I travel monthly for work and require a backpack for both the traveling part and working part. I’ve been through my fair share of brand name backpacks (Dagne Dover, Lululemon, North Face, etc.), and this one tops the charts. Trolley sleeve is a must have for me, but I also prioritize organization and being lightweight, and this backpack checks it all off. I have compartments for everything I need, and the material keeps the backpack at a reasonable weight, even when I stuff it. I’ve used this on two work trips so far, and it has served me well and still looks as good as new. I debated long and hard between the 15” and 17” because I have a 15.6” portable monitor, but I’m short (5’2”) and petite and was afraid to get a huge backpack that swallowed me or was too big to lug around the airport. I went for the 15” and have no regrets. It’s the perfect size for me, and the portable monitor fits just fine. I also confirmed that upsizing to 17” wouldn’t be necessary because I still had so much room to spare in the other compartments of the backpack. I love that the shoe compartment is “optional” and doesn’t take away space and functionality from the rest of the backpack if you choose not to use it. I use the zipper opening to the shoe compartment to hold small items like my lip balm to quickly access on the go. The color chocolate is also perfect. I posted pics in different lighting. I’m so glad I decided to try it out! So if you’re on the fence, just do it, too!
