Need a new work backpack to take to the office and on work travels- although I love the CPP2, I wish Aer had a half zip. I’d never want the clamshell for work, and would rather not worry about the front zip accidentally slipping forward and spilling my contents. Currently eyeing Black Ember’s H2 and Pakt’s Mode 22, but none have as nice of an aesthetic or design as Aer imo.
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I've probably spent 20 hours looking up backpacks now and it is incredibly hard to find a nice work backpack that easily transitions onto a plane. The biggest problem is any backpack around ~26L and has a luggage strap will almost always have a clamshell style opening. And many great backpacks that pack for work/school don't have the luggage strap or quick access pockets.
Here's what I was looking for:
- Half zip, opens from the top, like a school/work backpack
- luggage pass through
- 24-28L in size
Optional bonus features:
- Fits my 32 oz Owala
- Side handle is always nice
- Convenient and small quick access pocket
Here's some top contenders:
- Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L: Probably the most recommended one I've heard that meets these requirements, however, just not a huge fan of the shape.
- Alpaka Elements Pro: Great choice, great look, just wish it had maybe ONE more pocket.
- Black Ember Citadel H2: Great option, but also a little boxy and techy for me. Also not a huge fan of the narrow pockets in the front.
- Pakt MODE 22: Another great option, nice aesthetic, but too small.l
- Fjallraven Raven 28: Would have been near perfect if it had a luggage pass through
- Babboon to the Moon City 24L: Honestly a great regular backpack that checks the boxes, and at a good price too. A little simple looking and not as 'over-engineered' as the rest
- Thule Aion 28L: Beautiful look, love the material, design, and organization overall. Would have been my favorite but unfortunately it's a clamshell opening.
Anyone else got other suggestions? If not and you're on the hunt for something like I am, take a look at some of my suggestions!
I've been on the hunt for some months now for a backpack that is travel friendly and comfortably fits 3 laptops. I want to use it as a daily work backpack, and I travel a lot for work - hence the travel friendly requirement. It seems to me all the nice travel friendly backpacks have clamshell openings and all the daily work laptop backpacks don't have nice travel features.
Here's what I'd like to see:
- ~26-28L, fits under an airplane seat
- Luggage pass through
- Side strap/handle is a plus
- Water bottle holder that fits a 32oz Owala
- Top access (not clamshell)
- Fits 3 laptops comfortably
- At least one internal zipper pouch for chargers/cables
- Quick access pocket for wallet/passport/keys
So far my favorite ones are the:
Cotopaxi 26L Allpa - good compartmentalization
Thule 28L Aion - better design and build quality than the Cotopaxi imo, and probably my favorite so far. Only problem is 3 laptops in the back pocket is too tight.
Anyone else constantly travel with multiple devices and have a recommendation? I would assume there would be a decent market for this type of backpack, as I know many software developers that are always on the road, but maybe 3 laptops is a bit much...