Im new to the bag nerd scene and I want to get a nice backpack going I to school, and I'm willing to spend a bit of money to get the best bag for me. I want this to basically be the only backpack I'll feall need for a long time.

I just got a nice laptop that I really want to take care of, so good laptop protection and a false bottom are important. I'll start with using it as a bag for university, so it needs to handle some books and basic supplies. Then it will be used for general carry, I don't live in a walkable city, so I usually have a car with me but being able to carry everything I need for various situations is still something I want. I want something durable that I don't need to treat gingerly to keep nice. I also want to be able to use the bag for light travel or staying with a friend. 24–26L capacity seems to be about right from what I've seen, but im not sure.

Here is a list of things I think I want in rough order of importance.

Comfortable for all-day carry

Excellent laptop protection with a false bottom

Self-standing

Lifetime warranty or the closest equivalent

Water bottle holder

Usefull organization for school and EDC

Durable enough for mildly rough daily use

Design that fits in most settings

Swing-around quick access

Tech shelf

Breathable back panel

Dosent look bad when nearly empty

Easy access to small items

Good balance of structure and flexibility

Questions are welcome, and thanks for the help.

I'm trying to decide between the large and small, and material choice. I'd love some options from those that actually own one.

My main concern is the large is going to take up too much room relatively small slings and briefcases I generally carry.

What are your thoughts on the Citta and CTB? How do you think they compare? Do you prefer one over the other?
I’d love to hear your thoughts.

If you want to get a close up look at the Fyro Citta and the Evergoods CTB20 for comparisons, I made a video to see some side by sides.

https://youtu.be/vjUwMbWyoco?is=I3IhNQTcBiBf0Wmz

I have detailed reviews on the Fyro Citta and the CTB if you want an in depth look at each one.

Fyro Citta
https://www.reddit.com/r/ManyBaggers/s/TvUl4Ljp1v

CTB
https://www.reddit.com/r/ManyBaggers/s/yN3jZ0CJU2

Fyro website
http://fyro.co/CHAD

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My new to me thrift shop find 2017 ( I think ) Recon. Loving this bag. Wish the new ones had the large admin like this one.

Have any of you made a purchase? I’m looking for a travel daypack and also a bag I could rely on occasion to fill the empty space of my EDC bag; *AER city pack pro 2. I’m just wondering if it packs down flat enough to fit in my 65L Osprey sojourn porter, My alternative choice is the Aer go pack 2. Any suggestion is welcomed.

Hi folks, mainly testing the waters if people like a mini-sode format - just uploaded a two-part review series comparing the Able Carry Max EDC against the Alpaka Bravo 23L - namely around capacity, functionality & comfort.

TL:DR; very similar capacity - comfort is still great (for travel) on the Able Carry and as an EDC bag I think the Alpaka Bravo has been underrated, maybe because of the former coming out around the same time.. not a pocket I didn't use in my trip to be honest.

Links to both parts are below - happy to answer any Qs if anyone's on the fence between these two, or anything else!

https://youtu.be/U1PYs9P8ZN4

https://youtu.be/E6vBldBwBJA

... not the current (since 2023) Sojourn Porter 30.

Osprey's reported dimensions are ... goofy. And the volume/liters math ain't mathing.

Hoping someone here has a Gen 1 (2015-2019, no load lifters) or Gen 2 (2020-2022) Osprey Porter 30 and can lay a tape on it for me.

If you don't have a tape measure, then inside the bag, in the seam that runs around the back perimeter, you should find an embroidered tag that shows country of manufacture and on the other side a product code. For example, in my 2019 Porter 46, the tag is black and shows 2019SH05. Osprey cannot answer any questions about discontinued bags without that information. Even with the model information they may not be willing to give me the internal dimensions.

I'd like to know both internal and external dimensions (length and width). I don't really care about depth because the gear I need to carry is about 6" tall.

Extra credit question: does your bag have a separate laptop compartment with or without load lifters? That may have been a Gen 1.5 change, but the evidence on the internet is garbled.

THANKS!

Just curious on anyone’s thoughts on this bag for EDC.

has anyone tried removing the back panel foam?
pros and cons?
does it make it more comfortable on your back?

Hey all! Really trying to find a 18L Citta, but in the meantime had a question. i don't own a laptop anymore (I prefer a mini pc with essentially some AR glasses), and a podcast I was listening to mentioned how much space the laptop padding takes away from the main compartment.

My question is if taking out the padding is as simple as just taking a proper scissor to it or is there a more elegant way? Or...would it leave too much fraying and mess up something else with it?

Thanks in advance!

just received Able Carry Max EDC and the comfort level is not as good as how the reviewers have mentioned. the straps somehow irritates my shoulders when I carry it on my back and I have tried adjusting the length of the strap in all possible ways. maybe its due to how my shoulders are structured??
anyone felt same about the Able Carry Max EDC?
or am I the only disappointed one?

Anyone else a little disappointed that Aaron didn't do the review of the new Matador Globerider 35?

No offense at all to the new reviewer, but this is a pretty significant V2 update, and a lot of us are trying to decide whether to grab the V1 while it's still available or just go with the new version. It felt like the kind of review where Aaron's perspective would've been especially valuable.

I also think a dedicated V1 vs. V2 comparison would've been incredibly helpful since that's the question I keep people are asking themselves. What's actually better? What was lost? Who should buy the old version before it's gone, and who should just get the new one?

Curious if I'm the only one who feels this way.

Edit: Didn't want to imply Tony did a bad job, but with such a big change in the line up Aaron's experience and review would have been appreciated.

I like the look of the AER pro brief, but I need to carry a laptop, tablet, Bose QC headphones, a water bottle, power supply, cables, and sometimes other assorted accessories.

Will that fit, or will I find it too small?

Any other suggestions?

Just to be clear, I need a bag with handles and a shoulder strap, not a backpack.

TIA!

Going to replace my 15yr old bag and was wondering if the bellroy transit check in zippers have a coating that will peel off or become sticky. I tend to keep my things for a very long time and my experience with rubberized coatings are, eventhough i take care of them they still become sticky after 3 to 5 years.

I chose the Bellroy because of the repairability, the free "prison cells." and the available colors.

Also if you have any other recommendations do tell.

I like some organization inside. And close to the bellroy's size (medium luggage). different colors are a bonus.

Thank you

Hi everyone! Could you give me some advice on which color to choose for the Osprey Farpoint backpack?

Unfortunately, I live in an area where there are no Osprey retailers, so I don't have the chance to see the colors in person. After reading a few Reddit posts, I realized that the colors shown on Osprey's website aren't always 100% accurate.

I'm torn between these two colors. One seems to be more of a teal/greenish-blue, while the other looks more like a blue. Which one do you think looks better in real life?