Comet 30

I have an Osprey comet 32l, and while the build quality is exceptional, it can also drive me up a wall with some of its design choices. It feels like I can’t even get 28l of actual capacity out of it.

Yeah. The Osprey Comet is a much chonkier bag that maintains similar styling. The Daylight Plus is fine though if they have like one or two books and a tablet. But even at that, I would recommend the Comet. It inspires much more confidence, as it protects a laptop much better.

I think the Comet is the one of the best. Still listed as far as I can tell. https://www.osprey.com/comet-30-comet30f22-456?srsltid=AfmBOoqemd7IkJNMhmU_cJVoI_uslIoGIvsFRqanOqzTfiCmyj6IGkF5&size=O%2FS&color=Black

I built a career in R&D as a Mechanical Engineer, before I got tired of solving math problems and started solving people problems. Moved to a Project Engineer position, then to VP of Engineering and now President of the company. That Carhartt bag lived with me from late 2017, until just a few months

I used an ebags motherlode 42 for a few years with reinforced carabiners. I really like outdoor products Urban hiker bag layout. Very similar to to cotopaxi. I just feel it's better and in an 33liter. I personally rock an osprey farpoint 40. It fits my fram comfortable, I'm okay looking dorky. My ba