Bravo Backpack (23L)

This is not a large backpack. I don’t want a large pack. Just a commuter pack for work. The laptop sleeve is big enough for my MacBook and iPad. Perfect amount of pockets for other things. Love the color. And LIVE the luggage strap on the back.

This ended up being the winning backpack for me after reading summaries of around 20 different options on the market. Honestly, it was a really tough choice, but I’m confident I made the right decision.

First of all, the size feels ideal. I’m not totally convinced it’s exactly 23L, but that’s not an issue for me at all. I don’t usually carry a lot of stuff, and from the beginning I was actually looking for something around 20L. In real life, it feels closer to maybe 21L, and I’m perfectly happy with that.

I really love the look of this backpack. The design is clean and simple, with a nice urban-elegant vibe. At the same time, I don’t think it looks out of place at all if you show up to a more formal meeting with it. The photos honestly don’t do it justice — it looks and feels way better once you actually have it in your hands.

One thing that, for me, is not a downside at all is that the backpack doesn’t have a separate laptop compartment (like a dedicated section apart from the main compartment). Personally, that’s exactly what I was looking for. I didn’t want to waste space on that, since I mainly use this backpack for travel. And realistically, when you’re going to places like Disney or walking around Japan as a tourist, you’re probably not carrying a laptop anyway. I already have a backpack and a briefcase specifically for work and laptop use, so I didn’t need it here. That was actually one of the main reasons I chose this backpack over other options. I also don’t like…

I have been looking for the perfect work bag and I think I have found it in the Bravo backpack. It’s the perfect size for winter scarves, hats, umbrella at the side and has lots of pockets for all my various items. Most importantly as someone who brings lunch in every day, I am able to put my lunch box in upright. This was crucial in my decision to purchase this bag. The blue is a gorgeous colour!