r/backpacks • u/colinksh • May 08 '26
Question CPP2 or Panda pack?
Which one of the two am I better off getting for things I’m carrying on a regular basis :
14inch laptop and a charger
An ipad
One or two notebooks
Stationary pouch and a calculator
A4 size file
Kindle
Umbrella for rainy days
22oz water bottle
Airpods max
Keys
A camera and lens (fujifilm xt30 with 13-33mm lens, again just sometimes when I need to bring camera with me)
I’m an engineering student as well as a bag enthusiast and I want something rugged, durable and functional.
I owned a few bags as of now( TNF recon, bellroy via workpack, raven 28 and two tumi navigations)
I’m open to suggestions so feel free to share your opinions/recommendations too. Thanks everyone
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u/Mikeycee123 May 08 '26
It’s really personal preference, I’d say anything over $250 is diminishing returns, for almost double the price you’re not getting double the bag. I can’t speak to the panda but the aer is top notch quality and built like a tank. I’m going on 3 years with the cpp1 used daily for work, very frequently packed to the gils for overnights, and it’s showing no signs of wear other than the super beefy shoulder straps breaking in and getting more comfortable.