I use an Osprey Farpoint 40 for international travel. Packing cubes are absolutely essential for fitting in all my clothing, and there's no denying that I have to sacrifice plenty of things that I would otherwise be able to fit in a suitcase. But at the same time, I'm blind, so I always have a white cane in my right hand. Once I'm dragging a suitcase, I have no hands left and everything becomes difficult (to potentially unsafe levels). I'll never travel with a suitcase again if I can avoid it.
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#92Made a shoulder-strap laptop bag out of leather. 8-9oz, shoulder. Very basic, but works well.
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#93Dakine factor bag. I have the older version and its amazing
My version: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S87MSKW/ref=oh_aui_sear...
New version: https://www.amazon.com/DAKINE-Factor-22L-Laptop-Backpack/dp/...
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#94Samsonite something
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#95The North Face - Surge II
https://www.thenorthface.com/shop/surge-ii-backpack#hero=0
Reasons: After 5 years of everyday use, it's still in perfect shape, it's definitely build to last. I cycle to work every day with it, it's very comfortable for short (~40 min) rides. It's also good for travelling since it's capable of expanding quite a lot if needed, fits most 15" laptops (probably also some 17").
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#96Goruck GR-1. Benefits: - Padded laptop compartment helps keep laptop safe and easy access - Built like a tank, will last forever (made in USA!) - Outer and Inner organization pockets - Panel loading, can be fully opened by a side zip and easy to pack/unpack - Big enough for multi-day travel. I have used it as a carry on pack for upto 7 days (did laundry on the road). - Discreet enough (black) and fits into a corporat…
i bought a GR2 a few years ago and it's the best backpack i've ever owned. it's a pleasure to use. i promise i'm not a shill, it really is an exceptional product. it looks attractive, bears weight far more comfortably than any other pack i've ever owned, it's easy to clean, it's waterproof, and the ability to open flat means that it's easy to pack very densely. i was able to live out of my 26L pack for nearly a week,…
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#97Lululemon Para Backpack 23L: https://www.lulufanatics.com/item/36691/lululemon-para-backp...
Fits 15 inch MBP. A lot of pockets. Very stylish, I get a lot of compliments on this.
When I was going to gym during lunch, this was perfect, cause could hold shoes and gym clothes in separate pockets each. Though no place for towel.
What I wish it had was another pocket for personal iPad. Well it kind of does but it is too tight when both laptop and iPad is in.