![]() ![]() It shouldn't be such a tight fit that I struggle to get items in and out. The backpack I'm looking for would contain the bare essentials (a "get-things-done-only" backpack): a laptop, ebook reader, notebook, 16/24 oz water bottle, laptop charger, a tech pouch, and one of either a small lunch or a hoodie or light jacket. I thought the Fit Pack 2 was similar in dimensions as the other 2 Aer backpacks for some reason, but based on the product specs, it is actually very slightly bigger than the CPL 24 so that's out of the question. If I don't need to do any of these things, I can carry less, hence my search for a smaller and potentially slimmer bag. I'm somewhat concerned it does not have a small/slim enough profile to be able to also wear in public transportation like a subway without garnering attention due to occupying too much space in a crowded environment. The CPL 24 would be more of a "city-exploring" backpack-it is more roomy for allowing the possibility of a quick and light grocery trip, carrying camera gear, or a weekend trip. In general I think I prefer a clamshell backpack for more internal storage (I'm already getting a CPL 24 as a general EDC and plan on getting a Brown Buffalo Conceal as a smaller minimal EDC), but I think a backpack with more organization for times when I'm carrying mostly tech stuff and trying to be productive on-the-go can be more useful.īesides these Aer backpacks, I'm also considering the Axiom 18 and the new Axiom 24, the former of which appears to fill the same niche. I feel like it can carry a hoodie if necessary, whereas the other 2 backpacks will struggle in this regard. The Fit Pack 2 is in consideration simply because it seems to have the most space and has the advantageous of clamshell backpacks where it has a single large internal space but still has just enough(?) tech compartments. I'm having a hard time deciding between these 3 bags-the Day Pack seems to be slightly more appropriate at first glance, but the Flight Pack 2 apparently has more internal space and better organization. ![]() I'm looking for a minimal EDC with enough organization while having good internal space for a bag of this size (which should be similar if not smaller than the Brown Buffalo Conceal which I will be getting as well). This is why each run of the Mariveles is distinct-the precise colors vary depending on what’s available.I'm considering between one of the Aer products: Day Pack, Flight Pack 2, and Fit Pack 2 (the Tech Pack is out of the question as it seems too big). Like many of the company’s bags (indicated by the Del Día name), the Mariveles duffle is made from discarded material otherwise destined for the cutting-room floor, left over from other companies’ larger production runs. It’s a listed B Corp, and it takes pains to be as sustainable in its bags’ construction as possible, with a particular focus on labor practices. We also continue to be impressed by Cotopaxi’s overall transparency and social mission. In contrast, however, it’s made of repurposed ripstop nylon that’s of a higher quality than the Herschel’s polyester, and it’s available for a lower price (though it lacks the Herschel bag’s included shoulder strap). Like the Herschel bag, the Cotopaxi Mariveles 32L Duffel Bag Del Día has the classic shape and feel of a barrel duffle. Why it’s great: This kind of barrel-shaped 30-liter bag is something of a platonic ideal among duffle designs. Patagonia has a highly regarded replacement and repair guarantee that we’ve tested many times without complaint. ![]() The Black Hole folds down into its own stuff sack, which turns into a storage pocket when you unfold the duffle. (We originally tested a now-discontinued 120-liter version.) For all practical purposes, the bags are identical except for their increasing size, though the smaller sizes come in a wider range of colors-up to 13-than do the larger sizes. The Black Hole is available in three other sizes, too: 40 liters, 55 liters, and 100 liters. You can carry the Black Hole at your side using the two handles or over your shoulder using the strap, or you can wear it as a backpack with its two padded straps. Over the years, I’ve dragged, thrown, kicked, and carried these Patagonia bags across most of the country, and they’ve never failed. The exterior is made of polyester ripstop that is laminated with thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) to protect against abrasion and has a water-resistant coating. Why it’s great: The Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 70L is a true jack-of-all-trades. ![]()
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