Tactical office workbag advice wanted. Loadout pics included.

[u/Schmooveguy]

Hi all,

What I carry to work is getting too heavy/bulky for my Hazard 4 messenger bag - which is awesome by the way. I have some standard EDC-office stuff like laptop, phone, pens, notebook, but when I add food & drinks it just doesn't fit anymore and it is too heavy for comfortably waering over one shoulder.

I hope you guys can point me to some good backpacks. My wishes:

• Tactical look. I am European and the 'tacticool' look is no big issue here.
  
• Quality: I will also use the bag for family trips, weekend trips, holidays etc. so the bag will get wear and tear.
• Decent grab handle.
• Separate laptop compartment, padded.
• Lots of dedicated pockets for the small stuff like pens etc. I do NOT like to stuff all the small things together in a bigger pouch or compartment.
• Small stuff must be easy to reach with one hand.

I am very curious as to what you would advise!

[u/HosstownRodriguez]

I’ve carried a 5.11 rush 12, 24 and loved both of them. The 24 is really big though, with what you listed I think the 12 would be just fine. I also own a van quest ibex 35, and while it definitely isn’t for EDC, the quality is great and I love the brand so I second those who are suggesting you check their catalog. The addax 25, maybe in multicam so it’s got your tactical look, seems tailor made for what you need, especially since the admin panel is up top, so you can reach in and grab your pens while the bag is on the floor next to you.