Looking to replace my Wandrd PRVKE that is destroying my shoulders, could use some opinions
TL;DR: My Wandrd PRVKE is killing my shoulders and I need a comfortable replacement. Need to fit a 16" MBP, 11" iPad Pro, Fuji X-S10 setup, and optionally 1–2 days of clothes and switch 2, all while passing as an airline personal item. Is a single-bag solution realistic here or should I start looking at a two-bag combo?
I really need some help trying to decide on a bag to replace my Wandrd PRVKE. I bought this bag a couple of years ago and really fell in love with it at first, but lately it's been hurting the hell out of my shoulders and has become super uncomfortable. I'm sure a lot of it has to do with what I have packed in it, but there just has to be a better solution out there for what I travel with.
The thing I'm running into is that I have a lot of use cases I'd love this bag to fulfill, but the more I look around, the more it seems like that might not be possible. Here’s what I typically carry for a day:
- a 16-inch MacBook Pro
- an 11-inch iPad Pro
- a Kobo eReader
- a Fujifilm X-S10 with an 18-55mm lens and a 70-300mm lens
- a DJI mic
- a mic for the camera
- sometimes a tripod
I would like this bag to be used for a weekend trip with minimal clothes plus the laptop and iPad. Because I work from home, I tend to go on a lot of 1 or 2 day trips. I'm talking like 2 shirts, underwear and socks.
I also want the bag to be able to be brought on a plane as my personal item with all the gear (minus the clothes) and a Switch 2.
One of the things I value (although I might be able to compromise on) is having easy access to my camera. I already walk around with a Peak Design clip, so if I know I'm gonna be shooting a lot when I'm not in a city, I'll typically put the camera on the clip. Otherwise I would prefer to keep the camera in the bag and just have easier access to it.
Here's a couple bags I'm looking at right now:
- Peter McKinnon 35L Nomatic (25L instead?)
- I love the look of this bag and the front separate pocket that could potentially be used for clothes. I do realize this is a very bulky bag and quite heavy
- 30L Travel Backpack from Peak Design
- This sort of feels like it could be a choice? I'm not crazy about the giant compartment but I guess thats why cubes exist. I can pack and organize as I need. Worries this is too big as well
- Everyday backpack from Peak Design (30L?)
- Should I just grab this and call it a day?
- Thule Aion 28L
- Again, huge compartment, but, cubes.