Pioneer Panda Cheaper Alternatives?
I have had the attached Targus Legend IQ bag twice. The first one the zippers started to rip from overpacking for a plane trip as a personal bag only. I still have the second, but looking for something a bit more premium. I like the pocket configuration overall;
-QAP (media pocket) is passable, it’s deep, but works well
-Top front is semi-protective for glasses or other items
-Decent admin area with a couple convenient pouch type pockets.
I don’t love the side pockets and I would prefer a more substantial WBPs, but they work okay. I also wish it had a clamshell opening. I do not like the newer versions of this bag, they kneecapped the media pocket and admin area.
The Pioneer Panda is the closest premium bag I’ve seen, but I can’t get past the price. It’s simply more than I would spend on a bag.
Is there something in a middle ground to these two bags that anyone has come across? I understand there will be trade offs, but wondering if there’s something I haven’t seen while searching