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 But still you get this deeper rook for maybe deeper items that, whatever you carried, maybe a larger camera bag that you're going to throw in here some other items. They just want that deeper size. This would be the right size for you important to note, though. The big difference between this and a gr1 is the lack of the frame sheet

 When you get it, they've been pretty good about throwing on patches on all those recently also free shipping. Anything over 95 bucks right now used to be free shipping on anything, but now it's over 95 free returns, but it doesn't work out, not the right size. For you personally um, then you can send it back, but for me personally, this is a great camera bag. This is a little bit shorter than i would use on an everyday carry bag just because the gr1's length fits me perfectly, the same size for the wrecker

 It is the quick and dirty on the radio, ruck goruck's original bag that uh before the gr1 and a comparable size, 21 liters, but again a little shorter frame without a frame sheet. So very nice bag not exactly like the gr1 little subtle differences. But if this is for you uh go check one out give this video a thumbs up and subscribe the channel, so you can see what's happening next, i'm gon na produce a few more videos on some of the goruck fleet of bags, comparing the geo one two And three, probably next, so you know what size is best for you, depending on what you're doing and what your goals are and how much gear you're carrying. But anyway, hope you like this video and go check out the gr1 on our website, link in the description and see you next time stay outside, enjoy the weather

 You need three rows for that to work out, but inside dimensions are the same about a half inch different on the height and width, and then the depth is significantly shallower and again this is a 20 liter bag. This is a 21 liter size. So that's pretty again, if you're a shorter frame again, i'm five, nine, and so the gr1 size really fits me perfectly. But this is gon na, be a great camera bag based off of its size and versatility, and it's a little bigger than the bullet 15 liter by about six liters

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 I use as my quick access pocket. What I do is the zippers on the front. I try and keep them anywhere towards the top. So, on the go, if I need to open it grab what I need and close it back up, the laura mesh pocket has my electronics pouch

 Is the laptop sleeve like I said this isn't EDC and it was designed as an EDC, so it does have a laptop pocket like all garlic bags to access it. You have to flip the straps back, I'm lucky enough, where I don't need to use this as a laptop of pocket. I actually have a back frame that evenly distributes the weight of the bag. The bag empty is already close to three pounds

 This bag is between 21 and 24 liters. I personally tend to think it falls along the 24 litre and it definitely holds more than some of my 19 or 20 liter backpacks. This bag is made from a thousand D Cordura and, like all the go rock backpacks, it has the slanted front flat pocket and the line of moly at the bottom. I did get a chance to use this bag for a little while before New York and New Jersey completely shut down, as I still had to go to work

 This is not a brown paper bag. It'S actually a packing cube um. This is a packing cube. I generally take with me when I stay at my boyfriend's house, so it has a weekend, maybe a third or fourth day's worth of clothes inside that packing cube

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 The bottom is flat, so i think packed out this bag will stand up on its own. So, let's just do that, let's pack it out since i'll use it for tomorrow, poor bullet, i have been loving, you so get my mask out, wallet keys and that's all that's in there on the inside, i've got this dad's fanny thing which i'm going to be Reviewing soon got this dan matsuda pouch, which is sexy, i got my wallet here up here. I'Ve got some stuff i need for corona and in the back in the back of this guy i have my laptop. So let's get that guy out laptop out

 I'Ve got some stuff i need for corona and in the back in the back of this guy i have my laptop. So let's get that guy out laptop out. There are no mysteries here um! Oh that's bothering me already. I'M just kind of yeah come on okay! Well, there's that gun in this main compartment i'll put this dan matsuda pouch

 They gave one of my favorites. The radio ruck is a goruck bag. That is small. Basically, it's for small frame people - i am a short short person um, it's it's! It'S short in stature like a and normally a gr1 would be something like this i'll show you next to my bullet

 Since i don't use my wallets very much and uh, let's see so my keys in this front guy my mask because i tend to use those things and this top one i'll put my corona stuff this and this this zippers are all ykk. These are taiwanese made. Ykk zippers, i can tell you already, which is okay um, they tend to be smooth. Go rocks take a little bit to get broken in, as you can see, um like this will take a little while to get smooth, whereas something like this bullet, which is already broken in, is just very smooth, but that's okay anyway, so that's it packed out

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 But you end up with what looks like say a mesh here and a mesh here and when i pack it out i'll kind of show you what i mean so i've got my headphones. So i can put my headphones in one of the mesh guys there. I'Ve got my hand sanitizer, so i can put my hand sanitizer in the other mesh guy there then i have my wallet, which is this daybreaker wallet from wayfinder. Carry that i really like and i'll just stick it in the mesh guy on the other side and then we're rolling and zipping that up front pocket now

 Or does that matter? I don't know, let's look at the back. Actually it does we'll talk about in a minute. The back. The straps are essentially the same from what i can see

 I'Ve got my hand sanitizer, so i can put my hand sanitizer in the other mesh guy there then i have my wallet, which is this daybreaker wallet from wayfinder. Carry that i really like and i'll just stick it in the mesh guy on the other side and then we're rolling and zipping that up front pocket now. This is something i really oh, there's something hiding in here hold on. Let me see yeah, okay, let's get that out of there

 The back. The straps are essentially the same from what i can see. Um the back panel itself, um, it's just slightly longer here, but it's basically the same thing. That does make a difference later, though, when we talk about laptops and how laptops work in here, but aside from that um that are those are the only exterior differences that you can see

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Walked into the REI store and right away this pack caught my eyes. As an avoid backpacker I look for packs that will accommodate the weight of all my supplies not placing much strain on my back. When I'm at the university the same needs to be done. I carry my laptop,  nerdy books, and a mix of stuff I probably don't need but can't help bring

 This pack holds everything plus more. I feel like I'm on a trail with this pack on. It's slick design is modern with the comfortablility of everything you'd feel wearing a backpacking pack. LOVEEEEE IT

 It's slick design is modern with the comfortablility of everything you'd feel wearing a backpacking pack. LOVEEEEE IT

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Picked this up for cycle commuting without much research but it's been a great bag. It has a pocket for a U-lock and even (barely) fits the small Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit. Holds my laptop in a separate compartment with a large main compartment for work clothes and a lunch. It's a very sleek design which means that all pockets expand inward and not outward so don't expect to stuff it full and still be able to fit a water bottle or two in the external pockets

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 It’s usually easier to grab the laptop right out of this pocket, making the handle a bit unnecessary. That said, we really like the concept—we just didn’t use it much in our testing.

The Kaban uses some nice Nifco strap adjusters, however, there are no elastic loops to manage excess straps.

For everyday carry between home and work or keeping a light load as you travel, it’s great to have a bag that looks great and functions smoothly. The North Face Kaban is a 26-liter daypack that offers both—a slick, minimal look and some smart features, too.

 The pocket opens up horseshoe style, and it goes down about one-third of the bag. This pocket gives a little suspension to your laptop, but not quite enough to be considered a false bottom—so if you drop your bag, that laptop is hitting the ground, too.

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I travel and hike a lot so I wanted a backpack to hold majority of my electronics (GoPro, portable charger, laptop, camera, etc.) All I can is this backpack is roomy and this is only the standard size! I just went snowboarding at Mammoth and this backpack was so useful. I would definitely recommend buying a waterproof cover for this backpack regardless of it being waterproof BECAUSE you should take care of this backpack and prevent it from getting scratches :)

I love this backpack

* Very comfy straps and backpiece. No hiding of shoulder straps, but the chest strap can hide away.

* 26L, large bucket opening, half clamshell 2nd pocket, water bottle holders on both sides and a 3rd external pocket for quick access.

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My initial post (and quest for a business/travel one bag solution) can be seen below.

 [25-30L Clamshell Laptop Backpack That Can Be Used as an Everyday Carry and/or 2-3 Days Travel : onebag (reddit.com)](https://www.reddit.com/r/onebag/comments/rkw5nc/2530l_clamshell_laptop_backpack_that_can_be_used/) 

I've gone way down the rabbit hole of purchasing/returning/trialing a bunch of different backpacks that are under $150 (mostly $100 or less).  I still haven't been able to find the perfect match and wanted to reach back out to you wonderful folks for more suggestions and support in narrowing down this search even further.  I think I've narrowed down my criteria even moreso than initially.

Here's what I've already tried and my general thoughts (it's a long list, peeps):

*Samsonite Modern Utility Travel Backpack* \- My currently daily driver that I'm testing.  I mostly like this....and it has almost everything I need...but it's a bit heavy...and I can't fit as much in its clamshell opening.  

*Osprey Porter 30* \- I ALMOST love this bag...but those straight jacket compression straps are super inconvenient for business use.  I'm in and out of my bag every day while meeting with clients reaching for cables/cordsets/etc.  The non-removable straps of the Osprey Porter 30 make getting in/out of the bag very difficult.  

*eBags Pro Slim Weekender* \- This bag was too large.

*eBags Citylink Travel* \- I wanted to like this bag more, but it's just got too much going on.  Almost too much organization...and everything feels a bit too plasticky - especially the zippers.  Plus, there are compression straps that get in the way of the side zippers.  

*SwissGear Getaway Weekend* \- I found it too small to pack more than a days worth of clothes in it.  And, not that I'm surprised considering it's $50 price tag, but it definitely feels more cheaply made and like it won't last long-term.

*Matein Travel Backpack* \- Too large.  Too many straps.

*Bange Travel Backpack* \- Too many straps.  Feels way too cheap.  And it came folded in half and never regained its shape.

*Osprey Daylite Plus 26+6* \- I actually liked this one a lot because of its compact form...but it has terrible front pocket organization - and no separate laptop compartment area.  Otherwise, not bad.  It can fit quite a bit of stuff.

Whew.  That was a mouthful.  I've probably left off a bag or two, but those are the main ones I've trialed...and I'm still on the search for my optimal one bag solution.

So, here's my adjusted criteria now:

**Must Haves**

\- At least 25 liter capacity.  I don't want to get too large a pack because it needs to be an EDC, but it needs to be at least 25 liters to fit a few days of clothes (and gym items).

\- Compact form factor that is close-ish to a standard backpack and can be considered as a "personal item" on certain airlines.  Maybe the ability to expand and compress would be great so that I can slim it down when mainly using it as a business laptop EDC, but then being able to expand it when needing to use it for extended overnight stays.  I definitely don't want a larger pack that stays large (mainly in terms of depth) even when I only need it for simple use cases.

\- Clamshell opening - this gives me the most flexibility in case I want to use packing cubes or not and also allows me to pack easier, see everything at once, and even just open my bag and leave it opened at my hotel room.  I typically pack a pair of pants (khakis), 2 polo shirts, undershirt, boxers, socks, and workout clothes (shoes, shorts, shirt).  I'm actually slightly open to a standard opening instead of a clamshell...if everything else checks the boxes...but prefer clamshell if possible.

\- Front Pocket Organization and Easy Access - I will mainly use this as a business laptop backpack where I will occasionally pack for shorter business trips 2-3 days. For the most part, I need easy access to cables, cords, other hardware items when visiting clients (I'm a sales engineer). Also, easy access to the front pockets and laptop compartment is a must.  I've seen and tried out a pack or two with non-removable front straps that make easy access difficult.  

\- Reasonably Durable - I take this backpack on/off multiple times a day at a variety of random environments (outdoors, indoors, in dirty manufacturing plants, in standard offices, etc.).  It doesn't have to be military-grade durable like the GoRucks of the world, but just something that can handle non-office type environments.

\- Quality Zippers - I will be opening/closing the zippers a lot throughout a day.

\- Padded Straps and Back - Nothing crazy, but just enough to be comfortable when wearing for hours at a time.

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**Nice to Haves**

\- Under $200.  I initially was looking for something under $100, but I'm willing to up my spending a little if there's something that's the correct fit.

\- Amazon Availability - This is the easiest way for me to try stuff out/send it back.  I'm open to other retail outlets, but they have to have a no-frills/no hassle return policy.  I really won't know if I've found the "right" bag until I get it in my hands and try it out.

\- Compression Straps - I'm open to this, but they cannot get in the way of accessing zippers and if they were removable/hidable, then that would be ideal.  I don't like bags that have a bunch of cords/straps hanging off them.  I guess it's fine if you're going hiking or going to be wearing the bag for hours/days on end, but I won't be doing that.  It'll mainly be worn for half hour periods during work days and maybe an hour or so during travel days.

\- Lightweight - As lightweight as possible would be preferred because I will be mainly using this with a laptop and a few other hardware items.  The Samsonite Modern Utility Travel backpack I use now is good, but it isn't the lightest in the world.  And it isn't the most comfortable.  I could see it being a hassle carrying it on my back when filled up with items.

\- Modern looking - Not a must, but it would be nice.  I like the look of the Bellroy Transit and the Knack Series of bags.

\- Side Handle - I doubt I'll use it in "briefcase" mode often, but this would be a nice value add feature.

\- Stowable Straps - This kind of goes in line with the point above.  If I'm carrying it as a "carry on" style bag or as a briefcase, then it'd be nice to tuck away the straps.  Some bags have this option as standard...and some don't.  Seems hit or miss.

\- Waterproof - I doubt I'll be using this to hike or in any scenario where I'll be traveling outside in inclement weather, but it'd be nice to have.

\- Lifetime Warranty - Every bag I've owned for work (mostly cheaper bags) have never last more than a few years before having zipper issues or getting a hole in them.  A lifetime warranty would give me a peace of mind.

So, there you have it.  A tremendously long and overly detailed post.  I'm still on the search for my ideal one-size-fits-all type bag, but I am opening the search and suggestions back up to the Reddit community for additional input. 

Help me out, Peeps!  I feel like I'm deep in the weeds...and need some practical input and suggestions from folks who've found their precious.

Still on the Hunt for a Business-First EDC with a Clamshell Opening for 2-3 Nights Travel

Ideally an EDC bag that is not too small but not too big either (26l is nice),water resistant, with a laptop compartment, a water bottle holder on one side, and a full length opening of the main pocket (what the Kaban is missing I think)

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 Also, having a look at the back of the bag, this molded back panel here got this flex event technology from North Face in the back. So basically, what that does is let the air come between your back and the pack. Actually, it stops your back from getting super sweaty, so that's quite a nice feature that they've got on this pack. Also, these straps using the same material that high density, compress molded foam here so they're, really good quality

 Have a look: it's just one big empty, empty storage component. There yeah there's really no other internal organization here, but what's really good to see is you do have this huge access really easy to see everything that's in your bag, yeah? That makes it super easy to pack and unpack your bag access, your stuff, the laptop storage. We also have this laptop and part separated from the main compartment here. It is here yeah

 So if you, if you're left with a little bit bigger than a 15-inch MacBook Pro, that's not going to be a problem at all. When the laptops in there nice and snug it actually only comes to about this far down on the pack, so you do have about two three inches off the ground. So if you do happen to drop your bag, then you do have a little bit of space. There so I'm just gon na hit your laptop and damage it

 We do have more of that same technology like the little phone pocket at the front. Where you see you can see this you've got this little elasticated grab handle system which allows it easily and quickly get your laptop by the way. This is a 15-inch MacBook Pro. So if I just stick that in there, you can see how much space we've got at the top still got a bit more

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