4-Day Travel Backpack

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I got tired of buying cheap backpacks in school every year and bought my son a Sand Piper backpack in middle school.
Hes graduating from college and still has that same backpack and uses it every day. There was an issue with some stitching and I sent it back to them and they wanted to replace it. It was the USMC digital pattern which was no longer available so they repaired it. I think he had the three day pass.

https://sandpiperca.com/collections/gear-packs

[Doc_Glock]

I have been using mine for 6 weeks for daily needs and one four day trip. I have walked probably a hundred miles and biked 6-8 hours with it and find it fits my needs. Remains to be see if it is durable.

As I have gone through this thread I see there are so many, many good options that it likely probably doesn't matter much, just find one and commit and it will probably work out.

Adding: The Synik feels higher quality, but it is not as functional as the Travel Pack. I don't use the Synik at all any more.

that looks great. Well, "looks great" isn't exactly right as the aesthetics aren't super great IMO but the overall functionality of it looks pretty damn good.

Quick update as I am geeking out about bags again.

I gave the Nomatic 40L to my college aged son who -breaks everything- He loves the bag, and he has been unable to break it in several years of use. It is heavy but it delivers.

We had at one point three Tom Bihn Synik 30s in the family. Now we have zero. They worked okay, were very durable, but always just carried weirdly. Like a saggy diaper. Thankfully they resell readily to the TB cult members.

I remain thrilled with the performance of my $80 on sale Osprey last generation Transporter 30L. Works great as EDC bag, hiking, walking to work, travel bag. I bought two to have a spare since they changed the design.

[rob_s]

Nice to see this get bumped.

I am super close to pulling the trigger on this guy.
https://paktbags.com/products/the-pakt-travel-backpack

As well as the similar 22L for work.
https://paktbags.com/products/everyday-22l-backpack

[Ndbbm]

I keep eyeballing the peak design bag as a travel pack. https://www.peakdesign.com/products/travel-backpack

Jason

[Dark Star Gear]

Quick update as I am geeking out about bags again.

I gave the Nomatic 40L to my college aged son who -breaks everything- He loves the bag, and he has been unable to break it in several years of use. It is heavy but it delivers.

We had at one point three Tom Bihn Synik 30s in the family. Now we have zero. They worked okay, were very durable, but always just carried weirdly. Like a saggy diaper. Thankfully they resell readily to the TB cult members.

I remain thrilled with the performance of my $80 on sale Osprey last generation Transporter 30L. Works great as EDC bag, hiking, walking to work, travel bag. I bought two to have a spare since they changed the design.

So... I have this love hate with my Synik 30... It works. It works VERY well and I've had it on 4 continents and dozens of countries, never needing (much) more from a bag, save for maybe another 5 liters, but the shape could be improved. Have you found the Nomatic to match the organization and have a better shape?

[Doc_Glock]

So... I have this love hate with my Synik 30... It works. It works VERY well and I've had it on 4 continents and dozens of countries, never needing (much) more from a bag, save for maybe another 5 liters, but the shape could be improved. Have you found the Nomatic to match the organization and have a better shape?

I haven’t used the Nomatic for a few years, but my kid loves it. For me the Nomatic actually had too many nooks and crannies and organization. I prefer a simpler, lighter bag. My kid got caught by TSA with a giant forgotten folder tucked away in the Nomatic and it took forever to actually find the thing even though they could see it on X-ray.

I did like the way it carried. I never liked the way the Synik carried. Ever. And I tried multiple times to make it my go to. Tried with and without frame sheet. Really tried, but it just carries the weight low and when stuffed tends to turn into a bit of a beach ball.

My Osprey Transporter makes me very happy.

[DamonL]

I wanted to share this website,

https://packhacker.com/travel-gear/c...s-and-luggage/

Pachackers.com reviews all kinds of travel gear including backpacks. Theyhave reviewed a lot of packs.

[Sensei]

Eberlestock Switchblade. I have 2.

https://eberlestock.com/products/swi...SAAEgJdv_D_BwE

[Doc_Glock]

Eberlestock Switchblade. I have 2.

https://eberlestock.com/products/swi...SAAEgJdv_D_BwE

That looks great! Gonna cost me money.

I really appreciate a pack any more without a bunch of exterior compression straps etc to catch on anything.

The Switchblade is likely pretty heavy as most Eberlestock stuff, but certainly burly and over built.

[Cookie Monster]

https://www.patagonia.com/product/bl...l?cgid=luggage

They have changed the bag up some still I purchased it in 2016 or 2017.

You need to be on point with your packing but used this for 2 to 7 day work travel with a laptop - not a 17 inch.

I found black fabric repair tape to cover the puke inspiring logo but I tend to strip all my stuff of branding.

Lack of convenient place for a water bottle is a minus but it is not out of place in an office. Traveling this light is pretty freeing.