Hey, guys! So, I’ve been a long-time lurker on this forum, but I figured it’s about time I chime in with my first post. So, here’s the deal: I recently found out I’m heading to Europe for 10 days with my girlfriend, hitting up Portugal and Spain, and later this year I have a solo trip to Ireland planned. With all this travel coming up, I decided it was high time to look into getting myself a decent travel bag.
I’m all about keeping my stuff close by (plus, I tend to do a bit of shopping while I’m abroad), so a carry-on bag (and sometimes a personal item too) is my jam. I also make frequent day and weekend trips to NYC, usually by bus or train, and I’m constantly shuttling between my place and my girlfriend’s. I’m a bit scatterbrained, so I wanted a bag that could handle all these situations.
When I was shopping around for a bag, I had a few key things in mind. I often need to lug around two laptops – one for work (around 13 inches) and my personal one (a bulky 15-16 incher). Both come with chunky chargers and a mouse, so I needed a bag that could handle them. For weekend trips or stays at my girlfriend’s place, I like to pack 2-3 outfits, toiletries, and maybe an extra pair of shoes. Since I live in the city, I need easy access to essentials like my wallet, keys, and sunglasses. And hey, I’m all about style and color – no boring grays or blues for me!
So, after much research, I settled on a bag that ticked all my boxes. It’s a great bag with top-notch quality, and I even got the older version with load lifters. I’ve taken it on a weekend trip to NYC and used it as my go-to bag for shuttling between houses – way better than my old 40L or 32L bags. The separate laptop compartment is a winner, easily fitting both my laptops. Plus, it’s super comfortable to carry around.
However, there are a couple of downsides that I can’t overlook. The lack of structure in this bag is a real bummer. It’s way too floppy when not fully packed, making it a hassle to grab things quickly. Even when it’s full, stuff inside sloshes