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Re: Ask HN: Best backpack for everyday use?

#41
Check out the Minaal Daily and the Aer Fit Pack here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SUSBNqDRlg&t=920s

Also, the aer flight pack is pretty great: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2LAzO909gg&t=3s

I have all those. Minaal is the best quality. Aer's quality is pretty decent though (for quite a bit less cost).

Re: Ask HN: Best backpack for everyday use?

#42
Right now my trustiest steed in Backpacks/Bookbags/Backsacks/Packbags is the Canvas Daypack by Booq.

https://www.booqbags.com/collections/macbook-laptop-backpack...

As a seasoned traveler, I am very happy with shape, capacity, sleekness, deep side/saddle pockets, and the sexy chequered inside. If you are only carrying small things, you will probably want a pack one tier smaller, but if you have books and computer often, this is a great pack.

Re: Ask HN: Best backpack for everyday use?

#43
Highly recommend - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M1BBWHR/ref=s9_acsd_hps...

The backpack features 3 compartments (Laptop - can hold 2 laptops and unzip so it's on the inside - hard to steal while carrying), 2 inner zipper sections, great for cables/wires/etc. Also has place for pen and powerbrick. Love these backpacks from TIGGERNU

Re: Ask HN: Best backpack for everyday use?

#44
Check out Deuter.

I've been using a "Giga Bike" daily for about three years and it's held up perfectly.

It might be a little large for you (28L), but they have a few smaller models, and compression straps help somewhat.

I particularly dig the "airstripes" design, which 1) suspends the pack away from your back to minimize the sweaty shirt effect, and 2) provides the right amount of friction so the weight isn't all on your shoulders.

Re: Ask HN: Best backpack for everyday use?

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I have this bag. It meets all your requirements and is relatively inexpensive. Jansport is BIL too. https://www.amazon.com/JanSport-Outside-Specialty-Night-Back...

BIL? And any drawbacks to this model?

Sorry, BIL == "Buy It for Life". Jansport will repair or replace any damaged backpack, forever, even after they no longer manufacture that style. If they don't make the style anymore and it needs to be replaced, they'll replace it with an equivalent.

I love this backpack and there aren't any drawbacks that I've noticed. I carry it everyday and have done so for a little over a year now.

Re: Ask HN: Best backpack for everyday use?

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If you're like me and you find outdoor/active brands offerings look too tactical, and prefer a more casual design, I'd check out Everlane: https://www.everlane.com Here's one of their smaller bags: https://www.everlane.com/products/mens-street-nylon-zip-back... And you can also learn about where that particular bag is made: https://www.everlane.com/factories/nylon-bags In my experience, with their transparent pricing…

That looks functional, minimal. Good recommendation

Re: Ask HN: Best backpack for everyday use?

#49
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My wife has a Fjallraven Kanken backpack she uses for daily use to work that she likes a lot. They have a specifically sized 13" backpack: https://www.fjallraven.us/products/kanken-13-laptop-backpack MSRP is $110, which is within your budget, and it looks like Amazon has it for $89.

Second this. I have one for casual use. Super functional and light.
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