Goruck 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…
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#42Hand sewn leather bag custom made by some folks in a market in Morroco. It will outlast the sun.
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#43Tom Bihn Brain Bag. 7 years old, going strong. Love it, daughter loves hers.
I had one of those, and I ended up selling it because it was too big, and one of my personal failings is that I will fill bags. So with a big bag, it's always full and heavy.
I went to a smaller Osprey model, I got on sale, but holy hell I have nothing but nice things to say about the TB build quality.
Plus, unlike GoRuck, no troublesome tactical aesthetic.
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#44Deuter Speedlite 20. Fantastically made, light, holds my stuff.
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#45I made my own. https://voidnill.gitlab.io/cosmic_voidspace/hackpack.html
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#46I have been using a Thule Crossover backpack for almost 8 years now, and it’s still as good as new! The laptop compartment is well padded and it’s got a hard-shell compartment for smaller electronics. It is incredibly well built. I have the older version which is not produced any more but in the meantime Thule have introduced an almost identical model (the main difference is the tablet compartment in addition to the laptop compartment), link here: https://www.thule.com/en-gb/au/backpacks/laptop-backpacks/th...
PS there is also an even newer model, the Crossover 2. But it’s different and I don’t know if it’s as good as the one I have.
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#47Goruck GR-2 34L for packing a lot.
SOG TOC 20 for packing little.
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#48For travel, I'm happy with the Peak Design 45L Travel Backpack. It's optimized for photographers, with separate packing cubes that clip into the bag. https://www.peakdesign.com/products/travel-backpack
Their Tech Pouch in particular is an amazing design, and has organized all of my random cables and adapters. https://www.peakdesign.com/products/tech-pouch/
For just around town, I like Timbuk2 messenger bags. Sadly, they stopped making the Especial messenger bag, which was the best product they've ever made.
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#49Nomatic Travel Pack. Really solid every day bag with plenty of storage options, with the added benefit of being expandable so I can rely on just it for a 2-3 day trip. I find it looks good but is neutral enough that you can bring it to the gym airport or work and not look silly.
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