After buying a lot of backpacks, I settled on the 5.11 12 hour RUSH as a good compromise in size. It is just large enough for my Dell XPS 13, or probably most 11-12 inch laptops. Plus it has a lot of organizational features and flexibility. I can take all of the organizing pouches out of the bag and attach them to the outside of the backpack if I need extra space.
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#12I had a GORUCK GR1 (26L) until my car was broken into.
I'm now bagless, and looking for a replacement.
The Tom Bihn Synapse 25 is at the top of my list.
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#13I have a Herschel "Little America" (http://shop.herschelsupply.com/collections/backpacks/product...)
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#14Been using the Patagonia Chacabuco for a long time now. But it's a bit unruly. Now I'm using the Timbuk2 Q - http://goo.gl/rLxToZ
Slimmer, much more manageable. Course all I throw in there is a Dell XPS 13 and a book.
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#15I 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
Congrats on the sobriety!
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#16I've been using an older version of the Swiss Gear Pegasus backpack (the one with the side pockets that stick out [0]) daily for the past ~12 years. I don't know WTF they made this thing out of, but it refuses to fall apart. Interior volume is slightly too small for a weekend trip, but it's more than adequate for going to/from work.
[0]: http://www.staples.com/SwissGear-Pegasus-Laptop-Backpack-Bla...
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#17I have a Tom Bihn Synapse 25 ( https://www.tombihn.com/collections/backpacks/products/synap... ). I'm very happy with it. Seems like it will last a lifetime. The pockets are well organized and usable. Cons: it's expensive.
Related, I carry a Synapse 19 daily and freaking love it. Best backpack I've ever bought, and will probably carry it for the next long while.
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#18I use a Chrome Soyuz for its water resistant laptop pocket and tough construction. Unfortunately Chrome no longer manufactures this bag.
https://www.amazon.com/chrome-2011-soyuz-laptop-black/dp/b00...
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#19I use a Chrome Soyuz for its water resistant laptop pocket and tough construction. Unfortunately Chrome no longer manufactures this bag. https://www.amazon.com/chrome-2011-soyuz-laptop-black/dp/b00...
I have this bag and absolutely hate it. All of the compartments other than the laptop sleeve are precisely sized to be as useless as possible. It's also ridiculously heavy for its tiny volume.
Just out of curiosity... how do you pack yours? I've tried repeatedly to get used to this bag, and I just can't find a way to use it that works for me. The main compartment is so tight that any sort of jacket or sweater gets wrinkled instantly. God help you if you ever want to throw in a sandwich that isn't in a steel box.
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#20I carry the Fjallraven Kanken backpack variant with the laptop sleeve.
These are pretty good bags. They seem to have become ubiquitous in Vancouver.