Ask HN: Best Backpack for a Commuting Software Dev?

I used to recommend LLBean, but now I highly recommend TimBuk2.

I purchased my first TimBuk2 backpack last year and was ecstatic about it: https://www.timbuk2.com/

a lot of backpacks from the outdoors companies have 15" sleeves, and will be very sturdy and durable.

i bought a north face borealis in 2014 and it looks as good as new, not a stitch out of place.

osprey i hear is good as well.

Thule Crossover 32L Backpack, been using this for past 6 years now. Has held up really well, only finding an excuse to buy a new one, can’t find one though

It has held up great for daily commutes as well as 2 day official trips, enough space to carry all.

https://www.amazon.com/Thule-Crossover-32L-Backpack/dp/B004X...

Depends on what you need to carry.

Don't carry a laptop unless you are working during the commute or have some other restriction. It is better to be able to access all of your systems remotely, so you can pull anything you need from them.