What backpack do you use?
I’m trying to stop checking bags. Especially now that I’m starting to travel internationally. If American airport employees are this moronic I can’t imagine how they are elsewhere.
What backpack do you use? Im trying to stop checking bags.
Flextrek Whipsnake
I got some cheap "cabinmax" one, it's like a 24L square which looks moronic but it's just to get the max amount through the europe low cost airlines with just a bag that can go under the seat. I only wear it airport->hotel and otherwise use some smaller day pack instead that I packed inside
>Backpack thread
My uncle gave me a nice big military backpack a few years ago when his unit got new bags, how do airport sec feel about them? It's got a couple big metal rods inside it, so I imagine it'll make metal detectors mad.
Tom Bihn Synapse 25. It's a normal backpack that's high quality, durable, looks like a normal backpack and doesn't scream "I'm a foreigner traveler" like those square shaped backpacks made specifically for travel. Also avoid Osprey/North Face (makes you a target for theft) or anything with military themed with molle straps cause that's cringe.
second this one. except I use the synik 30, by the same company. it's version 2 of the synapse 25L. excellent bag. has more space than the 25L, and has the best organization of anything on the market. it has 5 quick access pockets.
the con is the looks, but I don't give a frick about that. Function >>> form.
I like the asthetics and timeless "your dad's backpack" look on their own, but even better, it's practical. It's unassuming so it doesn't catch attention or signal wealth.
I got super autistic about this question last year and decided to keep the ULA Dragonfly Ultra. I have no plans for foreign travel but it's a very lightweight bag which I understand is a concern with European and Asian airlines, while the material is supposed to be quite durable given its primary use in hiking and mountaineering bags. It's just an empty hole inside with two side bottle pockets, a front flat pocket, a top pocket, and a laptop sleeve on the back.
This was a close runner-up but the material they use is heavy.
evergoods mountain panel loader 30L
homies really out here spending 300 dollars on a backpack
Just use your schoolbag.
Aer SF travel pack 3 xpack is what I use, figured the extra $20-30 for the "xpac" material was worth it if I'm already spending so much on a backpack. A friend has a Peak Design 30L and he says its pretty good.