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Hi, all.
I have found myself needing to replace a failing SwissGear backpack and am struggling to find something that will fit my needs - hoping someone here has a suggestion.
I need to be able to carry a MacBook Air 13" -and- an iPad Pro 12.9" at the same time. Two separate storage compartments to hold each safely is required. In addition to the tech itself, I need space for the requisite power cords and charging blocks PLUS:
- Area to carry my business cards (and a handful of those that are given to me by customers)
- Place to store my passport
- Compartment to store some medicines that I always have with me on business trips (aspirin, an inhaler, etc.)
- Small stand that I use for charging my watch and phone at night
- Small (two plug) surge suppressor that plugs directly into the wall
- Possible some smaller items I might buy while on a trip (a common item to bring home is a 20oz Hard Rock Cafe glass if I'm in a new city I haven't been to before with a Hard Rock Cafe).
A small pouch that I can toss my money clip, keys, change, and phones into when I go through security at the airport would be great, but not necessary as I can use one of the small zipper pouches on my roller bag.
It would also ideally either be size-constrained in some way or be able to "squish down" to fit under an airline seat as I don't check luggage. So, the backpack becomes my "personal item" and has to go under the seat in front of me.
I'm adverse to the North Face brand. A lifetime warranty would be ideal (Osprey, LL Bean, etc.) to know that the manufacturer / seller stands behind it. I've been looking at Osprey Nebula, but haven't yet determined if it's going to provide the kind of protection I would want for both devices.
Any input on either the Osprey Nebula or brands other than those mentioned above would be appreciated.
I have found myself needing to replace a failing SwissGear backpack and am struggling to find something that will fit my needs - hoping someone here has a suggestion.
I need to be able to carry a MacBook Air 13" -and- an iPad Pro 12.9" at the same time. Two separate storage compartments to hold each safely is required. In addition to the tech itself, I need space for the requisite power cords and charging blocks PLUS:
- Area to carry my business cards (and a handful of those that are given to me by customers)
- Place to store my passport
- Compartment to store some medicines that I always have with me on business trips (aspirin, an inhaler, etc.)
- Small stand that I use for charging my watch and phone at night
- Small (two plug) surge suppressor that plugs directly into the wall
- Possible some smaller items I might buy while on a trip (a common item to bring home is a 20oz Hard Rock Cafe glass if I'm in a new city I haven't been to before with a Hard Rock Cafe).
A small pouch that I can toss my money clip, keys, change, and phones into when I go through security at the airport would be great, but not necessary as I can use one of the small zipper pouches on my roller bag.
It would also ideally either be size-constrained in some way or be able to "squish down" to fit under an airline seat as I don't check luggage. So, the backpack becomes my "personal item" and has to go under the seat in front of me.
I'm adverse to the North Face brand. A lifetime warranty would be ideal (Osprey, LL Bean, etc.) to know that the manufacturer / seller stands behind it. I've been looking at Osprey Nebula, but haven't yet determined if it's going to provide the kind of protection I would want for both devices.
Any input on either the Osprey Nebula or brands other than those mentioned above would be appreciated.
