GoRuck Radio Ruck vs Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack

good thing is that my sneaker can lay flat at bottom meaning i can carry more, but for commute it's a bit too thick like GR2?

It's been a great city commuter for him. All in all it's a great backpack, my only negative thoughts were for the price I was expecting the canvas material to be a bit thicker, But it's been holding up well for the time he's had it. Something to note if your flying, going through TSA it can slow you down a little due to the draw string for the main compartment of the backpack. But that's only if you have a laptop or tablet

So that's just something to point out again: just an all-around carry bag. I would not recommend putting steel plates in it if you were going to use s...

I am so greatly satisfied with this purchase! I use this pack for so much: hiking, travel (as my flight carry-on bag), weekend trips which require several outfit changes, but do not warrant traditional luggage bags. I sometimes use for school, on my long days where I need to pack extra snacks, or school-related materials. The laptop sleeve is great for using at school/air travel, as it offers protection and I like the ease of storing and retrieving it. There is plenty of space for my laptop, textbooks, chargers, food containers