Black Ember Forge vs Burley Transit Backpack

Usually this is one of my pet peeves because with simple front compartments or the lack of slots and compartments in a vertical direction, all of your...

As a result, packing the Transit Backpack Plus does require some planning if you want to max out all of the available compartments. In our case, our setup of two large packing cubes, a large Dopp kit, and a rolled-up hoodie works. But if you throw in, say, two large water bottles on each side, then it might not work as well as before. We totally dig the amount of organization Bellroy has thrown in the Transit Backpack Plus; you just have to find your Goldilocks zone of packing to maximize its potential

Okay like this, then this side you just let it drop down. Then you have a way to secure the strap easily and then you can really carry the backpack in...

I would recommend this as a daypack, bike commuter bag, and even an airplane carry on, with the caveat that it isn't the lightest of options and may not stow under a plane seat easily.