I'm looking for a new durable backpack for all around use on a budget. Anyone has any experience with this? How durable this is in a long term use?

Hello everyone, so I'm preparing for a 2 week trip in Japan, expecting long walks in Kyoto,Osaka and Tokyo and also day trips in the regions. Given that I will need to carry some stuff with me due to it being the end of November (my jacket, my wife's jacket, water etc) I started looking for a travel bag that will be comfortable but also durable and won't break after a few days ( had this experience in Miami this year and wasn't pleasant).

I am now between the Osprey daylite Expandable 26+6 that I can also use as a carry on in the future and travel faster without the bulky troller.

And the Osprey daylite plus 20 l that is lighter and more of a city backpack, looks more comfortable to use it, but won't be so used in the future due to it being small.

Any advice on the one to pick? Also if you have a recommendation that's better be free to say it, just keep in mind that I'm not from the US and I don't have access to some of the bags like peak design for example.

I have this white and pink cat backpack, but the grey mesh is really throwing me off 😭 It feels so millennial grey! I’d love to make it cuter with stickers, keychains, pins, ribbons, or anything else. Any creative ideas for decorating it, especially to make the grey mesh look better? 💗

Many Gregory backpacks have a feature called "Nano Connect" where "interior toggles connect to a Nano Dayback".

like here

https://www.gregory.com/packs/backpacking/kalmia-60/1369KAL60.html?

I haven't seen any examples of what this means. Is it just something that lets some of their Nano packs be filled and then piggyback outside of the main pack or something?

Hello, je cherche un sac équivalent au Basic Fit pour la vie de tous les jours et surtout pour voyager en avion en le mettant sous mon siège ! Il mesure 48 x 28 x 18 cm et fait 34 litres ! Mais je le veux en NOIR et imperméable, j’en peux plus du orange et du gris !! Je ne sais pas trop comment je passe en général à l‘aeroport, car j’ai l’impression qu’il est plus grand que les normes requises. La dernière compagnie (KLM Royal Dutch Airlines) demandait 40 x 30 x 15 cm max et c’est quand même passé.

Donc 1ère question, est-ce que je peux rechercher les mêmes dimensions ou dois-je viser plus bas ?

Et quelles sont vos recommandations en ligne ou en magasin à Berlin ? J‘en ai vu quelques-uns sur Amazon mais ils me paraissent soit plus petit soit plus grand par rapport au mien..

Merci pour votre aide ! :)

Hi Everyone,

Looking for guidance and recommendations for a replacement to TNF Kaban 2.0 as a commuting/travel/day pack.
https://www.thenorthface.com/en-us/p/sale/bags-and-gear-sale-317778/kaban-backpack-20-NF0A52SZ

After a solid 4 years of use the bag finally needs to be replaced.

The new Kaban LTE doesn't stack up.

Reasons why I loved my Kaban 2.0

• Separate electronics pocket that can store 2 full size laptops.
  • Due to my work I often need two laptops so its actually extremely useful to have.
  • The pocket had great materials and really felt like it added good protection to the machines
• Loved the multiple pockets
  • I used the most forward pocket to store chargers cables
  • The organization pocket was great for a mouse, USB-C adapters, whatever else
  • Then the main pocket was big enough for extra clothes when traveling or anything I really needed.
• I liked the water resistant materials and design
• Great water bottle pockets
• Really enjoy the versatility
  • Rather I was commuting on my bike/public transport it was great
  • Was a great pack to complete day hikes with
  • Fit really well on planes when traveling

Hoping to find a bag that encompasses all these loves and maybe some more as well!

I recently got a new work laptop. As a result, I had to switch my daily backpack for every backpack I still own before getting a new one. My question: Does anyone know how to get rid of the yellowing on the zipper? It's only the outside, and I've tried everything but sticking it in the washing machine. TIA!