Mediocre Daily Backpack

Exceeds Low Expectations

Given that I've assumed that this would fail, it has already exceeded its value and utility. Design is great, and this kind of bag with high quality materials is actually tough to find. This low quality material version is pretty good, better than mediocre.

My Favorite Commuter Bag

I purchased/received this backpack at the end of Feb 2024, looking for a new "slimmer" backpack that doesn't become another obstacle in a subway car and (despite the warnings about the buckles and lining) this bag does deliver. The Good: It has just the right amount of space for your laptop (up to approx 16"), a code & quill notebook/tablet and items that are helpful throughout the day (water bottles, external battery, chargers, etc). It also is easy to maneuver and change the length via the buckles (so long as your not wearing the backpack, buckle almost broke once doing it on the fly). The front pouch is also great to store some items that you can also reach very quickly. The Bad: The lining has some minor wear/tear from only using it 5 times. The front pouch is again convenient to store some items you quickly need access to but has no organizational storage like most backpacks do nowadays. The water bottle holders that zip up nicely to modularly go back into the bag can only hold (with ease) a 16 fl oz water bottle/can before it starts to move around (I had my 18 fl oz yeti fall out of it just by quickly moving a different direction). The zippers sometimes get stuck when trying to open and close the bag/front pouch. TL;DR: The bag performs exactly how they describe it so long as you are careful with how you use it. Despite a few issues, I would definitely purchase the next version of this backpack (if there are plans for one).

So far, so good.

It's only been about a week since I started using my mediocre backpack and I have to say I love it! Of course that may all change a couple of weeks from now but it's been a really great daily bag. I truly love the size and my MacBook and C&Q notebook fit perfectly. Plenty of pockets for all my other knick knacks. I look forward to putting it through daily Metro riding routine.