Couple of modifications I’ve made so far to the CTB26. All and all, extremely happy with my purchase, and open to any other recommendations on you guys may have to better personalize, or modify your EDC bags!

So far what I’ve done:

1. I found the handle straps to be a bit uncomfortable, so I used some crimson 550 paracord and wrapped it with some cobra knots along its length. Def gives the straps some better girth and comfortability when holding. Ended up also doing the admin pouch’s zipper, just to compliment the color.

2. Inspired by a post I saw earlier in the subreddit, I grabbed some shock cord and used to to help secure different pouches I might load up with, this one in particular is just my toiletry bag that I had pack for a weekend out.

3. Of course the popular hero clip (small), there’s some tables that it doesn’t necessarily fit on, but for 90% of situations, it gets the job done

4. Using a CAP1 (general meds and other things) and CAP0.5 (tech pouch) as well, of course in different colors to quickly pack into other bags if need be. Also I have the TPC8 which is pretty great at holding at least 3 days worth of clothes if you pack it just right!

25M Incoming MS1 Student

Just about to start my first year, so most days will be pretty lecture-based and lots of studying. I'm trying to stay on campus for the majority of the day, so if I can carry everything that I could need with me throughout the day. 

If you guys have any recommendations on a new daily/commuter backpack that you would highly recommend, I would greatly appreciate it. (Bonus points if clamshell and it has at least two sleeves (one for my MacBook and iPad Pro).

My hs/uni/work bag has been the JanSport Hatchet Backpack, which ngl was a great bag, but has holes discoloration, so after 8 years of service, I think its time to finally give it a rest.