Essential Backpack (16L)

X-Pac material gives just a bit more class to the bag and of course some more weather and stain protection, which is nice. Inside orange accent color is spot on and helps to see what's inside by creating a highlight effect. Looks clean and classy enough to be taken to a meeting room, but works equally well in a more relaxed environment.

Accessing the laptop is easy even when the main pocket would be packed quite full. I usually prefer external laptop access, but this setup works just great as well.

There's just enough pockets to keep everything organized. Upper outside pocket is felt lined and roomy enough for sun glasses with a case or keys, phone etc.

The internal bottle sleeve is a nice add on or option to have in case you have some bottle shape object to carry and keep in place.

Top handle works well and is easy to grab the pack with.

Carry comfort is good, bag this size does not really need a sternum strap.

The zippers work really smoothly although they are YKK AquaGuards.

I was not expecting to like the bag this much.

Bought this bag specifically because I wanted something that travelled well on planes. The size is perfect and the thoughtful design of the different pockets made it very easy to pack efficiently and retrieve whatever I needed from it. It actually fits well underneath a standard airline seat too.

My only gripe is that doesn’t support their chest strap. I know it’s a smaller bag but I think the option to have one is always nice.