A voluminous daypack that provides several packing and organizational options and has a dedicated laptop compartment. At a Glance Comfort ★★★★★ Carry Stability ★★★★★ Design ★★★★☆ Durability ★★★★★ Versatility ★★★★★ Who is This For Field Testing Scenario 1 Every Day Urban and Adventure Pack | 17°F – 70°F | Malmö & Gothenburg Sweden I’m usually… Read More »The North Face Borealis Backpack: Spacious, Multi-Tasking Pack

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Perfectly sized for weekend getaways, airplane carry-on, gym day, ski or bicycle clothes and gear, and grocery store runs.  At a Glance Ease of Use ★★★★★ Packability ★★★★★ Organization ★★★★★ Durability ★★★★★ Versatility ★★★★★ Who is This For Adventurers of all types looking for a one bag solution for a variety of active outings. Field… Read More »The North Face Base Camp Voyager Duffel (42L): A Tough, Versatile, Weatherproof Bag

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A slim, sturdy laptop sleeve. Extra Measure Even with dedicated computer sleeves in my day packs, I want some extra protection for my precious to prevent scratches and bumps from other items in my pack, as well as to prevent the laptop from moving around inside the pack’s sleeve. The thin North St. Bags 13”… Read More »North St. Bags 13” Computer Sleeve Review

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A slim styled pack for commuting essentials.  Smooth Sailing The Vancouver Day Pack by North St. Bags looks and feels simple; it has a clean, compact, compelling design, and there is absolutely no fuss involved with packing it for any outing. Because I’m not as organized as I want to be, I often wear-test and… Read More »Vancouver Day Pack by North St Bags Review

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When I first saw the STM Grace laptop backpack, it looked too simple and too thin to be for any serious use. How could it compete with the big laptop case I’d been using that has many pockets, hooks and flaps? However, once I started using my new Grace pack, I realized this pack isn’t… Read More »STM Grace Laptop Pack

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I am both organizationally challenged and unable to pack light, so STM’s Kings Laptop Backpack is ideal for my travels and for daily use. The first thing I thought when I saw the dark grey Kings pack was, “I could wear this in the city.” It definitely has a minimal urban style, which also makes… Read More »STM Kings Laptop Backpack

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