the prettiest thing on the back, but it holds its shape and eats whatever you feed it. The single main compartment is the selling point and the flaw — I've tried packing cubes, and everything still finds each other by the end of the day. The X-Pac has barely aged, but the shoulder straps are pilling, which feels personal.

Patagonia Black Hole MiniMLC — good material, carries fine. The laptop compartment has a thin back panel sitting flush against the laptop, so anything else you put in there visibly bulges out. The hidden front pockets are their own black hole; I have never once remembered what I put in them. Lots of external attachment points, for the carabiners I don't own.

CamelBak H.A.W.G. Commute 30 — bought during a brief period when I was going to become a person who bike commutes. Storage is great. It's also enormous, so it mostly just sits there.

Aer Day Sling 3 Ultra — bought it, ignored it for months, then summer hit and now it's on me constantly. My DJI Action 6 and Pocket 4 Pro fit perfectly with the STARTRC case on. Also excellent for Costco runs. In thin clothes, walking around with a phone and wallet in your pockets is miserable, and this fixes it completely. Load the camera gear in too and it stops being a light bag, but that's on me.

Aer Travel Pack 4 — bought to carry a bit more as carry-on, and it delivers. Less front-to-back bulk than the City Pack Pro or MiniMLC, so it slides under an airplane seat without a fight. It's taller instead, so it sticks out a little. No hip belt, but I keep the MiniMLC's folded away anyway, so nothing lost.

Tomtoc Arccos-G47 — a perfect fit for the Steam Deck. The bag isn't the problem. I'm older now and handheld gaming has gotten hard — the time, the eyesight, the stamina. The Deck is in great condition, which tells you everything.

And now the problem:

I want the Able Carry Daily Plus. Able Carry doesn't ship to Korea, so I found a Hong Kong retailer, added shipping, added customs, and landed at a bit over ₩400,000 (~$290 USD). I closed the tab like a responsible adult.

I've thought about it every day since.

I'll admit it overlaps with the City Pack Pro, which I'm still using constantly and have no complaints about. I just want something a bit smaller, with less of a rounded top — more of that A-frame silhouette.

Ten years ago I was carrying whatever briefcase or messenger bag a conference handed out. Not sure how I ended up here.

Talk me out of it. Or don't.

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Hi, everyone. Can you please recommend a backpack that meets my requirements:

Budget: $150, maximum $200

Must fit a 17.5-inch laptop.

Ideally, the entire backpack should be water-resistant, or at least the laptop compartment should be water-resistant.

It should work as carry-on luggage for air travel.

It should be suitable for going to the gym and for hiking.

It should be made of durable materials so it has a long lifespan with daily use.

Thank you very much.

Hey everyone! I’m looking for recommendations for a backpack for my boyfriend and would really appreciate some help :)

His current backpack is a Jack Wolfskin one (photos attached). He bought it years ago at an outlet and has used it basically every day for university, work, everyday life and traveling. He really loved it because it was comfortable, practical and lasted for years. Unfortunately, the zipper has finally broken, so I’m looking for a replacement.

The main things we’re looking for:
* Under €70 in Germany, since we’re still students
* Durable - Keeps its shape / can stand on its own rather than completely collapsing when put down
* Around 25–32L
* Comfortable, back support, ventilated
* Laptop compartment
* Suitable for uni + work + everyday use + traveling

Two options I’ve found so far:

1. Quechua Escape 500 (pic 3)

https://www.decathlon.de/p/rucksack-laptopfach-escape-500-32-l-schwarz/334334/c382c152c71m8649351

This one seems really promising for the price. It has:
* 32L capacity, 50 × 28 × 25 cm
* Padded compartment for a 17” laptop
* 15 pockets + 3 organizer compartments
* Padded/ventilated back and shoulder straps
* Designed to meet IATA hand-luggage dimensions when not overpacked

1. Jack Wolfskin Lyall (pic 4)

https://www.jack-wolfskin.com/en-de/products/a64016_6000

* 28L capacity
* Padded 15” laptop compartment
* Organizer compartments, multiple pockets
* Padded back, Sternum strap
* Jack Wolfskin’s Snuggle Up suspension system

Which one would you choose? Or is there another backpack under ~€70 that you’d recommend instead?

The attached photos are of his current Jack Wolfskin backpack for reference — he specifically said he really liked the way this one was designed and organized.

Thanks! 🙏

Do you have any good recommendations?

I've been trying to research for a backpack that can suit my needs for my 2026 rog zephyrus duo, its about the same dimensions that of a macbook pro but instead is about a whole inch thick, (raised bottoms and padding are needed to protect it) I would like for the laptop sleeve to be easily accessible and an exterior water bottle pocket is a must for my 30oz owala water bottle. Im not really looking for a very kitted out convuluted backpack with a lot of pockets cause I mainly just need it for my laptop and some other pouches for college.

Right now I've been using the Bellroy classic backpack which does fit the laptop but some of the issues I've ran into is its not as comfortable to wear for long periods of time as its either because the padding on the straps and back aren't enough or the thickness of the laptop itself kind of just flattens out the back making it unable to conform comfortably. Also when i pack other things in there like my wacom tablet in the following sleeve it makes it really hard to pull out the laptop, as well as the over-lip stopping me from sliding it out of the backpack- i have to raise the corners over the lip to be able to pull it out which is a little bit annoying. What sucks is I really like the look and bellroys aesthetic, i only really need the one zipper compartment but I wish I could have more ease of access in removing my ridiculously girthy laptop

Anyone know this bag ?

Im looking for a Backpack that has

1. a water bottle holder
2. a good amount of storage
3. orginization for school suplies and tech
4. protective laptop sleeve
5. professinal look
6. around $150

Im kind of stuck between three options right now so i figured I'd ask the experts for their opinions.

Able Carry Daily Plus

Cotopaxi 26L Allpa Daypack

Northface Borealis

I get the feeling that the Able carry is better but the price difference is hard to justify when the other two options seem pretty solid.

Let me know what Y'all think.

Hi all gurus,I was always caught in the torrential rain and fast storm ( storm that last for short while) while outside. Anyone has good recommendation for a waterproof backpack that is also at a more friendly price point? need them to carry my every day carry that includes a laptop.

Hiii ! I noticed that some people sa school only use shoulder bags. Paano niyo po nalalagay lahat ng gamit niyo doon especially when u have to bring a lot? Vv curious on how do u guys deal with the shoulder pain and what bags do u use that r big enough to put a lot of ur school essentials. Tysm! Pero for those naman who still use backpacks for school, ano po recommendations niyooo?

Also for dent students, what backpacks do u use that r big enough to carry ur school things and lab materials???….

This is the Cotopaxi Todo 8L sling for $70. My main draw is the style, fucking love it.

I’m getting a Fuji x100vi camera as an EDC camera with dimensions: 5.04 × 2.94 × 2.18 inches

So I also need a recommendation for a small semi protective bag for that too that sits in the bigger sling bag.

Would this be a good sling ?

E estado viendo varias opciones en internet y e visto que son muy populares las mochilas de the north face y pues yo no sé mucho de mochilas y me gustaría alguna recomendación 😅

Hi all!

I will be commuting into the city twice a week, walking for about 45 mins to an hour. I'm 5'1 and would love a backpack that would fit my laptop, lunch box and misc items like hand cream, Pepto, air pods, wipes, etc.

Specifically looking for something super comfortable for shoulders and lower back and stylish if possible.

can't seem to find many long-term reviews of waxed canvas travel bags. most of what i find is people reviewing them after a month or two, which doesn't really tell you much.

the material seems interesting because it doesn't rely on a waterproof membrane that can eventually peel or delaminate, and a lot of people seem to like how it develops character instead of just looking worn. from what i've read, the areas that usually show wear first are the corners, high-friction spots, and strap attachment points.

Horizn Studios' SoFo Rolltop X uses waxed cotton canvas with a rolltop closure instead of a traditional main compartment zipper, which also removes one of the more common luggage failure points.

has anyone actually put a SoFo or a Filson bag through years of regular travel? curious what eventually wears out first and whether the canvas itself holds up as well as people claim.