Metro Backpack Pro

I originally bought the 12L Metro backpack but found it just a little bit too small. So I upgraded to the pro. This backpack is quite large, but it is not heavy. The front zipper compartment is great for quick access to essentials, and the way the main compartment opens clamshell style offers easy access to it. On top of that there’s a generous laptop compartment which fits a tablet as well and secret passport compartment. Perfect for air travel as a secondary carry on item or short trip.

Absolutely love this backpack! The zippers and interior pockets are so smoothly functional and satisfying. I spent ages looking for a pack of this size and quality that wouldn't dwarf my 5'2" frame, and this looks great! I can't believe I waited this long to get a backpack this nice and satisfying to use. I do wish there was a top pocket accessible from the outside of the bag - there's just so much volume at the top that I'm not easily able to use without shelling out for accessories, and another outside pocket for odds and ends (and sunglasses) would boost functionality. I also wish the front zipper was on the opposite side so I could use my dominant right hand for fishing around in there and interacting with the world (keys, cards, etc)... Hopefully I'll get used to it over time, but this feels like a mistep for the right-handed majority.