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I love this $30 backpack I randomly found at Ikea of all places: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20313571/ It's simple. No overt branding (that can't be seam-ripped out quite easily). Lots of pockets and chambers and expandability. And perhaps most significantly, only $30. I've considered buying a backup backpack since they're so cheap and also since backpacks aren't likely to be a mainstay product categor…
68g, 20L, silnylon
http://www.seatosummit.com/product/?item=Ultra-Sil%26reg%3B+...
Possibly my favourite of my many backpacks. It scrunches up to the size of a clementine, making it an ideal secondary bag to keep in one's main bag when travelling. It can be worn under a jacket to inconspicuously carry a laptop in areas with pickpockets.
I've been using my Timbuk2 messenger for about four years now and it's bomb proof. It's been through every type of weather, and on every trip I've taken. The only complaint I have is that it wants to fall forward instead of sitting up rigid/straight.
I love my Osprey Stratos 26l [1] I use it for my daily bike commute, as well as for hiking, skiing and as day pack for traveling. It combines (almost) all of the features I'm looking for in a daypack: Mesh ventilation keeps my back dry when riding my bike in summer. Phone, key and wallet fit in the waist strap pockets for fast reach. Rain cover keeps my stuff dry for the occasional downpour. 26l is large enough to fi…
I have a Stratos 24 (medium I think). I second the removable waist straps. This would change the character of the backpack entirely. I've been using it for about 5 years now, and it's a great backpack, but the straps drive me nuts. They are great when on a bike, but they get in the way a lot in other situations. The other thing is that the vent on the back makes the main compartment a bit difficult to store things in…
I have a similar experience with water bottles: a typical 1 litre aluminium bottle (e.g. Sigg) hardly fits in the side pocket, so it's always a struggle to squeeze it. Once it's in the pocket, though, the risk of falling out is nil :)
Also have another laptop bag that I've replaced 3 times in 10 years - at no additional cost. Definitely never paid attention to the warranty before.
Also have an Eddie Bauer backpack that I got at Target 10 years ago. Still going strong (not used for laptop)/
This is the most comfortable bag I ever had and I can carry my 10" tablet and 15" laptop easily.
http://www.portdesigns.com/products/houston-backpack-15-6-_5...
I have a GoRuck GR1 that was an insane gift to myself for 3 years sober. One of my most prized possessions. http://www.goruck.com/gr1-rucksack-black-/p/GEAR-000574
Even though I never intend to go rucking (learned what it is just now) and I imagine all this americanism drives the price up, I will keep this on the radar for a time when I have more money :)
I carry a boreas bolinas around most days. It works. It's a bit overbuilt for going to and from the office but super comfy when I have to walk across town with a laptop.
It feels like they will last a lifetime.